Is Your Job a Good Fit?
You’re probably used to looking for so-called good jobs and avoiding bad ones, but we might be better off looking for jobs that fit, that are a good match for our talents and personality. This approac...
2 Dec 202410min
The Wisdom and Wonder of Uncertainty
Google searches for "uncertainty" are at a five-year high, so it seems like the right time to revisit "Uncertain: The Wisdom and Wonder of Being Unsure" by Maggie Jackson. One thing we are certain of?...
29 Nov 202414min
From Hot Takes to Handshakes: A Thanksgiving Survival Guide
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! To celebrate, we’re bringing back Ian Leslie, a columnist for the New Statesman, who’s going to teach us how to transform the heat of conflict, disagreement, and argument...
28 Nov 202414min
Happiness That You Can Eat
James Beard Award-winner Rowan Jacobsen on the surprising history and magical properties of chocolate. 🎁 Save 50% on a Next Big Idea Club express membership when you use code DAILY50 at nextbigideacl...
27 Nov 202412min
What Would Socrates Do?
What can the father of Western philosophy teach us about how to live today? A great deal, according to Donald J. Robertson, author of the new book "How to Think Like Socrates: Ancient Philosophy as a ...
26 Nov 202415min
How to Find Work That Works for You
A psychologist’s guide to finding your most fulfilling job yet. 📕 Job Therapy: Finding Work That Works for You by Tessa West 🎁 Use code DAILY50 at nextbigideaclub.com/gift to take 50% off a Next Big...
25 Nov 202412min
Is Marriage Still Relevant?
Allison Raskin's new book is "I Do (I Think): Conversations About Modern Marriage."
22 Nov 20249min
The Urban-Rural Divide Is Smaller Than You Think
Elizabeth Currid-Halkett, a public policy professor at USC, has spent years studying small-town America. What she's learned may surprise you. 📕 The Overlooked Americans 📬 Check out our daily Substac...
21 Nov 20249min
