Smart Skills

The ability to speak clearly, succinctly, and powerfully is easier than you think

New research shows that the answer is more subtle than you might think.

Researchers found that Olympic silver medalists lived longer and earned more than gold medalists, which begs the question of what matters: your success, or how you respond to it.

Taking a modern look at a millennia-old concept.

Can you be happy and successful? Dark horses show us how it’s possible.

“It’s about having employees that are empowered.”

Here’s why the school you went to is less relevant than ever.

Writing by hand is the original concentration hack.

There will never be enough time. Here’s how to use it more wisely.

A cheat sheet containing what really works.

The road to harmony often means getting your hands dirty.

The best self-directed learners use these seven habits to improve their knowledge and skills in any subject.

If you want to avoid conversation dead ends, remember to “turn” the conversation more than you “take it,” says entrepreneur and author Andrew Horn.

“I think it’s worth asking yourself, ‘What risks are worth taking?’ And once you’ve decided to take them, change who you are so you can win.”

How do companies keep getting you to buy the “latest and greatest” iteration of the product you already own? By testing the boundaries.

Without it, there’s no such thing as a full life.

Writer Benjamin Hardy says you can actually enjoy having problems.

Want to learn about innovation? Study hip hop. From the early dance halls to the Wu-Tang Clan, cognitive friction has made hip hop better and better.

It’s the first time the U.S. has fallen off the top 10 list since Bloomberg began its index.

Amazon has opened a new store in Seattle, one that may represent the future of what the retail giant is calling ‘Just Walk Out’ shopping. 

Want to predict someone’s next move, or know if someone is telling you a lie? Learn to read body language like a poker pro.

Being bored is great. It’s where we come up with our best ideas, and how we become better people by being able to mentally solve our biggest personal problems. So why are we destroying boredom with our phones?

Today’s fast-paced culture leaves no time for relational intelligence. Here’s why it’s worth slowing down to eventually speed up.

Hertz Foundation Fellow Dr. Christopher Loose sold his first startup for $80 million. His advice is probably the kind you want to hear.

Without sounding like internet hyperbole, this super-simple listening trick can help you better understand people’s intentions. And provide a fascinating insight into the minds of others.

The stats on teens transitioning out of foster care aren’t good. Can we empower these young people to build futures to look forward to?

This independent zone, with its own regulations and social norms, will be built from scratch on 10,231 square miles of untouched land at a cost of $500 billion. 

Here’s why you should always be looking for new income streams—even if you already have a full-time job.

“Well, technically it did land… just not in once piece.”

Can imagination be measured and quantified? That’s what scientists at the University of Pennsylvania’s Imagination Institute are trying to figure out.