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The Only Thing You Can Buy That’s Guaranteed to Make You Happier, Backed by Science

The Only Thing You Can Buy That’s Guaranteed to Make You Happier, Backed by Science
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Want to Be More Persuasive, Starting Today? Research Says Stop Making Statements and Start Asking Questions

Want to Be More Persuasive, Starting Today? Research Says Stop Making Statements and Start Asking Questions
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Emotionally Intelligent People Use 3 Words to Turn Anxiety and Stress Into Confidence and Resolve, Backed by Neuroscience

Emotionally Intelligent People Use 3 Words to Turn Anxiety and Stress Into Confidence and Resolve, Backed by Neuroscience
28.09.2026 3

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Better Sleep, Better Health: a New Study Shows Getting More REM Sleep is Linked to Lower Risk of 83 Different Diseases

Better Sleep, Better Health: a New Study Shows Getting More REM Sleep is Linked to Lower Risk of 83 Different Diseases
25.09.2026 7

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Harvard Research Shows Great Negotiators Use This Sentence to Pay 8 Percent Less (and Avoid Haggling)

Harvard Research Shows Great Negotiators Use This Sentence to Pay 8 Percent Less (and Avoid Haggling)

Harvard Research Shows Great Negotiators Use This Sentence to Pay 8 Percent Less (and Avoid Haggling) Dislike negotiating? Hate to haggle? This phrase...

24.09.2026 5

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Feeling Stressed? Neuroscience Says What You (Don’t) Do for the Next 2 Minutes Will Make You Feel Calmer and More Relaxed

Feeling Stressed? Neuroscience Says What You (Don’t) Do for the Next 2 Minutes Will Make You Feel Calmer and More Relaxed
23.09.2026 7

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Nervous About Stepping Into a Superstar’s Shoes? Take Draymond Green’s Brilliantly Counterintuitive Approach

Nervous About Stepping Into a Superstar’s Shoes? Take Draymond Green’s Brilliantly Counterintuitive Approach
22.09.2026 10

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Warren Buffett Says 4 Timeless Principles Create Lifelong Success, Fulfillment, and Happiness

Warren Buffett Says 4 Timeless Principles Create Lifelong Success, Fulfillment, and Happiness Some of my favorite insights from Warren Buffett. EXPERT...

18.09.2026 50

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Harvard Researchers Identified 5 Types of Questions. 1 Makes a Great First Impression–and Builds Lasting Relationships

17.09.2026 9

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Want to Turn Failure Into Progress and Even Happiness? Science Says Just Tell Yourself the Right Story

16.09.2026 9

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This Billionaire Had a Root Canal Without Novocaine to ‘See If He Was a Badass.’ You Don’t Have to Go Nearly That Far

06.09.2026 20

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Want to Stop Dreaming and Start Doing? Why Successful People Always Use This Word

04.09.2026 10

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Can Adding This Element to Your Goals Make You Happier and More Successful? Science Says Yes

03.09.2026 10

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Intermittent Fasting, ‘Grazing,’ or OMAD? Science Says Meal Frequency Has No Impact on Appetite or Overall Health

02.09.2026 10

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The Upside of Imposter Syndrome

The Upside of Imposter Syndrome Research shows doubting your skills or success can actually be a good thing. EXPERT OPINION BY JEFF HADEN @JEFF_HADEN...

01.09.2026 10

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This Pioneering Psychologist’s Simple Equation Predicts How Successful You Will Be (and Explains Why)

This Pioneering Psychologist’s Simple Equation Predicts How Successful You Will Be (and Explains Why) Regardless of the way you choose to define...

31.08.2026 10

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Want to Accomplish More? Research Says Stop Trying to Achieve So Much at Once

27.08.2026 10

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How Did the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., Go From 0 to 190 Miles an Hour in Just 7 Months?

20.08.2026 10

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Will Buxton on the Historic Nature (and Personal Relevance) of the IndyCar Freedom 250 GP

19.08.2026 10

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Jeff Bezos Says Make Decisions Before You Have ‘Enough’ Information. If You Want to Be Happier, Science Says He’s Right

18.08.2026 20

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Less Inflammation, Lower Blood Pressure and Cholesterol: Science Says Drink a Glass of Orange Juice Every Day

17.08.2026 20

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Want to Be More Resilient? Psychologists Say Start Embracing an ‘Uncertainty Orientation’ Mindset

Want to Be More Resilient? Psychologists Say Start Embracing an ‘Uncertainty Orientation’ Mindset Rarely will there be a perfect plan. That’s...

