Productivity, as defined originally in economics, is a measurement of the rate of output per unit of input. It didn’t take long for that concept to spill over to popular culture in the form of “Personal productivity,” which is really a measure of how efficiently and consistently a person can complete an important task. Unfortunately, … Read more
In 2014 Frederic Gros, a professor of Philosophy at the University of Paris, published his book, A Philosophy of walking, which became a surprise bestseller and was later translated into English. In the book, Gros describes how some of the most original thinkers of our times relied on the power of movement to come up … Read more
In a speech in 1982, British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher said, “The battle for women’s rights has largely been won.” I guess you could call Thatcher an extreme optimist. Gender parity has been and continues to be a hot-button issue. We’ve come a long way in the last few centuries, but we still have ways … Read more
“I had a tough childhood, so I want to make sure my children have it easy” is a common refrain among many parents. Fair enough. While this philosophy is well-intentioned, it’s often poorly executed. The result: overzealous parents with overprotected children. Consequently, we raise kids who do not know how to problem solve effectively or … Read more