Shawn Achor on The Happy Secret to Better Work

Main Point: Success does not lead to happiness. Happiness leads to success.

Practically speaking: Keep a gratitude journal. Encourage others. Exercise.

 

Dan Pink on The Surprising Science of Motivation

 

Dan Ariely asks Are We In Control of Our Own Decisions

Main Point: Defaults determine outcomes.

 

Steven Johnson on Where Good Ideas Come From

Main Point: Slow hunch. Sharing and cultivating ideas with others.