The Creative Gifts of ADHD
“Just because a diagnosis [of ADHD] can be made does not take away from the great traits we love about Calvin and his imaginary tiger friend, Hobbes
Beautiful Minds
Insights into intelligence, creativity, personality, and well-being
Creativity Is Much More Than 10,000 Hours of Deliberate Practice
Creators are not mere experts. Instead of deliberately practicing down an already existing path, they often create their own path for others to follow
How to Be an Optimal Human
Science-informed suggestions to help you have greater health, growth, and happiness.
The Differences between Happiness and Meaning in Life
There can be substantial trade-offs between seeking happiness and seeking meaning in life
Why Creativity Is a Numbers Game
It's a great myth that creative geniuses consistently produce great work. Whereas consistency may be the key to expertise, the secret to creative greatness appears to be doing things differently—even when that means failing
The Real Science of Introversion (and the Rest of Personality)
Introversion is one of the most misunderstood (yet most widely recognized and talked about) dimensions of human personality. Here's a video that summarizes the latest science of introversion
Is it Time for a Personal Growth Mindset?
Our focus on competition, grades, and standardized test performance is actively robbing children of the opportunity for the sort of personal growth that really matters.
Do College Admissions Criteria Capture Creativity?
New research suggests that we may be actively penalizing our most creative students.
Why Do Narcissists Lose Popularity Over Time?
New research shows why narcissists become less popular over time.
Creative People Are...
Mindful daydreamers, imaginatively gritty, passionately introverted, openly sensitive, playfully serious, logically intuitive and more.
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