Jeremy Caplan

Eyal explained that a habit is a behavior done with little or no thought , while a routine involves a series of behaviors frequently, and intentionally, repeated. A behavior has to be a regularly performed routine before it can become a habit at all.

The problem is that many of us try to skip the “routine” phase. According to Eyal, this is because... See more

Ask these 10 magic words

Here’s what you should say, whenever someone is upset or being confusing:

“It seems like you’ve got a reason for saying that.”

That phrase comes from ​Chris Voss​, the former FBI hostage negotiator and master negotiator. His book, ​ Never Split the Difference ​, has become required reading across corporate America. I... See more

17. All kids ever want is you. Your full undivided attention. Even twenty minutes of that in a day is better than a whole afternoon of scrappy conversations and phone scrolling.