Why giving up on goals is good for you, and how to know which to ditch

Aron Leah of Fried Cactus This was meant to be a big year for me. I planned to run a marathon, gain a diploma in Spanish and begin work on my next book – all while growing my social media following to promote my journalism. Even when I have felt frustrated or stressed, I have […]
The truth about narcissists: How to handle them, and can they change?

Looking back, the signs were obvious: an extreme need for control, a pathological tendency to exaggerate and an almost comical sense of superiority. My family member claimed to know more than everyone about everything, no matter the topic. He claimed to have the makings of a world-class teacher, doctor, writer or athlete, while also boasting […]
How to stop living payday to payday – Diana Clement

When that happened, the couple sought advice through a mentor at Moneywise Manawatū. They were advised to use the No Asset Procedure, which is a type of insolvency, which enables people to clear existing debt. That gave them breathing room. Until discharged, however, the pair couldn’t borrow or get credit cards. “It’s like being blacklisted,” […]
How to spot a psychopath, according to the psychologist who’s spent 20 years analyzing America’s most dangerous criminals

When asked by his fifth-grade teacher what he wanted to be when he grew up, Dr Nicholas Kardaras said ‘psychologist.’ But 10 year-old Nicholas had no idea his career treating mental illness would, in 2020, lead him to sit across the table from a teenage killer who stabbed three friends with a utility knife. Corey […]
How to disagree better – The Atlantic

Our writers’ perspectives on arguing and communicating in healthier ways Damir Sagolj / Reuters February 17, 2024, 8 AM ET This is an edition of The Wonder Reader, a newsletter in which our editors recommend a set of stories to spark your curiosity and fill you with delight. Sign up here to get it every […]