“The people who do better are somehow better connected. In other words, there is an inherent logic in the idea that the more connections individuals make within their communities the better off they will be emotionally, socially, physically and economically.”
— Matthew Nicholson

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Psychology

A growing archive of 3,000+ moments, drawn from every interview.

When we're not well rested, we're not as healthy. Lack of sleep is often the culprit behind anxiety, stress, depression, and a myriad of health problems.

— Arianna Huffington

Co-Founder of The Huffington Post & Wellness Advocate

One you have to get a unique insight. It starts there. Two, you need to be prepared to devote a lot of energy and commitment.

— Steve Ballmer

Former CEO of Microsoft & Owner of Los Angeles Clippers

Electronic systems change not only what we know, but how we know it.

— Richard Posner

Influential Federal Judge & Law and Economics Scholar

My mind just never stopped thinking about what we could be doing next.

— will.i.am

Grammy-winning rapper, producer, and member of The Black Eyed Peas

Mental health conditions are extraordinarily common, conservatively 1 in 4 of us will suffer from one or more in our lifetime, and I defy you to find someone who hasn't seen the impact firsthand.

— Unknown

I have anxiety and depression, I don't 'suffer with them' as the description would normally go. I have them in the way I have arms, legs, eyes and a mouth, they are a part of me.

— Unknown

True success in life can only be gauged by something which is priceless; how much love you have in your life – I am truly fortunate to be surrounded by extremely loving and fun family and friends and nothing beats spending time with the people I love.

— Sir Richard Branson

Founder of Virgin Group & Billionaire Entrepreneur & Adventurer

If you fall flat on your face, at least you're moving forward. All you have to do is get back up and try again!

— Sir Richard Branson

Founder of Virgin Group & Billionaire Entrepreneur & Adventurer

Don't become paralysed by anticipating the unexpected. It does not pay to be worried about failure. If your mind is crowded with thoughts of what could happen, you will never achieve your best performance.

— Buzz Aldrin

Lunar Module Pilot on Apollo 11; Second Person to Walk on Moon

Every failure has lessons it can give us- and knowing failure is possible and monitoring where you expect it to occur, allows you to divert your attention to the necessary observations and actions to carry out the positive.

— Buzz Aldrin

Lunar Module Pilot on Apollo 11; Second Person to Walk on Moon

Resumes are not the way to find people. It's a connection and an instinct you have to listen to. I don't micro-manage, I give them enough rope to hang themselves.

— Donna Karan

Renowned Fashion Designer & Founder of DKNY Brand

A great entrepreneur always acts with full intention and without limitation, always striving for the best in everything they do. From an early age I knew I had to rely on myself, look after myself, to not be afraid of anything. It gave me huge confidence and unshakable belief.

— Laurence Graff

Founder and Chairman of Graff Diamonds, luxury jeweler and gemstone merchant

The only way you can experience the cosmic is by enhancing your perception. If your doors of perception are enhanced, everything becomes cosmic.

— Sadhguru

Yoga Guru & Founder of Isha Foundation

Performance is a mental construction. You have to be present in your own body and mind, and when you achieve that presence, you can transcend physical and mental limitations.

— Marina Abramović

Performance artist known for pushing boundaries of endurance and audience interaction

The wilderness doesn't care about your university degree, your bank balance, or your social media following. It only responds to your character, your resilience, and your ability to adapt.

— Bear Grylls

Survival TV Host & Adventurer Known for "Man vs. Wild

For the first time in over 20 years, I feel brown… I find myself being extra careful in terms of how I dress, where I go, how I speak, what I carry and how I behave; not to conform to any new social norms- but rather, so that people don't mistake me for a terrorist.

— Vikas Shah