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28 changes to make in your 20s to set yourself up for lifelong success

Your 20s are, at least according to one psychologist, the "defining decade," because they play a huge role in who you'll become personally and professionally.So don't screw them up!We're only kidding —...

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3 simple hobbies that can make you smarter

Here's my top three:1. WritingI guess, reading as a hobby goes without saying. However, despite reading is named among the top hobbies that foster your personal development, writing is likely to...

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11 mind-blowing psychology findings that explain the baffling choices you...

If you assume that you understand why you think and act the way you do, you're probably wrong.Decades of psychological research suggest that people behave in ways that are mysterious and perplexing —...

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19 life-saving facts that everyone should know

Just about everyone knows that you should never text and drive, and that you should stop, drop, and roll if you catch on fire.But life can also throw situations at us for which we don't have a quick,...

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10 things I wish someone had told me when I was 20

This post from entrepreneur Nelson Wang originally appeared on Quora as an answer to the question "What is it that nobody tells you about adult life?"My second startup had just completely failed. I...

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17 ways you should invest your time in your 20s for long-term success

Don't waste time, because that's "the stuff life is made of."It was good advice when Benjamin Franklin said it, and it's good advice now, no matter your age.But your 20s are a particularly crucial time...

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9 tricks for remembering everything you read

Over on Quora, an overwhelmed student posed the question: "What is the best way to memorize or remember what you study/read?"Tons of people weighed in with answers based on their personal experiences...

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A management professor shares the top 5 habits influential people share

This post from Maxim Sytch, associate professor of management at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business, originally appeared on Quora as an answer to the question, "What are some...

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Google employees confess all the things they hated most about working at...

A job at Google.It's career heaven, right? How could a gig at the biggest, most ambitious tech company on the planet possibly be bad?Well, take a look at this Quora thread, which is being constantly...

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9 easy ways to feel less awkward in any situation

You go to hug someone, but they're trying to shake your hand, so you end up backslapping them from a foot away.You think the person next to you overheard you whispering about how cute they are, so you...

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Here's what it was like to work on the original iPhone, codenamed 'Project...

This post from Terry Lambert, associate professor of management at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business, originally appeared on Quora as an answer to the question, "What was it like...

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How to save money at Starbucks, according to the baristas who know best

Thanks to substitutions, endless flavors and add-ons, and secret menus and combos, pretty much any drink at Starbucks is fully customizable.The only downside to these bespoke beverages is that often...

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13 more mind-blowing psychology findings that explain the baffling choices...

Business Insider recently published a roundup of 11 fascinating psychology findings, drawn from responses on the Quora thread,"What are some mind-blowing facts about social psychology?"We could have...

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5-minute morning routines that can make your whole day better

If you feel a twinge of jealousy each time you read about another successful person who wakes up at 4 a.m. to meditate, jog, read a novel, and eat two grapefruits, take heart.You don't have to add...

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A university president shares 5 tips for college students they don't hear...

This post by Santa Ono, former president of The University of Cincinnati, originally appeared on Quora as an answer to the question, "What are some good pieces of advice that most college students are...

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13 ways to trick yourself out of being lazy

Laziness begets laziness.Why go to the gym tonight? After all, you haven't gone in a week. Why take out the garbage when your whole apartment is a mess?Fair points. But it's time to break the cycle.We...

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19 signs you're a functioning adult — even if it doesn't feel like it

If you're waiting for a certificate from the government that says, "Congratulations: You are officially an adult," we are sorry to tell you that you will be waiting forever.But fear not! There are...

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18 habits of highly successful people

Success can seem like a great mystery — some people are destined for it while others aren't.But that's probably not the case. While luck and genetics may play a role, there are certain learnable...

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15 daily habits that are easy to practice and can significantly improve your...

Want to pick up some good habits? The best approach is to start small.In the Quora thread "What are some good 'mini habits' to practice each day?" readers shared the simple habits you should follow...

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9 pieces of advice you'll be glad you ignored

Generally speaking, when people give you life advice, they aren't trying to steer you wrong.That doesn't necessarily mean their tips are helpful.Over on Quora, more than 100 people have answered the...

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