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My writing tends to become very dense, so I have to keep some cushion. Sometimes, words that seem superfluous are actually essential for the overall... →
One of my key realizations about happiness, and a point oddly under-emphasized by positive psychologists, given its emphasis in popular culture, is... →
Skillful conversationalists can explore disagreements and make points in ways that feel constructive and positive rather than combative or corrective.
We all want to get along well with other people, and one way to do this is to help people feel good about themselves. If you make a person feel smart... →
When I became obsessed with Winston Churchill, I wrote a book about Churchill. What a joy it was to write that book!
An enormous amount of ingenuity and creativity goes into commercials, and they can be fascinating if you pay attention.
I love taxonomies, categories, ways of dividing people into groups.
Accept yourself and expect more from yourself.
Growing up in Kansas City, I was always neat, the teacher's pet, know-it-all type.
I always feel calmer when I exercise. In fact, that's probably the main reason I exercise.
I love cunning containers as much as anyone, but I've found that if I get rid of everything I don't need, I often don't need a container... →
If you want someone else to do a task, don't do it yourself.
In 'Happier at Home,' I write a lot about my struggle to create an unhurried atmosphere at home.