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Back to SearchMy Unsung Hero: Justin Horner's Story
Justin is sitting on the side of the freeway, hoping someone will help him fix his busted wheel. Right around the time he’s about to give up, a van …
4 years, 2 months ago
Bringing Up Baby
Bababa, dadada, ahgaga. Got that? Babies are speaking to us all the time, but most of us have no clue what they're saying. To us non-babies, it all s…
4 years, 3 months ago
The Psychology of Self-Doubt
We all have times when we feel like a fraud. Psychologist Kevin Cokley studies the corrosive effects of self-doubt, and how we can turn that negative…
4 years, 3 months ago
My Unsung Hero: Leah Bartell's Story
It's 1994, and two men corner Leah on a dark street as she's walking home. Then she sees a car, and a glimmer of hope.
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4 years, 3 months ago
Both Things Can Be True
It’s psychologically simpler to see the world in black and white. But reality often comes in shades of gray. This week, how our minds grapple with co…
4 years, 3 months ago
Work 2.0: The One-Room Commute
If you’re working from home, you might be reveling in your daily commute to the dining room table. Or you might be saying, “Get me out of here.” In t…
4 years, 3 months ago
My Unsung Hero: Tony Ludlow's Story
Tony is angry at his English teacher, Mrs. Holman, for making him stay after class. But on the last day of school, she takes his hand, and tells him …
4 years, 3 months ago
Work 2.0: Rebel with a Cause
Editor's note, December 6, 2024: Since we first published this episode with Francesca Gino in 2018, other researchers have raised concerns about the …
4 years, 3 months ago
Work 2.0: Life, Interrupted
Many of us spend our workdays responding to a never-ending stream of emails and texts. We feel stressed out and perpetually behind on our to-do list.…
4 years, 4 months ago
My Unsung Hero: Terri Powers' Story
Today we're sharing another episode of our new podcast, My Unsung Hero. To hear more stories like this, subscribe, and enjoy!
It's a few days after h…
4 years, 4 months ago