Research psychologist Angela Duckworth (author of "Grit") and tech and sports executive Mike Maughan
Do you get your principles from your parents — or in spite of them? Is there anything wrong with val
How is the brain affected by solitary confinement? How would you deal with being stranded on a deser
Do humans need touch to survive? Do any of us get enough touch throughout our lives? And why doesn’t
How final is a final offer, really? Does anonymity turn nice people into jerks? And should you tell
Are we using technology to make ourselves numb? What’s the downside of air conditioning? And was Ang
Are fantasies helpful or harmful? How is daydreaming like a drug? And what did Angela fantasize abou
Can you ever really know how another person feels? What’s the best way to support a grieving person?
Why do so many book clubs fall apart? Do the best parties have rules? And does Angela’s husband want
What’s the difference between being popular and being cool? How has social media changed the trend c
Why do we tell kids that a fairy will give them cash in exchange for their teeth? How should we talk
WaitWhat C.E.O. Jeff Berman interviews Angela about “grit-scaling” and her unlikely path to academic
Is there any upside to negative emotions? What can comedians teach us about dealing with pain? And w
Where is the line between a good guy and a doormat? Do people with sharp elbows make more money? And
What’s the difference between being introverted and being shy? What are extroverts so cheerful about
Is it really that important to make your bed? What’s the benefit of hiring a lazy person? And how ma
What do the most creative people have in common? How open-minded are you, really? And what’s wrong
Are you the same person you were a decade ago? Do we get better as we age? And is your sixth-grade c
Is it dangerous to live in the past? Why is Disney remaking all of its classic movies? And why does
Does instinct trump expertise? Can playing poker improve your intuition? And why did Angela jump off
Is grade inflation on the rise? How much does your G.P.A. matter in the long run? And when did M.I.T
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