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The SECRET to Discipline! #4389

Highly disciplined people don't use more willpower, they just structure their lives to avoid needing it.

The Upside of Pessimism

Defensive pessimism is a strategy where thinking negatively about a future situation can help you manage anxiety and actually improve your performance.

The 2x Pain of Loss #6011

The pain of losing something is psychologically about twice as powerful as the pleasure of gaining the very same thing.

The Secret to Success? #1825

The 'marshmallow test' showed that children with more patience later achieved higher SAT scores.

Learn While You Sleep!

Sleeping after learning something new helps your brain solidify and retain the information.

Is Kindness Contagious?

Witnessing an act of compassion can create 'moral elevation,' an uplifting feeling that inspires you to be kinder.

This Teamwork is INSANE! #3279

By flying in a V-formation, a flock of geese can fly 71% farther than a single goose could alone.

Trivia

5 is the most common number of gears for automobiles with manual transmission.

Your Brain is the New Phone

In the future, brain-computer interfaces may allow us to communicate telepathically, sending thoughts directly to one another.

The Surprising Origin of Ambition

The word 'ambition' comes from the Latin 'ambitio', meaning to go around canvassing for votes in ancient Rome.

Meditation Can Rewire Your Brain

The spiritual practice of meditation has been shown to physically change the brain's structure, increasing gray matter.

The Science of Bouncing Back

Resilience is a skill you can build; your brain can physically change and create new neural pathways in response to challenges.

Trivia

23 is the number of chromosomes normal human sex cells have.

The Science of Hope #6847

Feeling hopeful can release endorphins, the body's natural painkillers and mood elevators.

The Ultimate Exam Hack? #22

Chewing gum can increase alertness and improve test scores on certain cognitive tasks.

A Novel Without The Letter E

The 1939 novel 'Gadsby' contains over 50,000 words, but not a single one uses the letter 'e'.

The Science of Simple Choices

According to Hick's Law, the more choices you have, the longer it takes you to make a decision.

You Don't Understand As Much As You Think

The 'Illusion of Explanatory Depth' is our tendency to believe we understand things far better than we actually do.

Trivia

343 is the speed of sound in dry air at 20 °C (68 °F) in m/s.

Were You Born Flexible? ???? #shorts

Your baseline flexibility is largely determined by your genetics, affecting your joints and ligaments.

The True Meaning of Integrity

The word 'integrity' comes from the Latin word 'integer,' which means whole or complete, signifying a person undivided in their principles.

The Secret Power of Geese #4974

Thanks to synergy, geese flying in a V-formation can travel 71% further than a single goose flying alone.

Your Inner Gyroscope! #2353

Your sense of balance relies on a tiny, fluid-filled labyrinth in your inner ear called the vestibular system.

Rewire Your Brain With Gratitude

Practicing gratitude can literally rewire your brain for happiness and lower stress.