14.08.2026 10

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Want to Own Rental Properties? 5 Financial Mistakes Smart Landlords Refuse to Make

13.08.2026 10

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New Scientific Discovery Says You Should Make Your Parents Start Taking a Daily Multivitamin

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Science Says People Who Can Laugh at Themselves Make Better Leaders (and are Happier, Too)

07.08.2026 10

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Want to Lose Belly Fat? New Research Shows You Can Work Out Just 1 Day a Week

Want to Lose Belly Fat? New Research Shows You Can Work Out Just 1 Day a Week Science shows the “weekend warrior” approach does work, but with a...

06.08.2026 20

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Do You Take Melatonin? Science Says It Won’t Help You Fall Asleep Faster, or Sleep Longer

05.08.2026 20

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Have High Blood Pressure? Scientists Just Discovered Cutting Out Salt is Only Half the Dietary Equation

04.08.2026 10

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Science Says Chronic Stress Actually Changes Your Personality (and Not in a Good Way)

04.08.2026 10

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Mark Cuban Says Effort Is Number 1 on the List of Things You Can Control. What’s Number 2?

31.07.2026 20

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Scientists Just Discovered How the Movies You Like Reveals Your Specific Personality Type

29.07.2026 10

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Why Should You Keep Your Full-Time Job While You Start a Business? So You Won’t Be a ‘Hypocrite’

27.07.2026 10

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Science Says 1 Emotion Best Predicts Whether You Will Someday Feel You Lived a Meaningful Life

24.07.2026 10

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Oprah Winfrey Says True Success Comes Down to Making a Difference in the Lives of Other People. Science Says She’s Right

Oprah Winfrey Says True Success Comes Down to Making a Difference in the Lives of Other People. Science Says She’s Right Wealth, career,...

22.07.2026 30

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Want to Make Your Brain Grow 2 Years Younger? Scientists Recently Discovered How

20.07.2026 20

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How Independent Grading Helps Fuel the $50 Billion Card Collectible Industry

18.07.2026 20

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How to Come Up With the Perfect Small-Business Idea (for You)

06.07.2026 30

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Think You Should Wait Before Drinking Your First Cup of Coffee? Science Says There’s No Need (or Benefit)

Think You Should Wait Before Drinking Your First Cup of Coffee? Science Says There’s No Need (or Benefit) Research shows when you drink your first...

29.06.2026 20

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The Easiest Way to Improve Brain Health and Mental Function? Start Taking Your Vitamins

The Easiest Way to Improve Brain Health and Mental Function? Start Taking Your Vitamins Research shows taking a daily multivitamin can improve your...

21.06.2026 30

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Why Research Shows Kids Should Watch Their Parents Argue

Why Research Shows Kids Should Watch Their Parents Argue As long as you disagree or argue the right way. EXPERT OPINION BY JEFF HADEN @JEFF_HADEN My...

19.06.2026 20

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Want to Turn Failure Into Progress, and Even Happiness? Research Shows You Just Need to Tell Yourself the Right Stories

12.06.2026 20

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How to Build a Brand That (Literally) Connects

How to Build a Brand That (Literally) Connects Direct-response advertising, or brand awareness marketing? The answer should be both. EXPERT OPINION BY...

11.06.2026 20

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Want to Learn Faster and Retain More? Neuroscience Reveals a Simple Way to ‘Light Up’ Your Brain’s Memory Center

10.06.2026 40

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Want to Live Longer? Research Reveals the Top Cardiac Risk Factor (and It’s Not Smoking)

09.06.2026 30

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7 Ways to Instantly Turn a Potential Argument Into a Respectful, Productive Conversation

7 Ways to Instantly Turn a Potential Argument Into a Respectful, Productive Conversation Hate to argue? Dislike conflict? Seven sentence-starters that...

01.06.2026 20

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Organizational Science Reveals the 1 Thing You Can Do to Instantly Become a Better Leader

Organizational Science Reveals the 1 Thing You Can Do to Instantly Become a Better Leader A meta-analysis of over 100 studies found that employees...

28.05.2026 30

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Wonder Whether You Get Enough Sleep? Science Says Just Answer These 6 Simple Questions

Wonder Whether You Get Enough Sleep? Science Says Just Answer These 6 Simple Questions Where health, longevity, and cognitive ability are concerned,...

27.05.2026 40

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My Wife and I Could Contribute $160,000 a Year to Our Retirement Plans. Here’s Why We Don’t

My Wife and I Could Contribute $160,000 a Year to Our Retirement Plans. Here’s Why We Don’t If you own your own business, you can sock away a...

26.05.2026 30

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Why You Should Never Want a Job You’re Qualified to Do

22.05.2026 30

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Research Shows Asking for Help Actually Makes You Seem Smarter and More Capable

Research Shows Asking for Help Actually Makes You Seem Smarter and More Capable Afraid that asking for help will make you seem in some way inferior?...

19.05.2026 40

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