Category Archives: Psychology
The Edge
A person’s presence extends beyond the physical body: There is a space, when crossed, is similar to pushing or leaning on someone. Imagine a person walks up to you unexpectedly. You’ll likely step back…even if they haven’t touched you. It’s … Continue reading
Optimism
Survey a handful of people you know, economically-aware or not, on their prediction for the stock market tomorrow, one year from now and five years into the future. The answers will play out like this: Tomorrow: “I’m not sure, but, … Continue reading
An Evolutionary Case Against Stress
A scientist once told me that stress is useful, and has only ever been useful since the beginning, for two things: fighting or flighting. That’s it. Stress can be debilitating. We’ve all felt it wrap its tentacles around our mind … Continue reading
Less is Addicting
“Curiosity is the intellectual need to answer questions and close open patterns. A story plays to this universal desire by doing the opposition, posing questions and opening situations.” – Robert McKee There is a story the classic screenwriter Nora Ephron … Continue reading