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Over 140,000 kids from around the world were tested to see which is most important for success: grit or growth mindset.
Schools spend millions on grit and growth mindset programmes. But an analysis of 140,000 students from PISA 2022 suggests neither is the most important…
Feb 25
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January 2026
Likes, Swipes and Clickbait
How our Attention is Hijacked by ‘Shallow Curiosity’
Jan 12
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Chris Reid
Zest for Life
How PJ Harvey rediscovered her zest, and why adopting a ‘beginner’s mind’ can help you beat the 10,000 hour rule.
Jan 5
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Chris Reid
December 2025
Educate Yourself
Ada Lovelace and Jimi Hendrix’s 8-step programme
Dec 29, 2025
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Chris Reid
Get curious about yourself
Lessons from Frida Kahlo and Montaigne
Dec 22, 2025
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Chris Reid
Take Nobody’s Word For It
Things weren’t easy for Isaac Newton growing up.
Dec 15, 2025
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Chris Reid
The Psychology of the Cliffhanger
How to sell a hundred million books (and counting)
Dec 8, 2025
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Chris Reid
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