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What is the Divine Child archetype? How is the Divine Child related to the King? The Divine Child archetype represents a King who has not fully matured. People embodying the Divine Child type have ambition but little to no ability to make their dreams reality. Continue reading to learn about this archetype and how to develop it into a more mature version.
What’s Elon Musk’s goal for the future? What are his plans for Twitter? Elon Musk is one of the biggest business leaders in the world, who has intentions to build a better future for humanity. To do so, he plans to make Twitter (now known as X) a platform for free speech. Read below for more about Elon Musk on the future, according to the Lex Fridman Podcast.
Are you often stressed about housework? Do you allow your home to control you, and not the other way around? On The Mel Robbins Podcast, Robbins and her guest KC Davis discuss the societal pressures around cleanliness and outward appearances. They advocate for letting go of these expectations and letting your home serve you. Here’s an overview of Robbins and Davis’ advice.
Is any Billy Graham criticism deserved? What feathers has he ruffled? Billy Graham was a highly effective Christian evangelist who’s admired by many. But, history and gender studies professor Kristin Du Mez has a bone to pick with him. She contends that Graham advocated for militant masculinity. Keep reading to learn about Du Mez’s criticism of Billy Graham.
Do people pleasers make good leaders? How can you appropriately balance candor and care with those you lead? A common misconception is that, to be a good leader, you must please everyone and get them on board with your plans and ideas. John C. Maxwell says that you should focus on what makes people better, not what makes them happy. This means balancing candor and care. Continue reading to learn about this candor/care approach to leadership.
What’s SPECT imaging? How does it aid in brain dysfunction diagnosis and subsequent treatment plans? Psychiatrist and brain health expert Daniel G. Amen’s approach is informed by SPECT (single photon emission computed tomography) scans—a type of brain imaging that shows a brain’s blood flow and electrical activity. According to Dr. Amen, SPECT imaging revealed the flaws of traditional treatment. Read more to learn about SPECT scans and how they’re a useful tool for brain health.
Do you want to be happier? Is happiness predetermined? Research suggests that people’s happiness is influenced by a combination of three factors: genetics, life circumstances, and activities and habits. While we may not have much control over our genetics or life circumstances, we do have control over our activities and habits. Check out how to be a happier person by choosing how to spend your time.
Do you fall for people’s lies? How can tell when someone is lying? Patrick King says that one of the main reasons people want to learn to read others is to detect when they’re being lied to. Nobody wants to be tricked, and a person who can detect lies has an advantage when negotiating or otherwise interacting with people. Discover how to detect lies, no matter how big they are.
What does Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu say about Israel’s presence in Gaza? What are the consequences for Gaza’s civilian population as a result of the Israeli military activities? On NPR, Netanyahu discussed his commitment to Israel’s mission in Gaza. The NPR News Now episode also explored the impacts of Israel’s persistent military presence in Gaza and the critical consequences for Gaza’s civilian population, with high casualty counts and resource limitations adding to their plight. Continue reading for a summary of this podcast episode from NPR News Now.
Why has Call of Duty’s Ghost taken the Internet by storm? How does Brittany Broski feel about the video game character? Brittany Broski, the popular internet personality and content creator known for her comedic videos on TikTok and YouTube, is once again making waves with her latest podcast episode. On The Broski Report, Broski delves into personal introspection and explores her fascination with Ghost from Call of Duty. Read below for a more in-depth exploration of Brittany Broski’s Ghost obsession.