A scientific squabble over how to define self-control draws from an unlikely source: A story from Greek mythology. Sailing home to Ithaca after the Trojan War, Odysseus longed to hear the Sirens’ ...

Discipline and willpower are vital ingredients for accomplishing our goals and leading a fulfilling life. However, strengthening these qualities can be a challenging endeavor. Fortunately, there are ...

Let’s put a leadership spin on the party game “Two truths and a lie.” Ready to play? Here are your three statements: 1. You cannot outperform your environment. 2. Culture eats strategy for breakfast.

Distractions and temptations can arise both at work and at home, so to achieve personal and professional goals, it is critical to harness one’s willpower. Whether you’re striving to increase your ...

Forget the fountain of youth — researchers in Norway believe they have found the recipe for success. Two professors from Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) set out to determine ...

One of the easiest givens to accept is that Taylor Swift is extremely productive. New albums every couple of years. Two re-recorded albums every couple of years. Touring. Videos. Social content. She ...

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Mina has been playing video games for her whole life. She hails from Virginia in the USA, and she loves cozy games, FPSs, MMOs, and puzzle games. She lives in Richmond with her husband and her kitty, ...