People who have at least three or four very close friendships are healthier, have higher wellbeing, and are more engaged in their jobs. But the absence of any close friendships can lead to boredom, loneliness, and depression.

At its fundamentally flawed core, the aim of almost any learning program is to help us become who we are not.

If you want people to understand that you value their contributions and that they are important, the recognition and praise you provide must have meaning that is specific to each individual.

You cannot be anything you want to be - but you can be a whole lot more of who you already are.

Its tempting to work more than 60 hours a week and sacrifice sleep, not move, and eat bad foods as they are convenient. But this comes with a cost.

The pursuit of meaning, not happiness, is what makes life worthwhile.

The absence of high-quality friendships is bad for your health, spirits, productivity, and longevity.