Interesting people have a special magnetism. They tell incredible stories and lead unusual lives. But what exactly makes them so captivating? They’re curious more than anything else. An interesting ...

Most of us know and value pleasant experiences. We savor the taste of a freshly picked strawberry. We laugh more than an event warrants, just because laughing feels good. We might argue about the ...

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I was talking to a client who is currently a c-suite executive in a Fortune 500 company. As often happens in large political environments, there has been a major restructure, and after discussions, ...

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I’ve always been fascinated by people who seem effortlessly interesting. I used to get jealous of them, but not anymore. Wildly interesting people are a source of fascination to me, and often, it’s ...

If we want to lead a fulfilling life, changing our point of view is not only beneficial but also necessary. "By holding different perspectives, we are able to see the whole. No one of us has the whole ...

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