Elizabeth Whitworth

Senior SEO Writer

Elizabeth has a lifelong love of books. She devours nonfiction, especially in the areas of history, theology, and philosophy. A switch to audiobooks has kindled her enjoyment of well-narrated fiction, particularly Victorian and early 20th-century works. She appreciates idea-driven books—and a classic murder mystery now and then. Elizabeth has a Substack and is writing a book about what the Bible says about death and hell.

Expertise

History, Theology, Government

Awards

Contributions to joint task force efforts (FBI), Contributions to Special Operations Division (DOJ & DEA), Efforts to fight the war on drugs (NSA), Contributions to Operation Storm Front (US Customs Service)

Ketanji Brown Jackson smiling a day after she was confirmed as Supreme Court justice in April 2022

Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Early Life (From Her Memoir Lovely One)

Ketanji Brown Jackson’s early life was marked by strong family values and hard-won lessons. Discover her childhood reflections in Lovely One.

A blonde teenage girl and five teenage boys and girls in the background illustrate the neurobiological incompetence model

Neurobiological Incompetence Model: What It Is & Why It Fails

David Yeager says the neurobiological incompetence model rests on 20th-century research on the adolescent brain. Learn why it’s flawed.

A drawing of a professional man holding a briefcase, speaking into a megaphone, and running illustrates how to be a go-getter

How to Be a Go-Getter: 3 Ways to Act Fast & Take Smart Risks

Being a go-getter is less about being reckless and more about developing smart habits around risk, mistakes, and decision-making. Learn more.

A smiling woman putting her arms around another woman illustrates what psychological validation is

What Is Validation in Psychology? Dr. Caroline Fleck Explains

We’ve used the word “validation” in various ways over the centuries. Learn what validation in psychology means (and doesn’t mean) today.

Three shadowy men hiding behind an American flag illustrate what accelerationist ideology is about

What Is Accelerationism? An Ideology Shaping Domestic Terror

Accelerationism poses a very different kind of threat than other ideologies do. Learn what accelerationism is and how it spreads so fast.

A man in a hat (a mentor) and a young person looking at each other and smiling

Mentoring Young People: Insights From Research & Real Life

Research and real-world experience converge on a powerful idea: Perhaps what young people need most from mentors is belief. Learn more.

A smiling man looking at bar graphs posted on a wall illustrates business performance metrics

Business Performance Metrics: 7 Experts on What to Track & How

Business leaders and growth experts lay out which performance numbers you should focus on and how you can leverage them. Take a look.

An artistic depiction of President George Washington (head and neck)

How George Washington’s Presidency Shaped a New Nation

George Washington’s presidency reveals a leader who grasped the fragility and gravity of what he was building. Learn more.

Smiling father and toddler son wearing jackets while outside among trees in the sunshine illustrate mindful parenting

Mindful Parenting: What It Is & What It Takes (Clarke-Fields)

Caught in a cycle of reactive shouting and constant stress? Learn how mindful parenting might be the alternative you and your kids need.

One man and two women talking outside at nighttime illustrates how to connect with people

How to Connect With People: Techniques to Build & Deepen Bonds

Connecting with people is one of life’s most essential skills. Learn how to form bonds with anyone, from new friends to lifelong loved ones.