Words of Wisdom — July 1, 2014

FDR on Happiness

“Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt

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“Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort.”

– Franklin D. Roosevelt

A weekly newsletter featuring the biggest ideas from the smartest people

An AI-generated illustration of a man sitting at a desk, accompanied by thought-provoking poetry.

Thinking

Can AI write authentic poetry?

Cognitive psychologist and poet Keith Holyoak explores whether artificial intelligence could ever achieve poetic authenticity.

A yellow balloon lying on the ground in front of a car.

Neuropsych

Scientists scrutinize happiness research

Studies claiming to reveal strategies for feeling happy get a second look.

The word success is written on a blueprint, symbolizing career ownership.

Business

Unleash your potential: A blueprint for “career ownership”

When you own your career, work becomes more than a means to an end — it becomes a vehicle for growth and happiness.

Gertrude Bell, a formidable traveller, archaeologist and diplomat, defied the action fallacy by challenging conventional wisdom and achieving remarkable success in her endeavors.

Business

The “action fallacy” tells us that the most effective leaders are unseen

We rightly celebrate Winston Churchill as one of the world’s greatest leaders — but for all the wrong reasons.

A creative spark ignites amidst darkness.

The Learning Curve

“The Onion” founder explains his strategy for sparking creativity

Scott Dikkers discusses comedy, the creative process, and life lessons learned playing peekaboo.

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