Yale’s most popular class — Psychology and The Good Life.

Here are 5 key lessons that could help you lead a happier life: About 50% of happiness is determined by genetics.

10% is determined by circumstances.

40% is determined by us:

— Our thoughts

— Our actions

— Our attitude.

Most of us overestimate the role of circumstances, and underestimate our role, in increasing our happiness.

10 and 11-year-old sisters created one of the largest bath bomb companies in the world.

The company ships 500,000 bath bombs per month and employs 200+ people.

Here’s the story: In 2013, Caroline and Isabel Bercaw started a science experiment.

They made bath bombs. Little balls that would turn any bath into some colorful concoction.

The sisters sold their first products at a local fair… and sold out on day 1.

AI is a tool to be harnessed. Like any tool, it’s about how you use it.

3 principles we use to teach AI to teens: 1. Many platforms will be built on top of AI. The tools will change constantly.

Instead of focusing on the tool, focus on how AI works more broadly. Then be able to apply those learnings to any AI tool that may come out.

Hindering thoughts that prevent people from putting themselves out there: 1. Afraid of being called "Wannabe" before they are successful.

But why does "wannabe" have such a negative connotation? Before anyone is anything - they have to WANT TO BE that thing. What's wrong with wanting to be anything and working for it?

Artificial Intelligence has taken the world of education by storm.

But 99% of teachers, parents, and even students have no idea where it’s going.

Here’s a quick 3-minute summary of what you need to know about AI in education: Context:

In the last few months, we’ve seen:

- Students use AI to cheat and plagiarize
- Schools block the use of AI tools
- The launch of new AI tools to help teachers catch AI-generated writing

But AI can be great for education, too. Let’s take a look…

Instead of setting 1 big goal, break down your goals like this:

Goal — long-term but measurable.

Check ins — how often you measure progress.

Inputs — daily actions designed to achieve your goal. At each Check in, tweak your Inputs to stay on track for your Goal.

A great check-in is a monthly review.

I asked 50 children from around the world what they thought about their education system.

Here’s what they said:

”School teaches you to be afraid of making mistakes, exploring, and trying new things.” ”When I ask: ‘Why do we have to learn this?’ The teacher answers: ‘You have to learn what everyone learns.’ Everyone is special and should learn what they want and not something that they are obligated to.”

6 years ago I was laid off twice.

I remember sitting on THIS beach in LA with a friend on my birthday talking about how I could make $800 to make rent in San Francisco. But because I had no work visa, I couldn’t wait tables or teach skating. Instead, I looked at Craigslist ads for all cash jobs like washing dishes or handing out flyers.

I thought I’d have to leave SF. I had no savings, no work visa (I’m from Canada), and little job experience.

ChatGPT is the tip of the iceberg.

7 AI websites that will change education forever: Historical Figures

What: Talk with famous thinkers from history.

Link: [apps.apple.com/us/app/histori…](apps.apple.com/us/app/histori…)

(h/t @scottbelsky)

In 2018, an Amazon employee leaked an internal writing workshop.

Steal Amazon’s 7 writing tips: Use shorter than 30 words per sentence

If your sentence is longer than 30 words, your thinking is not clear.

Take the time to state your idea concisely. That way, it’s more likely your readers understand what you’re saying.

Only 9-12% of people keep their New Year’s Resolutions.

But you’re not the problem — your goals are.

Here’s how to design goals you’ll actually achieve in 2023: Inputs, Not Outputs

Most people set goals like: Weigh 180 pounds by the end of the year.

But that tells you absolutely nothing about how to make it happen.

It’s an output.

Instead, make your goals inputs.