A Kind Word Can Go A Long Way

Why are so many people reluctant to give unsolicited praise to others? It may simply be that we underestimate how well a compliment will be received and ...

Attentive Waitress Saves Boy from Abuse

When waitress Flaviane Carvalho sensed something was wrong with the boy at her table, she took decisive action. Carvalho, a server and manager at Mrs. ...

Americans Spend Far More Time on Their Smartphones Than They Think

If you wonder why you never have any time to do anything, you might want to look at the culprit that is causing the time suck: Your smartphone. A new ...

How Long Have You Lived?

While teaching at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Tony Campolo once turned an ordinary lecture into an unforgettable lesson. He asked an unsuspecting ...

Stats on Our Highly Distracted Age

We’re living in an extraordinarily distracted age. It’s impacting society, and chances are it's impacting you. Did you know …?

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What Coronavirus Reveals About Us

Will this horrific global coronavirus pandemic change us for the better? What lessons will we learn, if any? Practicing clinical psychologist Dr. Noam ...

Weather Update Accidentally Enlivened by Video Filters

When a reporter for an ABC affiliate tried to give an inclement weather update, he was confused by the initial response. After finding out what happened, ...

Look at Your Fish

The writer David McCullough tacked a plaque above his desk that reads: “Look at your Fish.” It’s a story about the value of seeing.

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Why Athletes (and Christians) Need a ‘Quiet Eye’

Researchers have now identified some of the common mental processes that mark out elite athletes. And one of the most intriguing aspects appears to be ...

Ten Thousand Year Clock Promotes Long Term Thinking

Danny Hillis is a computer engineer and inventor who thinks all types of leaders should care more about the long-term future. He is so committed to that ...