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The founder of gourmet fast food juggernauts Pret and Itsu unpacks the meaning of success and what really inspires him.
Memory takes effort, and our brains know it.
Neuroscientist Anne-Laure Le Cunff on how to spot and break free from cognitive scripts that limit personal growth.
Robert Waldinger, Zen priest and Harvard professor, explains why fulfillment isn’t about reaching an idealized state. It’s found in everyday acts of kindness and compassion.
A brief guide to habits that separate deep understanding from superficial knowledge — and how to cultivate them.
What we can all learn about the journey from sporting arena to workplace — and how Aristotle can guide our thinking.
George Raveling — the iconic leader who brought Michael Jordan to Nike — shares with Big Think a lifetime of priceless wisdom learned at the crossroads of sports and business.
Tennis pro Mardy Fish and Spanx founder Sara Blakely both turned failure into their greatest asset.
How choosing Stoic acceptance — not dour resignation — galvanized great leaders from Thomas Edison to Phil Jackson and Tony Hawk.
Sahil Bloom explores why wealth isn’t just about money, but about knowing which type of wealth matters most in each season of life.
Resilience isn’t just about pain and perseverance — it’s about embracing the journey.
When Star Trek's Captain Picard and The Office's Dwight Schrute channel philosopher Karl Jaspers, we can all benefit.
Radically improve your work-life speaking and presentation skills with a technique used by musicians and brand-name politicians.
Confronting your "absolute stupidity" is a sign you're on course to learning something new and wonderful.
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
Sure, “who you know” matters — but your best contacts will be the ones you don’t know very well.
Storytelling skills are not just for entertainment — practical exercises used by the cream of Hollywood can transform your work-life.
Off-the-shelf consumer technology is helping people pursue their interests — and advancing science at the same time.
The truly talented are those who got to where they are despite preconceived expectations.
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
Rather than allowing technology to exacerbate stress and disconnection, we can use it to actively support our wellbeing.
Beyond stars, galaxies, and gravity, studying the fundamental workings of nature reveals widely applicable lessons for learners everywhere.
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
"Amid the chaos, he remembered his life being eerily calm as he knew it wasn’t if, but when they would be hacked to pieces. He just kept kicking."
College degree? Not so much. Employers want teams with a diverse skill set who can adapt to changing industry demands.
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
The co-founder of Wired magazine shares his insights on how a long-term mindset can shape a brighter, more innovative future.
Research suggests curiosity triggers parts of the brain associated with anticipation, making answers more rewarding once discovered.
Want to get ahead? The best leaders are always humble, proactive and — above all — curious, advises Merlin CEO Jeremy Sirota.
Late bloomers often find their moment of transformation when life throws them a curveball.