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Living Longer Isn't the Same as Feeling More Alive
My latest for The Wall Street Journal explores why the goal of longevity isn't just to add years to life. It's to add more life to those years.
Collective Effervescence: Why Shared Experiences Are Good for the Soul
Whatever the game, everything is better when shared.
What if We Have a Perception Problem, Not a Kindness Problem?
Contrary to popular opinion, the world is kinder than you think.
“You” Is Not a Pronoun. It’s a Verb.
My commencement address on becoming, belonging, and why goodness matters more than greatness.
We’re Wrong About Small Talk
The surprising upside of boring conversations.
Fear of Saying the Wrong Thing Is Killing Conversation
Why the fear of getting it wrong is keeping us from connecting.
The Overview Effect: What We Can Learn From Astronauts About the Importance of Feeling Small
Five science-backed strategies to trade self-focus for perspective, no space travel necessary.
The Relationship Advice Making us Lonelier: When Did Difficulty Become a Dealbreaker?
What fifteen years of relationship advice reveals about our shrinking tolerance for difficulty.
A Scientific Reason to Lighten Up
A little humor goes a long way especially during tough times.