Here is a post I recently wrote for Jenny Rosenstrach’s wonderful Dinner: A Love Story blog (which, if you haven’t checked it out, you should, right now, especially if you’re a parent. Also, here’s their new book, … keep reading
I received this letter the other day from a high-school teacher who’s facing a problem we increasingly share: How to deal with the sweet, tempting narcotic of luxury. Hi Dan, The school where I … keep reading
Anticipation is the king of talents, because it’s so mysterious and powerful. How does Sidney Crosby know just where the puck is going to end up? How does Larry Ellison know just when to close … keep reading
The biggest enemy of talent isn’t genes, or opportunity, or luck. It’s poor practice. Because poor practice wastes time, creates bad habits, and, worst of all, gives us the deceptive feeling we’ve accomplished something when, … keep reading
It’s been a busy week around here for my book that came out last month, The Secret Race: Inside the Hidden World of the Tour de France – Doping, Cover-ups, and Winning at All Costs, co-authored … keep reading
These two videos happen to speak to the same massive question at the heart of parenting: how do you help your kid succeed at something new and difficult and scary? In the first video, Natalie … keep reading
Focus is the holy grail of modern life. It’s rare. It’s powerful. And it’s tough to find. Not for lack of trying. To improve focus, most of us use a common-sense method: we actively remind … keep reading
Whether you’re a parent or a coach, an athlete or a musician or a kid, there’s one piece of advice that you’ve heard a zillion times: follow your passion. It’s a beautifully tempting idea, because … keep reading
Praise is a tricky thing, because at first glance it seems so easy. You say “Attaboy,” or “Awesome job,” give a pat on the back, and everything’s great, right? Uh, wrong. Science is showing us … keep reading
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MckHLBWuz7E&feature=player_embedded This is the single best speech on creativity I’ve ever seen. It’s from Jack White, rock star and former upholsterer. I love this because it shows that creative work is not about magic and … keep reading
