The Comeback Is Not a Straight Line
Setbacks inside the recovery are part of the recovery.
Category: Moments
Short real-time updates and posts from Chris — the “Magic Moments” live feed.
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Halfway Through the Year: A Midpoint Review That Does Not Hurt
The end of May is close enough to the midpoint to take stock. A short, honest review process for the year so far, designed to produce adjustments rather than guilt. Read more
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The Long Weekend Rule: Resting Before You Are Empty
Most of us rest only when forced to. A case for scheduling recovery the way athletes do, before the tank is dry, using the long weekend as a model. Read more
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Why the Best Teams Argue More, Not Less
Research on psychological safety shows that the highest-performing groups report more conflict, not less. The difference is what kind, and how it ends. Read more
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Negative Splits: Pacing Yourself for a Stronger Second Half of the Year
Distance runners call it a negative split: running the second half faster than the first. If your year started fast and faded, the idea offers a hopeful way to approach the months ahead. Read more
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From Decoration Day to Memorial Day: How a Day of Remembrance Took Shape
Memorial Day began after the Civil War as Decoration Day, when communities placed flowers on soldiers’ graves. Here’s how it grew into the national day of remembrance Americans know today. Read more
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What Pit Crews Teach About Handling Predictable Problems
The Indianapolis 500 is traditionally run on Memorial Day weekend. The crews in the pits offer a useful lesson for any comeback: rehearse your response to the problems you know are coming. Read more
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Awe as a Reset: Why Big Landscapes Make Big Worries Feel Smaller
Standing at a canyon’s edge or under a sky full of stars can shrink a problem to its proper size. Here’s what researchers mean by awe, and how to find more of it this summer. Read more
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How to Write a Graduation Card That Actually Helps
Most graduation cards say the same few things. A few thoughtful sentences can give a graduate something to hold onto in the uncertain months ahead. Here’s how to write one worth keeping. Read more
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The End-of-History Illusion: Why You Will Change More Than You Expect
People of every age tend to believe they’ve mostly finished changing. Research suggests otherwise. Here’s what the end-of-history illusion means for graduates, career changers and anyone starting over. Read more
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How Honeybee Swarms Choose a New Home, and What Teams Can Learn
In late spring, honeybee colonies split and thousands of bees must agree on a new home. How they decide, with no single bee in charge, holds useful lessons for teams facing a big choice. Read more