When Evidence Says No, but Doctors Say Yes

First, listen to the story with the happy ending: At 61, the executive was in excellent health. His blood pressure was a bit high,...

3 Important Life Skills Nobody Ever Taught You

Imagine for a second that I’m your father. I know that may bring up all sorts of awkward and unpleasant connotations, but stay with...

Why the Best Things in Life Are All Backwards

There’s a part of Navy SEAL training called “drown-proofing” where they bind your hands behind your back, tie your feet together, and dump you...

Why Trying to Be Perfect Won’t Help You Achieve Your Goals (And What Will)

This article is an excerpt from Atomic Habits.  We all have goals that are important to us. But is it our drive to achieve a certain...

Have a Day Off? Tackle Your Financial To-Do List

A long holiday weekend, with its promise of a few extra hours of free time, can be a good time to turn to tackling...