Studies
Women and Financial Knowledge
The Times interviewed Billfold pal Helaine Olen, Julie Nelson, the chairwoman of the economics department at the University of Massachusetts Boston, Tahira K. Hira, a professor of personal finance and consumer economics at Iowa State University and a few others about how women know more about money than what the financial services industry claims. It’s on point.
The Tiger Cubs Grow Up
Slate looked at a study examining if the “Tiger Mom” style of parenting actually results in high-achieving, successful kids and found that no, that may not actually be the case.
The Study of Duck Sex Organs is Good for the Global Economy
Duck penis researcher Patricia Brennan defends the importance of her research into duck penises.
No Apologies
“When you refuse to apologize, it actually makes you feel more empowered,” he said. “That power and control seems to translate into greater feelings of self-worth.”
Power Is Power
Logan Hill dissects the management styles on offer in Game of Thrones. Be terrifying, seems a universal strategy.
Up And At ‘Em
In Men’s Journal, surfer Laird Hamilton argues that getting up early in the morning is better for us because we accomplish more and have better focus in the mornings after we’ve had enough rest.
Snoozing and Losing
Do you hit the snooze button every morning? I do, and it is bad for me, according to science.
The Ultimatum Game
A story from Pacific Standard shows that humans don’t all behave like we think they will.
The Narcissist Gets the Job
Be confident in your abilities, but don’t be a jerk about it.
Do You Know Your Type?
The Washington Post has an in-depth look at the Myers-Briggs test and whether or not it’s valuable.
