Supritha S

When you say, “no problem,” you’re letting yourself off the hook, refusing to acknowledge what was said and closing the door for a useful interaction. Because there is a problem. Exploring what the problem is is far better than denying it.

Work Model #4. The Sequential Approach: diving into one field for several years and eventually switching gears to begin a new career in a different field.

People usually feel a profound sense of relief when they realize that there is nothing wrong with them, that they aren’t flaky or indecisive, they’re a multipod.

There’s considerable evidence supporting both sides, so researchers set out to study whether generalists and specialists shine in different circumstances

Of course, change is certainly possible, but it is only sustainable within a fairly narrow window.

One thing that’s taking its place is speculation.

By contrast, when you accumulate small wins and focus on one percent improvements, you nudge equilibrium forward. It is like building muscle. If the weight is too light, your muscles will atrophy. If the weight is too heavy, you'll end up injured. But if the weight is just a touch beyond your normal, then your muscles will adapt to the new stimulus... See more

Strong feelings pass, but while they’re here, they color and warp our vision, sometimes severely. So much hinges on this simple fact, and its implications, that it should be as fundamental a part of our education as learning language.