Why Dogs Chase Squirrels
We often simplify animal behavior, like assuming dogs always want to kill squirrels. But in reality, our perceptions are conditioned. Dogs and squirrels often play together and chase each other, revealing the complexity of their interactions. They are not one-dimensional creatures, but multifaceted.
This is What Facebook Did to My Business
One of my best friends back home recently said, “Looks like business is great.” I asked him why he would say that. “Oh I saw on Facebook.” My business hasn’t been great, which is why his comment surprised me.
Why You Need to See ‘Where to Invade Next’
Michael Moore rubs a lot of Americans the wrong way. But whether you like him or not, you absolutely need to see his new film. The core message of “Where to Invade Next” is that we can choose to treat each other with dignity, respect, and love.
Teacher’s Facebook Post on Why She Quit After 30 Years
I recently came across Kathy Margolis’ Facebook post, which seems to have really struck a chord (over 35,000 shares). All of her thoughts on the school system are applicable to schools around the world.
These People took the Play It Away Challenge. Here’s what happened.
Last week, I challenged my readers to go out and play. To combat stress, to forget about anxiety. The results were awesome.
Why Do Adults Stop Playing?
Dr. Peter Gray, play researcher and author of Free to Learn, attributes suppression of play to school. We learn in school that everything is "work" and play is only a reward for work.
How to Get Hired by a Silicon Valley Billionaire
Helping people first is essential. Working for free can help build trust, create goodwill, and positive relationships that can lead to future opportunities. But some people struggle to figure out how they can help others.
This Cop Quit His Job and Rediscovered Himself through Play
I received a message from an old friend today. We’ve known each other since we were about 12 years old, playing little league baseball together.
Nearly 20 years later, he told me that he’d just quit being a cop. Here is his message.
How to Be Friends with Other Species
Heartwarming commercial showing interspecies friendships. It reminded me of Stuart Brown’s research, and the story he tells about the polar bear that played with a sled dog for weeks.
What I Learned Auditioning for Richard Linklater’s Film
I’m not an actor. I’ve never auditioned before. Here’s what happened when I tried out for a movie role, for one of the greatest directors of our generation.
