The Ikea Effect

This just in from NPR… Building your own stuff boosts your feelings of pride and competence, and also signals to others that you are competent. Have you ever spent a couple of hours working on a craft project — or a presentation for work — and then fallen in love with...

Becoming Ourselves

“When I reflect on the life and witness of Martin Luther King, Jr., one thing that strikes me is obvious: he didn’t start out to be who he ended up being. He didn’t set out to be a visionary leader, intent on making an impact on the country and...