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The Beckham Effect

Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Ph.D. | Posted 05.19.2013 | Sports
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Ph.D.

Even his biggest fans would admit that the principal reason underlying David Beckham's career success is his exceptional ability to self-brand, to stand out from the crowd and permanently capture people's attention. So, what is the recipe for the Beckham Effect? There are three key ingredients.

When Facing a Major Decision, Do You Lead With Your Gut, Brain or Heart?

Jaime Fortuño | Posted 05.16.2013 | Books
Jaime Fortuño

We make 70 important decisions per day and our 'lead organ' makes us who we are.

Hail to the Narcissist: POTUS And Personality

Wray Herbert | Posted 05.07.2013 | Science
Wray Herbert

Looking back on U.S. history, certain presidents clearly stand out as larger than life. Andrew Jackson, TR, LBJ -- these were flamboyant and domineering men, and also great leaders. Yet our greatest leaders often have dark sides as well.

Do You Have a Magnetic Personality?

Lisa Haisha | Posted 05.03.2013 | Healthy Living
Lisa Haisha

The people who can capture our attention regardless of what they're doing have charisma. Their magnetism is potent, they effortlessly make a dynamic impact.

Everyday Sadism: Throwing Light on the Dark Triad

Wray Herbert | Posted 04.24.2013 | Science
Wray Herbert

The Dark Triad of personality theory -- psychopathy, Machiavellianism and narcissism -- has been studied for years, and is fairly well accepted in psychological science. But now a triad of scientists is challenging the Dark Triad, suggesting that the construct is incomplete.

The Key To Finding The Right Career For You

Heidi Grant Halvorson, Ph.D. | Posted 04.15.2013 | Healthy Living
Heidi Grant Halvorson, Ph.D.

Choosing a career path (or changing one) is, for most of us, a confusing and anxiety-riddled experience. Many will tell you to "follow your passion" or "do what you love," but like Cal Newport argues in So Good They Can't Ignore You, this is not very useful advice.

The Like Trail: What You Like on Facebook Says More Than You Know

Matthew Hutson | Posted 05.12.2013 | Technology
Matthew Hutson

Previous research has shown that basic demographic information (such as age, gender, and education level) can be guessed by looking at online profiles. But a new study goes much farther, documenting clues for intelligence, sexual orientation, and drug use.

Why The Midlife Crisis Is A Total Myth

Susan Krauss Whitbourne | Posted 03.06.2013 | Fifty
Susan Krauss Whitbourne

Midlife crisis. We hardly even question the term any more. A staple of our pop culture, the midlife crisis appears in movies, TV sitcoms, news stories, commentaries and magazine ads for red sports cars. But is the idea of a midlife crisis really a myth?

What Type Of Gift Wrapper Are You?

Janie Emaus | Posted 02.18.2013 | Fifty
Janie Emaus

The older I get, the more I dislike gift wrapping. Not that I ever really liked it in the first place. I'd just as soon put the presents I've bought in paper bags. But all that brown isn't very festive and I don't think my family would be too happy with what resembles bags of groceries for them to open.

Your Start-Up Life: Spreading Positivity With Nelly Furtado

Rana Florida | Posted 02.09.2013 | Impact
Rana Florida

"I always remember that to be critiqued is part of being human; no one can escape it; it's the price you pay for putting your vulnerability on display as a creative person. Failure is very important, as it is inevitability in life. Incredible growth, self-realization and reflection comes from failure."

What Is the Best Explanation for Identity?

Quora | Posted 01.14.2013 | Science
Quora

This question originally appeared on Quora. By Paul King, Computational Neuroscientist, Technology Entrepreneur From the perspective of neuroscien...

Pounds of Personality

Wray Herbert | Posted 01.02.2013 | Science
Wray Herbert

Is it possible that the interaction between personality and weight is a two-way street -- that is, that weight gain might also cause a change in personality, a shift toward impulsiveness over time?

