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What was Richard Feynman’s reputation when he was young? Why did he buy broken radios? Though Richard Feynman’s recollections in his memoir may seem to bounce from topic to topic at random, they all exemplify certain key values that underlie Feynman’s idiosyncratic personality. They emerge in his childhood, developing his reputation early on. Continue reading for an exploration of the young Richard Feynman.
Want to know how to keep going when you want to give up on your goals? What are the best ways to maintain your motivation? According to The 50th Law, when you want to give up on something, the only way to keep going is to learn, adapt, and stay committed to your goal. The authors argue that if you resist change, try to take shortcuts or avoid learning everything you can about your craft, you’ll only end up losing motivation. Read on to learn how to keep going when you want to give up, based on five tips from
What is specialization of labor? What impact does it have on workers and on the economy as a whole? According to Adam Smith, specialization of labor contributes to the wealth of a nation. In his seminal work, The Wealth of Nations, Smith explains three ways this happens. He also discusses how a market’s size affects the amount of specialization that can occur. Continue reading to learn Smith’s views on labor specialization.
Why is mindfulness important? What does mindfulness help you connect with? In Wherever You Go, There You Are, Jon Kabat-Zinn argues that cultivating a mindfulness practice is worthwhile. It’ll allow you to live a richer life, know yourself better, make more intentional choices, and appreciate your connection to something larger than yourself. Let’s dive into the importance of mindfulness and how it can positively affect your life.
Want to know how to empower employees as a leader? What are some of the methods that experts recommend? In Coaching for Performance, Sir John Whitmore explains three ways to empower employees as a leader, claiming that using these methods will allow your employees to flourish and reach their full potential. His approach to empowering employees is strengths-based and non-judgemental. Read on to learn how to empower employees as a leader, according to Whitmore’s three methods.
Are you in an unhappy place? How do you replace negative thoughts with positive thoughts? If you’re down in the dumps, it’s hard to stay positive and move forward in life. In Soundtracks, Jon Acuff recommends that you replace your negative thoughts with positive thoughts that encourage you to take action toward your goals. Keep reading to learn how to replace negative thoughts with positive ones.
What causes a train to derail? How common are train derailments in the U.S.? On February 3, a 150-car, Norfolk Southern freight train carrying vinyl chloride derailed in Ohio, sparking a massive fire and sending toxic gasses into the air. For years, rail unions have sounded the alarm that freight rail companies’ “speed over safety” mentality and drastic workforce cuts would lead to disaster. Read on to learn more about what causes a train to derail, including why derailments are happening more often in the U.S.
Why is society generally low in emotional intelligence? What are the consequences of our lack of emotional intelligence? According to The School of Life authors, there’s an overall lack of emotional intelligence in today’s society. They argue that we fail to teach children emotional intelligence in schools despite how much importance we place on gaining a formal education. Read on to learn about the causes and consequences of our lack of emotional intelligence, according to the authors.
Is there racial bias in the criminal justice system? Why was Walter McMillian convicted of a crime he didn’t commit? Bryan Stevenson’s book Just Mercy examines the justice system’s pervasive failures toward marginalized populations, especially Black Americans. The case of Walter McMillian is a prime example of how a Black man was sentenced to death just because of racial bias. Let’s look at how racial bias can play a part in the justice system.
What is “inner engineering”? Did you know that practicing yoga can help you transform yourself, both inside and out? In his book Inner Engineering, renowned yogi Sadhguru provides readers with an introduction to his transformative yogic method he calls “inner engineering.” He mostly focuses on philosophical concepts, but he does offer some basic practices you can do to put some of these concepts to work in your own life. Here are some practical recommendations from yogi Sadhguru’s book.