Embracing Mistakes: Why We Should Treat Real-Life Errors Like We Treat Academic Ones
In school we celebrate a 90 percent as success, accepting that we fell short of perfect. In life we’re far harder on ourselves for the same kind of…
Eric Johnson
Sleep and Memory Retention: Can Studying Before Bed Improve Learning and Problem Solving?
The relationship between sleep and cognitive processes, such as memory and problem-solving, has long been a subject of interest among researchers. Many people believe that studying or reading…
Working with Your Spouse: Balancing Love, Life, and Professional Success
Building something together with your partner can be deeply rewarding, or quietly corrosive. Shared successes and more time together are appealing, but working closely can also create conflict.…
Finding the Balance: Pursuing Passion in Your Career vs. Keeping Hobbies Separate
There’s an age-old saying that if you do what you love for a living, you’ll never work a day in your life. While this adage emphasizes the importance…
The Ebb and Flow of Hobbies: Why Our Interests Change Over Time
Hobbies play a vital role in our lives, providing a sense of accomplishment, relaxation, and personal fulfillment. However, it’s common to find that our interests shift, and hobbies…
Organizing Your Music and Concert Memories
If you are tackling digital clutter, two collections are easy to overlook: your music library and your stash of concert videos. Over the years it is simple to…
Cherishing Our Musical Heroes: The Importance of Seeing Aging Legends Live
Music has the power to move us, inspire us, and create lasting memories. Our musical heroes, the artists whose work has touched our lives in profound ways, hold…
The Urgent vs. The Important: Making Time for What Truly Matters
In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught in a whirlwind of urgent tasks and deadlines. Urgent tasks shout for attention; important ones wait quietly. Left unchecked,…
Powering Through Low Energy Days: When to Push Yourself and When to Rest
On low-energy days, sometimes pushing through builds momentum and sometimes rest is what you truly need. The skill is knowing which the moment calls for. We’ve all experienced…
Marketing Multiple Products: Targeting One Audience or Multiple Audiences
When launching multiple products, one of the critical decisions business owners and marketers face is whether to target a single audience or multiple audiences. Additionally, there’s the question…