Shyness, Attractive Teen Girls and Being Misunderstood

Barbara Greenberg | Posted 12.29.2012 | Parents
Barbara Greenberg

It is our responsibility as parents, teachers, therapists and members of the community to teach others that beauty is not a vaccine against life's difficulties.

Is Your Personality Making It Impossible To Eat Right?

Posted 11.05.2012 | OWN

By Corrie Pikul While you can't change who you are (not easily, at least), you can outsmart your inner eater. As a reminder, always consult ...

10 People Who Make You Who You Are

Thought Catalog | Posted 10.23.2012 | Women

While our lives are no doubt filled with people who mold and shape us as we grow, there are certain characters who stick out as being particularly inf...

Does Obama Need to Really "Want It" to Be a Good Leader?

Nathaniel Frank | Posted 12.09.2012 | Politics
Nathaniel Frank

There's a reason the current president promised to be "no-drama Obama." It's a promise he's delivered on, and that has served the country well. Those who want to know what a re-elected Obama is likely to do should not be distracted by his underwhelming recent performances. They should look back at his first-term record and note how consistent it is with his pragmatic and moderate personal character: an effective, but ultimately modest, balanced stimulus that's helped turn the economy around; the achievement, at long-last, of near-universal healthcare using an idea originating in conservative circles; the comeback of that emblem of American capitalism, the auto industry; winding down two wars and killing al Qaeda's leader in a bold but limited strike that deployed smart power rather than chest-thumping militarism; advancing and protecting reproductive and LGBT rights.

On Rediscovering Your True Self

Gangaji | Posted 12.08.2012 | Healthy Living
Gangaji

In not knowing, just for a moment, you can directly discover yourself. This discovery does not arrive by thought, but by your own immediate direct experience. What is here, before every thought, after every thought and during every thought?

Resident Evil 6 -- Live Commentary From SeaNanners and Voice Star Matthew Mercer (VIDEO)

Shira Lazar | Posted 12.04.2012 | Technology
Shira Lazar

YouTuberSeaNanners brings his famous gaming commentary live to the What's Trending studio while answering fan questions and guiding me through Residen...

The Gregarious Salesman: Death of a Stereotype

Wray Herbert | Posted 11.17.2012 | Science
Wray Herbert

Just because extraverts are attracted to sales jobs, does this mean they are necessarily good at selling us SUVs and wide-screen TVs and time shares in Honolulu?

POLL: Ryan Addition Fails, Latino Voters Still Don't Trust Romney

The Huffington Post | Janell Ross | Posted 08.23.2012 | Latino Voices

While President Barack Obama’s persistently large Latino voter lead over Gov. Mitt Romney has become a campaign season theme, a new poll indicates t...

Is Your Need for Attention Ruining Everyone Else's Life?

Lisa Haisha | Posted 10.01.2012 | Healthy Living
Lisa Haisha

The narcissist is arguably the most noticeable in the impostor family because it doesn't just expect the spotlight -- this impostor demands it.

Persuasion Is Local

Art Markman, Ph.D. | Posted 09.10.2012 | Healthy Living
Art Markman, Ph.D.

A new psychology paper, published in the June 2012 issue of Psychological Science, looked at the effectiveness of different advertising messages based on people's personality traits.

Why Thinking Isn't Always Good

Lisa Haisha | Posted 08.29.2012 | Healthy Living
Lisa Haisha

It's a good idea to think things through, especially for major decisions. But sometimes people over-think a situation, even when the decision is relat...

Cara Santa Maria

Woof! Do People Really Look Like Their Pets?

HuffingtonPost.com | Cara Santa Maria | Posted 06.14.2012 | Science

2012-06-14-caradog.jpgIs there any truth to the idea that cat people and dog people are fundamentally different? Do people really look like their pets? What does the science say?

How To Take Control Of Stress At Work

Christy Matta, M.A. | Posted 08.01.2012 | Healthy Living
Christy Matta, M.A.

Job demands can certainly cause stress. But your own reaction to those demands can have a significant impact on the intensity of stress you experience.