Self Knowledge

Everyday Grace At Trader Joe's: Who You Really Are

Dr. Alex Benzer | Posted 11.06.2009 | Living


Dr. Alex Benzer

You're born naked and you leave the same way. Can't take it with you, chief. And if the economic crisis of the past year has taught us anything, it's "easy come, easy go." You can't own stuff.

Dialogue on Leadership in Uncertain Times: Session 5

Jan Birchfield, Ph.D | Posted 11.05.2009 | Living


Jan Birchfield, Ph.D

Sometimes we have to get thrown out of a job in order to recognize that it wasn't a good fit. This is a challenge in a bad economy. Nonetheless, it is inspiring to watch what you are doing in the face of this challenge.

We Teach Best What We Most Need to Learn

Mike Robbins | Posted 10.16.2009 | Living


Mike Robbins

As I've been making my way through my feelings of remorse, embarrassment, and confusion - I've been thinking a lot about the well-known saying, "We teach best what we most need to learn.

The Private Measure of Self: A Crucial Part of Ted Kennedy's Legacy

Kathleen Reardon | Posted 09.29.2009 | Living


Kathleen Reardon

You don't have to be a lover of history as Kennedy was to learn, as he did, that your own history is worth study. To not know it is to assure repetition of its less admirable parts.

Happiness Quiz: How Well Do You Know Yourself?

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 06.07.2009 | Living


Gretchen Rubin

Here's a quiz, lightly adapted from The Creative Lawyer, to help you figure out your interests. Not what you wish interested you, but what actually interests you.

Take The Test: How Happy Are You?

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 01.21.2009 | Living


Gretchen Rubin

I'm working on my Happiness Project, and you could have one, too! Everyone's project will look different, but it's the rare person who can't benefit. ...