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Back to SearchHow Emerson Can Help You Become a Stoic Nonconformist
When we think about Stoic philosophers, we typically think about the thinkers of ancient Greece and Rome, like Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius. But my …
3 years ago
The Rise and Fall of the Golden Age of Action Heroes
In 1980s America, gritty streets were filled with crime, the threat of Cold War hovered in the air, and action movies starring tough guy heroes domin…
3 years ago
How to Survive Any Worst Case Scenario
When people think about survival and preparedness, they tend to think of dealing with an end-of-the-world kind of scenario. But lots of bad things ca…
3 years, 1 month ago
Magician's Secrets for Becoming More Commanding, Convincing, And Charismatic
To be successful at their craft, magicians must possess the well-honed technical skills to pull off their mystifying tricks and clever sleights of ha…
3 years, 1 month ago
The Myths and Truths Around Suicide
You might think we’re heading into a low time of year for suicides because they peak during the cold, dark months of winter. But, in fact, suicide pe…
3 years, 1 month ago
The Essential Guide to Getting Promoted
Have you been languishing in the same role at work, frustrated that you haven't been promoted to a higher position with more pay and different respon…
3 years, 1 month ago
The Heroic Exploits of WWII’s Pacific Paratroopers
When people think of the paratroopers of World War II, they tend to think of the European theater — the 101st Airborne Division and the Band of Broth…
3 years, 1 month ago
Answers to the FAQ of Modern Etiquette
The charge to be well-mannered, to treat others with civility, kindness, and respect, is perennial. But the rules for how to carry those manners into…
3 years, 1 month ago
The Art and Science of Getting Unstuck
Do you feel stuck in life — that you aren’t making progress in a relationship, job, or goal and you don’t know how to fix the problem and move forwar…
3 years, 1 month ago
The Essential Guide to Visiting and Camping in the National Parks
America’s national parks are one of the country’s greatest treasures, and many people have it on their bucket list to visit one or more of these gems…
3 years, 1 month ago