Throughout the Americas, diseases introduced with Europeans spread from tribe to tribe far in advance of the Europeans themselves, killing an estimated 95 percent of the pre- Columbian Native American population.

As Goethe said, 'Treat a man as he is and he will remain as he is. Treat a man as he can and should be, and he will become as he can and should be.

The truth is that we humans live on the surface, reacting emotionally to what people say and do. We form opinions of others and ourselves that are rather simplified. We settle for the easiest and most convenient story to tell ourselves.

Taking a walk in the countryside, like listening to a favourite song or meeting friends for an evening of conversation, is thus a good example of what the philosopher Kieran Setiya calls an ‘atelic activity’, meaning that its value isn’t derived from its telos, or ultimate aim. - Kieran Setiya

The Timing Question: Is now the right time to start your particular business?

The illusion that one has understood the past feeds the further illusion that one can predict and control the future.

Remember this: anticipation is the ultimate power. Losers react; leaders anticipate.

When big, right-brain emotions are raging out of control, help your kids tell the story about what’s upsetting them.

I stumble onto the big winners in extracurricular situations, the same way you could.

When it comes to health, age, intelligence, and luck, don’t make up excuses. Excuses hold you back and usually aren’t true.