Entrepreneurs typically have no shortage of passion, heart, and vision. But at Stanford University, Huggy Rao says there are other elements that may matter more when it comes to whether their projects succeed or fail. His research finds that visionaries often flounder not because they lack passion, but because they forget to take into account the planning, preparation and precision that is needed for real success. This week, we’ll examine how this problem shapes not just indi

Wharton’s Angela Duckworth shares early findings from a national survey on cell phone use in American public schools. KEY TAKEAWAYS Teachers report higher satisfaction with stricter cell phone policies. Bell-to-bell policies are linked to more focused classrooms. In schools with bans, teachers reported increased student interaction.

One important lesson: Keep pressing our limits until we reach our limits Quick Summary A retired couple completed a 4,800-mile tandem bicycle trip across America, emphasizing continuous learning and challenging limits. They found that slowing down, engaging with locals, and prioritizing nine hours of sleep daily were crucial for their journey. The experience provided a fresh perspective on retirement, highlighting the generosity of Americans and reducing daily anxieties.

Lab-grown “reductionist replicas” of the human brain are helping scientists understand fetal development and cognitive disorders, including autism. But ethical questions loom.

When the world feels chaotic, emotionally intelligent leaders steady others.

Recent studies have shown new antibody drugs to slow cognitive decline among people with early-onset Alzheimer's – a critical finding, given that the disease as of now has no cure. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook visits Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, which is conducting important research into treating the disease before symptoms arise. Related thoughts from Bill Gates

The social-media era is over. What’s coming will be much worse.

Norman Rosenthal uses light in his home to help with seasonal affective disorder. Spoiler alert: He has a lot of light boxes. Somewhat related

We’ve known intuitively for centuries that spending time in nature can give us a boost. But it’s only recently that scientists have begun to identify exactly what it is about the outdoors that has such a powerful effect on our mood and our minds. This week, psychologist Marc Berman explores how spending time in nature can actually undo some of the harmful effects of our modern lives.

"There are always aspects to life that we don’t like, and that’s an inevitable part of being alive."

Metacognition — the ability to think about your thinking — can help you learn faster and make better decisions

Booze is down and weed is up, and that’s doing something to us as a country.

Are we too quick to agree on the dangers of consensus? Related

Ask a boomer about retirement, and you’ll hear the things no financial planner ever mentions. Here are 8 insights they wish younger generations knew.

From the Protestant work ethic to ‘rage quitting,’ American attitudes about their work are driven by its promise of prosperity—and its precarious nature

DM With hot apple cider in hand I ask, what are optimal terms to define a functional "A.I.<>human<> organization relationship" (both personal and collectively) within organizational work dynamics; and what might the designs thereof include, or entail, for optimal relational efficacy and risks mitigation? Keep in mind: organizations and human have very different parameters as to "optimal"and "efficacy;" and IMPO from a moral and pragmatic POV, "work should fit well into life,"

It can be frustrating when people do things we don’t want them to do. A friend cancels plans at the last minute. A child refuses to get dressed for school. Before long, our resentment builds, and we’re tempted to issue more rules, reminders, and consequences. But the techniques we use to get people to alter their behavior are often strikingly ineffective. This week, psychologist Stuart Ablon explains why these methods fail, and offers better ways to help the people we care ab

DM Good morning! What do you consider to be the differences, and demarcations of, and between: apathy, indifference, ambivalence, disinterest, inattention and overt absence of curiosity? Good morning! What a wonderfully nuanced question. These terms dance around each other in interesting ways, and understanding their distinctions requires us to look at both what's happening emotionally and what's happening cognitively in each state. Let me walk you through these one by one, a

Yascha Mounk and Geoffrey Hinton discuss how AI works—and why it’s a risk.