On The Wisdom Daily this week (July 6-10), we discussed tips for being true to yourself when professional pressure intensifies, the upside to anticipating negative outcomes, the bright future of Judaism in the United States despite a less religious populace and the process of furthering Middle East peace. Did you grow wiser this week? We hope The Wisdom Daily played a part.
Authenticity and Ambition: Four Steps to Nurturing Both – Naomi Telushkin
Experiencing the world’s most famous film festival was as intense as I’d anticipated when I went to Cannes. Looking back, I realize that what takes your breath away in terms of flash and glare may actually shed light on an important challenge: not losing yourself… READ MORE
How Negative Thinking Can Boost Problem-Solving – Geoff Mitelman
The New York Times website recently featured a short, simple game to assess your skill in solving puzzles: Type in three numbers, and see if those numbers obey a certain rule. Some sequences will obey the rule, and some won’t. What’s the rule?… READ MORE
Judaism in America: It’s (Probably) the End of the World as We Know It – Brad Hirschfield
We Jews, however we understand ourselves, are more integrally linked to the larger American culture than perhaps any previous generation of diaspora Jews, including past generations…?READ MORE
Wisdom on Night Owls, Cars and Anxiety: Must-Read Links – TWD
Check out these recent links – fascinating essays and interviews that came across our radar – for fresh, wise viewpoints about operating a Google self-driving car, building a peaceful life after a traumatic childhood, staying up long after sundown… READ MORE
Is Negotiating Without a Deal Productive? – Brad Hirschfield
From Odyssey Networks’ Faith on the Record series: In life, we know the ends shouldn’t justify the means. But let’s not invert that, either. As we pass another nuclear deal deadline with Iran, U.S. officials are praising the productive talks – with little to show for it… READ MORE
Here at The Wisdom Daily (TWD), we feature spiritual insights on daily life, designed to help improve and enhance our relationships with ourselves, our families and the world around us.