Why do people make the choices they do? Researchers from the Center Synergy of Systems (SynoSys) at TUD Dresden University of Technology, the Max Planck Institute for Human Development, and the ...

Here's an example of using a three-minute exercise to overcome decision-making paralysis: A (activating event): I have a ...

“Structured empowerment” is a decision-making approach that scales. by Tatiana Sandino There’s often a moment when founders of fast-growth ventures realize they have lost control of the decisions ...

The other day, I heard a coach berate his players. “Instead of playing like you want to win,” he yelled, “you’re playing like you don’t want to lose!” He said it like it was a bad thing, and maybe it ...

Dying without a will can be costly and eliminate your ability to provide for loved ones.

The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. Imagine you’re in line at your favourite bakery, deciding whether to have a ...

This Pew Research Center report looks at Americans’ views of the U.S. military action against Iran, which began in February 2026, as well as Americans’ confidence in Trump to make good decisions when ...

Did you ever notice how small habits often end up becoming some of the most memorable aspects of a person’s personality? For example, you might have a favorite math teacher who became famous for his ...

As president, George W. Bush got ridiculed for calling himself “the decider.” It seemed so pompous and self-important. But in reality, we are all deciders. The quality of our lives is determined by ...

While it can be frustrating to fail, considerable research shows that frequently testing yourself as you learn, especially if you get something wrong, is an highly effective way to speed up the ...