The 700-word read

The format is strict, but the topic is writer's choice. Stories under 700 words, as exercises in brevity.

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June 26, 2023

A growth mindset won't help you get into flow — but this will

Leading grit expert Angela Duckworth’s research was again validated in a recent study on what makes professional creatives go the distance.

June 22, 2023

Neil DeGrasse Tyson's advice for a career of lifelong learning

An unexpected reply from the scientist on Goodreads offered sage vocational advice.

June 19, 2023

Dr. Brené Brown nails narcissists in 4 sentences flat

The shame researcher shared a fascinating reframe with Tim Ferriss in a recent interview.

June 15, 2023

The quiet truth in Daniel Kwan's impostor syndrome confession

The triple Oscar® winner, 35, said onstage his impostor syndrome was at “an all-time high” upon receiving the award for best original writing.

April 15, 2022

What Einstein's cluttered desk says about the link between messiness and creativity

His workspace was chaotic, a setup that works in some scenarios, but not others.

April 5, 2022

Why Bill Gates and Warren Buffett say this is ‘The best business book ever written’

The two men, each worth over $100 billion, say a 1969 classic is their favorite read.

April 4, 2022

Lizzo now officially 100% that bitch® in trademark rejection reversal

An appeal board determined that consumers inevitably associate the phrase with the bop virtuoso’s brand, overruling the United States Patent and Trademark Office.