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The ancient Greeks and Romans thought a lot about what it means to live a virtuous life. They believed ...

In one of the emails Oliver Burkeman, author of Time Management for Mortals, sent out to his subscribers, ...

Our lives are populated by rituals. Baptisms. Funerals. Graduations. Singing happy birthday, chanting ...

Amidst the epic clashes of armies and navies that make war such a fascinating subject, lie the smaller ...

When you were a kid, teachers and parents probably told you to concentrate. And as an adult, you likely ...

With our archives now 3,500+ articles deep, we’ve decided to republish a classic piece each Sunday to ...

As an economist, Russ Roberts has been taught to approach decision-making by conducting an analysis, ...

Being adept at discerning people's true thoughts and intentions is a valuable skill to have. Knowing when ...

Do you feel stuck in life? Inwardly you keep repeating the same thoughts, outwardly you keep repeating the ...

Step inside the homes of many middle-class, middle-aged Americans, and you'll find decorative wooden signs ...

Have you ever noticed that at your office or church, a small fraction of people do the lion’s share of ...

You struggle with being productive. So you decide you need to establish a routine for yourself. You get ...

Despite assuming the presidency from the 20th century's narrowest election victory, John F. Kennedy ...

There are thousands of books, podcasts, and social media posts about how to be more productive, strengthen ...

In 1981, Time magazine stated: "If you are ever in a crucial life-changing negotiation, the person you ...

In the modern age, people are bombarded with more information, and are more personally responsible for ...

In 1826, John Stuart Mill had an existential crisis. He fell into a deep depression and contemplated ...

In March of this year, Mark Vande Hei returned to earth after spending 355 days in outer space. Today on ...

Whenever you get into an argument, whether you're discussing politics with a colleague or the distribution ...

The 18th century doctor, civic leader, and renaissance man Benjamin Rush was one of the youngest signers ...