The Pressing Need for Everyone to Quiet Their Egos
Why quieting the ego strengthens your best self
Stories by Scott Barry Kaufman
Review of The Hope Circuit: A Psychologist's Journey from Helplessness to Optimism
The Hope Circuit is a fascinating read for anyone interested in learning more about the history of psychology and the personality of one of the most prominent psychologists of all time
The Role of Luck in Life Success Is Far Greater Than We Realized
Are the most successful people in society just the luckiest people?
The Twice Exceptional Movement: Supporting Bright and Creative Students with Learning Difficulties
A new book highlights the growing twice exceptional (2e) movement, dedicated to helping those who have extraordinary strengths coupled with learning difficulties
Narcissism and Self-Esteem Are Very Different
Narcissism and self-esteem have very different developmental pathways and outcomes
Toward an Imagination Science
Is imagination a fixed ability, or can it be enhanced through targeted intervention?
There Is No One Way to Live a Good Life
Humanistic psychology is an uplifting, compassionate view of humanity
What Can Musicians Teach Us about Imagination?
Insights about imagination from a discussion with classical musicians
The Science of Passionate Sex
How to have hot sex, according to science
How Can We Cultivate Grit and Imagination in the Classroom?
Innovative Educator's Summit focuses on the intersection of grit and imagination in the classroom
Can Narcissism Fuel Grit?
The combination of narcissistic grandiosity and vulnerability can fuel persistence.
What Can Comedians Teach Us about Imagination?
Insights about imagination from a discussion with comedians
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What Are Everyday Daydreamers Like?
Exciting new research compares daydreaming in the laboratory with that in the real world
Which Personality Traits Are Most Predictive of Well-Being?
The real link between personality and well-being
2 Beautiful Minds We Lost in 2016: Seymour Epstein and Shane Lopez
Remembering two great psychologists
How Can Education Foster Imagination and Creativity?
Insights about how to cultivate imagination from an all-star cast of educators
One Skeptical Scientist's Mindfulness Journey
What this daydreaming researcher learned from eight weeks of mindfulness meditation
The Personality of Political Correctness
The idea of political correctness is central to the culture wars of American politics
Society Is Hungry for a Single Success-Predicting Formula: The Complex Science of Expertise
“There are actually some drawbacks to suggesting a one-size-fits-all model of development.”
