Here are the most popular articles that you all read this year. In case you missed them, have FOMO, or just want to catch up on what your peers found insightful, you'll find the most viewed links from every email I sent out this year. Please do forward, share on LinkedIn, WhatsApp, Twitter, Mastodon, Slack or your social channel of choice.
Wishing you happy holidays!
Stay Curious,
Onward! - Rahim
Every Sunday, I package up the best reading I've done that week and send it out to a small group of like-minded curious folk and send it out through a newsletter, boxofamazing.com.
I’ve spent more than three years interviewing friends for “The Friendship Files.” Here’s what I’ve learned.
UPDATE Several years ago on my 68th birthday I wrote up 68 bits of advice for my adult children, and posted them here. The bits were extremely popular, and they were widely shared by others. I was encouraged to write … Continue reading →
I was born during the longest period of global stability. Now, it appears all of that is fleeting.
This year I worked on fascinating projects in energy, media and health* at Magnetic, and learned many learnings. Tom Whitwell is Managing Consultant at Magnetic (formally Fluxx ), a company that…
What keeps a relationship going for the long haul? Here is the best marriage advice from those married for a quarter-century or more.
It’s a series of 20 questions. You give an answer between 1–5 for each question (1 = strongly disagree; 5 = strongly agree), then add the up to get a total score out of 100.
“We suffer more from imagination than from reality.” — Seneca The 21st century has been described as “The Age of Anxiety,” “The United States of Stress,” “The World of Worry.” The implication is that what we are experiencing—pandemics, terrorism, political and economic turmoil, existential angst, and let’s stop there—is unique, unprecedented, uncharted. News headlines, tweets, […]
Have you ever noticed that at your office or church, a small fraction of people do the lion’s share of the work? This is just one manifestation of what’s called the “80/20 rule.” Once you understand the 80/20 rule, you’ll start seeing it everywhere. And be able to use it to significantly improve your life. […]
When we feel fatigued most of us focus on sleep problems. But proper relaxation takes many forms. I spent a week exploring what really works
The sound of gentrification is silence.
Kien Vuu, M.D., discusses the longevity hacks that are actually worth your time and hard-earned dollar. Here are his favorites that don't cost a dime.
Chances are, you've met far more stupid cousins than you realize
The best-selling author is a gifted storyteller and popular speaker. But he sacrifices science for sensationalism, and his work is riddled with errors.
Insomnia is awful, but highly treatable. Look beyond pills and potions, and use these effective methods to get your life back
Mark Manson sold 12 million copies of his self-help hit, “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck.” Then he started taking his own advice.
(and what to do about them)
The original definition of Aggregation Theory emphasized the importance of commoditized supply; that makes Spotify more of an Aggregator than Netflix
On the end of the trend piece
Why updating the way we look at the world is so critical now, and so hard, and how we can get better at doing it.
Our basic biology can steer us toward bad habits and compulsive behavior. Overcoming these pitfalls requires effort and discipline.
In my writing on technology and culture I try to be judicious about citing scientific studies. The issues involved in our ongoing wrangling with digital innovations are subtle and often deeply human. Attempts to exactly quantify what we're gaining and losing through our screens can at times feel disconcertedly sterile. All that being said, however,
We asked top startup leaders to share the questions they ask themselves to become better managers and assembled their answers into a can't-miss checklist.
It's a myth that extra belly fat in middle age is due to a slowing metabolism – and now we know what really causes the dreaded spread we can also fix it
The Russians may yet conquer Ukraine. But Ukrainians have shown that they will not let them hold it, says historian and author Yuval Noah Harari
This week, I want to break from our usual format and respond to the fairly unusual global events. I expect a lot of my readers are trying to get a grasp on what is happening right now in Ukraine and in my own experience the traditional news media often struggles to adequately explain complex issues…
Here's a huge collection of 100+ happiness hacks we can all use to boost important "feel good" chemicals, such as dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins. These are the building blocks to living a happier and healthier life.
The metaverse will be shaped by the technology we use to access it, which could include virtual reality, augmented reality, and brain-computer interfaces
Every year I ask myself 40 questions to ask yourself every year 40 questions that help me make sense of what happened over the past twelve m...
From Hanya Yanagihara’s epic novel to a brilliant memoir by Bono … Guardian critics pick the year’s best fiction, politics, science, children’s books and more. Tell us about your favourite books in the comments
A psychiatrist and neuroscientists investigate how breathing affect the brain and biological markers of stress and immune function.
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Talking to someone who gets defensive can be frustrating. So, what can you do? Here's how to sidestep someone's personal fortifications.
It never should have begun.
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Lofty personal goals often go unmet. A better tactic? Implement micro habits, which are small, achievable goals that require only a few minutes of your time.
Maintaining calm is one of the most powerful life skills.. “12 habits of the calmest people I know” is published by Alex Mathers.
The world isn’t ending! But we are likely at the beginning of a profound transformation.
Which technology trends have the most momentum in an accelerating world? We ranked the top cross-industry trends that matter most for companies and executives.
You spend years trying to learn new stuff but then look back and realize that maybe like 10 big ideas…
Popular Science's 35th annual Best of What's New awards include the James Webb Space Telescope—and 99 other technologies shaping our future.
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