January 2024

Here’s an interesting bit of trivia from the world of science. Apparently, it’s impossible for scientists to precisely predict where an atom will be at any particular moment. They call this “the uncertainty principle,” and it’s built into the fabric of the universe.

While some level of uncertainty is inevitable, it can make decision making difficult...

In just about every movie featuring a desert, there is a scene where the hero finds a welcoming oasis.

Just about everyone can relate to this scenario.

You set an ambitious goal for the new year. You feel motivated and determined. But, later that year, you realize you’ve barely moved the needle toward achieving that objective.

Ouch!

How do you avoid that from happening?

Social scientists who study goal achievement say that getting momentum early in the...