I’m Charles Duhigg, a writer at the New Yorker and author of The Power of Habit and Supercommunicators.
This is a newsletter about the science of living better.
Many scientific papers are complicated, dense and – to everyone but other scientists – somewhat confusing.
But, research offers insights into how our brains, bodies and the world works. So, every other week or so, I’ll take a question like -
What’s the best way to begin a hard conversation?
How do I become more creative?
How can I lose weight?
How can I help someone feel heard during a meeting?
- and I’ll read studies, talk to experts, find some of the people who have succeeded at solving this conundrum, and send you a summary of my favorite takeaways. My goal is to provide a few useful tips you can use right away.
And that’s it. That’s the whole idea: A brief newsletter with advice, rooted in science, that helps us all get a little better at life.
And for those who desire more, each newsletter will also provide details about where this science comes from and the stories behind it. (And an invitation to respond, because I want to hear what has helped you change, and what questions you want answered.)
I hope you’ll join in.
Charles
A note on paid subscriptions:
You don’t need to pay for this newsletter. You’ll get nothing additional for doing so, except my thanks. But, really: It’s fine to read for free
Send me questions!
Do you have something you want me to research? Let me know, and I’ll do my best! (And, if you’re willing, let the world know that your brilliant question sent me down a path.)
