In November 1621, after the Pilgrims’ first corn harvest proved successful, Governor William Bradford organized a celebratory feast and invited a group of the fledgling colony’s Native American allies, including the Wampanoag chief Massasoit. Now remembered as American’s “first Thanksgiving”—although the Pilgrims themselves may not have used the term at the time—the festival lasted for […]

There are smart dogs, and there are Einstein canines. Mia clearly belongs in the latter category. When a fire engulfed her family’s home in Greenville, S.C., the one-year-old Belgian Malinois opened four doors to make her way to the basement. There, she stood in a cool bathtub that quickly filled with water as firefighters doused the

For Students: Ask questions when you don’t understand. Take responsibility when you need help by asking for it. Acting with confidence whatever your level will help to foster more self-confidence. Emphasize strengths. Give yourself credit for everything you try. By focusing on what you can do, you applaud yourself for efforts rather than emphasizing end

Volume 42, Issue 2, Fall 2005 Business Today by Arun Alagappan “Evidence abounds to support the perception that Americans are underperforming academically. The most recent International Trends in Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) indicates that, in a test of math skills among eighth-graders from 46 countries, the United States-despite its unparalleled resources-ranked 15th. Yet Americans

The Myth of Passion and Motivation “On this particular day in the gym, there was a coach visiting who had worked with thousands of athletes over his long career, including some nationally-ranked athletes and Olympians. I had just finished my workout when I asked him, “What’s the difference between the best athletes and everyone else.

Seinfeld writes jokes every day and has done this for many years. The consistent effort he puts in is what has sharpened his skills and made him a master comedian.   Isaac caught Seinfeld backstage and asked if he had “any tips for a young comic.”Brad Isaac is a young comedian who found himself in

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Consistency molds needed constraints Since one can’t schedule insight, the worry is that one’s work will become repetitive. The mistake here is believing that a common theme, style, or process forces work to be mundane—creativity thrives on constraints.  When done right, consistency cultivates something that’s repeatable, not repetitive.