A preview of the latest novel by the National Book Award finalist Brandon Hobson.

“There would be something very, very empty and meaningless about [a] sort of life with no problems.”

Andrew Markell — philosopher, martial artist, and CEO advisor — argues that true endurance comes from desire, ritual, and learning to evolve through chaos.

Everywhere we turn, we’re surrounded by polished images of how life should look, and even knowing perfection isn’t real can leave us feeling stuck. In this class, Oliver Burkeman invites us to see through that illusion and embrace our limitations, revealing a more grounded path to productivity that actually works for real, imperfect people.

“The idea is that we move from a place of wanting the world to conform to what we like [towards] not needing other people to be different from who they are.”

From Hitler to Hamas, Western powers have repeatedly dismissed open threats as bluffs — with catastrophic results.

In “Warhead,” neuroscientist and national security adviser Nicholas Wright explains how the brain navigates warfare and why it is our ultimate weapon (and instrument for peace).

Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.

Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.

“The way my mind works is just out of anxiety and catastrophization.”

A conversation with investor and author Alex Morris on what Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger can teach us about focus, discipline, and building a life that lasts.

"One of the largest mitigating factors against getting traumatized is who is there for you at that particular time."

From here on Earth, looking farther away in space means looking farther back in time. So what are distant Earth-watchers seeing right now?

Philosophers rarely change their minds. These thinkers did — often at social and professional cost.

Life's "in-between" stages pack unique cognitive benefits — if you know how to tap into them.

John Amaechi's journey from British bookworm to NBA player and organizational psychologist reveals that high performance requires vision, grit, and the recognition that success is often a collective effort rather than an individual achievement.

A great idea requires resilience, persistence, and effective marketing for success, as highlighted by former GE vice chair Beth Comstock, who defines a "changemaker" as someone willing to take risks to achieve their vision.

Former NBA player Shane Battier, known for his resilience and team-boosting skills rather than standout statistics, uses his basketball journey to highlight the fundamental principles of effective productivity regimens.

Arianna Huffington argues that true success should encompass well-being, wisdom, wonder, and giving, rather than just wealth and power, challenging the notion that sacrificing happiness and working excessively defines achievement.

The average American works 1,700 hours annually, but Buddhist meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg suggests that instead of reserving relaxation for weekends, we should incorporate mindfulness into our daily lives for greater happiness and connection both at work and home.

Astronauts like Chris Hadfield and Scott Parazynski exemplify risk mitigation, demonstrating that their contingency planning skills are applicable to various challenges on Earth, from budgeting to managing Fortune 500 companies.

In a crisis, trust, resilience, and accountability are essential, as emphasized by CEO and former Navy SEAL Brent Gleeson, who believes that cultivating a strong culture is key to achieving these qualities.

In a world filled with distractions, success hinges on your ability to connect, making sales skills essential for everyone, as emphasized by author Daniel Pink.

Leadership speaker Jon Acuff emphasizes that while no job or life is perfect and starting over is sometimes necessary, you can successfully navigate transitions by leveraging the skills, qualities, and connections you've developed throughout your career.

Positive psychologist Tal Ben-Shahar argues that while resilience is valuable, developing antifragility through the SPIRE model—focusing on Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Relational, and Emotional well-being—is even more beneficial for achieving happiness.

Tiffani Bova emphasizes that fostering employee satisfaction is crucial for enhancing customer experience, advocating for the integration of customer experience (CX) and employee experience (EX) to achieve predictable growth.

This class, featuring insights from Michael Strahan and Ginni Rometty, emphasizes learning from failure, building resilience through relationships, and fostering a growth mindset, ultimately equipping participants with strategies to thrive amidst uncertainty and embrace personal and professional growth.

This class equips participants with strategies from experts like David Goggins, Amy Cuddy, and Dr. Rudolph Tanzi to enhance mental strength and emotional well-being through mindfulness, body-mind techniques, and compassionate emotional processing, ultimately fostering resilience and personal growth.

This class, featuring insights from experts like Amy Cuddy and Sylvia Ann Hewlett, explores the concept of presence in communication and leadership, offering strategies to enhance executive presence, build confidence, and effectively manage performance anxiety for professional success.

This course on strategic empathy, led by instructors like Amaryllis Fox and Liv Boeree, teaches participants to understand opposing viewpoints through "Red Teaming," while addressing cognitive biases and emphasizing the importance of historical context, cultural awareness, and ethical decision-making in complex global issues.