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September 26, 2022 Humans have always had a strong desire to know the future. Soon after writing was developed in ancient Mesopotamia the Babylonians began using it to catalog thousands of auguries—observances of natural phenomena that they believed could predict major events.1 We still want to know what’s going to happen in the near future.

The difference between planning ahead and worrying ahead When was the last time you watched the entire safety demonstration by an airline cabin crew? If you’ve traveled enough, you could probably stand up and give most of the presentation yourself. Using props like a seatbelt, an oxygen mask, and a lifejacket, the attendants talk about

The Human Factor in Success During the ten days of track and field competition at the recent World Athletics Championships, athletes ran faster, jumped higher, or threw farther than ever before. In process they set three world records and ten meet records.1 So what enabled them to achieve these new levels of success? You might

Avoiding Retirement Claustrophobia Retirement is supposed to be a time of increased freedom and happiness. After all, when you no longer need a job to provide your living, you can pursue the things you never had time for before. However, for many people, the thought of retiring brings anxiety. A recent survey by the job

How long will high inflation last and what should you do about it? Most people understand that inflation is when prices go up. To be more precise, the International Monetary Fund defines it this way: “Inflation is the rate of increase in prices over a given period of time. Inflation is typically a broad measure,