Can Narcissism Fuel Grit?
The combination of narcissistic grandiosity and vulnerability can fuel persistence.
Stories by Scott Barry Kaufman
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.”
What Can Futurists Teach Us about Imagination?
Insights about imagination from a discussion with futurists.
Does Giftedness Matter?
The debates about giftedness continue
Donald Trump's Real Ambition
Trump is driven by one thing and one thing only: the search for glory
Is Inspiration Contagious?
Inspired writing is like talking, an expression of one’s inner state of being
Grit and Authenticity
When grit is driven by your authentic soul, and a prosocial purpose, you are one unstoppable hero!
Can You Be Social and Introspective?
Solitude and introspection can lead to a life full of connection, creativity and meaning
Both Introverts and Extraverts Get Exhausted from Too Much Socializing
Deep down, we all find it draining having to talk to too many people.
Introducing the "Imagination Retreats"
The Imagination Retreats aim to further understand how imagination operates within specific domains—and ultimately, how to cultivate this critically important capacity in all people.
Relaxation Benefits Introverts More Than Extraverts in Boosting Creativity
A new study found that relaxation training benefited introverts more than extraverts in boosting creative thinking
