Archive for July 2026

“You need to hustle more! “You can’t just stand around watching!” “Don’t be lazy out there!” We’ve all head sports parents say these things to their kids (or worse!), and while well intentioned, phrases like these often do more harm than good. Instead of telling a kid what to do, here’s a script to try…

The Hawthorne Effect Is the “Hawthorne Effect” ruining your remote work culture? In the 1920s, researchers at the Hawthorne Works factory found that productivity spiked whenever workers were observed. The conclusion? People perform better when they feel noticed and valued. Fast forward to 2026, and the Hawthorne Effect has gone digital -but with a dangerous…

In sports, we hear coaches say that “the game is 90 percent mental,” and yet, ironically, 100 percent of practice time is dedicated to developing an athlete’s physical abilities. Unfortunately, this exclusively physical, overly traditional approach neglects the core aspect of what it is to become an elite athlete: Mental Fitness. Intuitively, we all know this.…

Problems are the Byproduct of Blessings I often watch the show “Frasier.” It’s comfort TV for me when I’m unwinding at night… In the last episode of the series, after 11 years of dealing with his father’s ugly chair ruining the vibe and decor of his apartment, he finally gets to replace the chair with…