Paul's latest book is Origins: How the Nine Months Before Birth Shape the Rest of Our Lives.
Annie Murphy Paul is the author of Origins and the forthcoming book Brilliant: The New Science of Smart. Her writing has appeared in the New York Times Magazine, the New York Times Book Review, Discover and Health.
In a vulnerable moment, it helps to reaffirm your personal values
We cling to our misconceptions more than we’d like to admit
New research shows that power is a mindset that can be cultivated
Three practical ways to use information gaps to stimulate curiosity and promote learning
The smartest groups are composed of people who are good at reading one another’s social cues
Great expectations promote great achievement. Here’s why:
Psychology
Being able to identify but not get rid of distracting thoughts leads to better performance
We can now take classes anywhere, at any time. So why do we so often give up on learning?
Too often the feedback we give (and get) is ineffectual or even counterproductive. Here’s how to do it right
Education
“What the Best College Students Do,” a book by historian and educator Ken Bain, draws a road map for how students can get the most out of college, no matter where they go
