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Why Following Your Dreams Isn’t Enough

Entrepreneurs typically have no shortage of passion. But there are other elements that may matter more when it comes to whether their projects succeed.

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Success 2.0: Getting to the Top and Staying There

There are plenty of talented people in the world. So why do only a tiny percentage of us reach the highest peaks of achievement? This week, we conclude our “Success 2.0” series by talking with researcher Justin Berg about whether there’s a secret recipe for finding — and sustaining — success.

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Featured Stories

How To Be More Creative

Creative breakthroughs often seem to arise without explanation. But researchers increasingly find there is a science to cultivating creativity.

Yuck! The Science of Disgust

What's the point of disgust? We talk with psychologist David Pizarro about the evolutionary role of this emotion, and how it's used to persuade and divide us.

The Secret of Charisma

Charismatic leaders can inspire devotion and give people a powerful sense of meaning. They can also make us vulnerable.

Do You Feel Invisible?

What does it do to a person to feel overlooked? This week, psychologist Gordon Flett examines how the absence of “mattering” can fuel loneliness, depression, and even violence. He outlines how feeling valued serves as a psychological buffer, and how simple gestures can rebuild a sense of meaning in ourselves and others. ...

Why You’re Smarter Than You Think

From the time we're schoolchildren, we're ranked and sorted based on how smart we are. But what if our assumptions about intelligence limit our potential? This week, psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman proposes a more expansive notion of what it means to be "smart."

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