Why We Need “White Space” In Our Daily Routine
“We need white space in our daily lives just as much as we need it in our designs because the concept carries over: If our lives are over-cluttered and over-boo...
Author: Josh Spector
What Happens To Health Insurance When Everyone Has A Pre-Existing Condition?
“Personal genetics can empower patients, doctors, and researchers to make more informed decisions around health care. But while this information could help us m...
The Curse Of Being Talented
“Aspiring leaders work hard to live up to others’ expectations, and so the qualities that made them special to begin with — those that helped them excel and fee...
How I Stopped Checking My Phone And Started Using It With Intention
I knew I was doing it too much. It was easy to justify checking my phone constantly — especially since I write a weekly newsletter that features a collection of...
7 Ways To Better Connect With Your Audience
We can learn a lot from the Piano Man. I went to my first Billy Joel concert last weekend and in addition to a great show, it was a master class on how to conne...
How To Tell Stories That Get People To Trust You
“Stories are a ‘write API’ for humans — that is, a channel for inserting beliefs into other people’s brains.”
The Way Baby Boomers Use Technology Is Incredible, Not Embarrassing
“Maybe we’re all looking at our boomer parents’ social media strategy (if you can call it that) the wrong way. Lack of gratitude for their love aside, maybe it’...
Why The Business Of Local News Is Broken
“It may be obvious that printing presses don’t make much sense with the Internet, and most websites have moved to ad networks for the obvious reasons; in fact, ...
Why You Should Avoid Making Promises
“Promises are like debt — they accrue interest. The longer you wait to fulfill them, the more they cost to pay off.”
How To Predict If People Will Pay You Back
“Generally, if someone tells you he will pay you back, he will not pay you back. The more assertive the promise, the more likely he will break it.”