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How PJ Harvey rediscovered her zest, and why adopting a ‘beginner’s mind’ can help you beat the 10,000 hour rule.
Ada Lovelace and Jimi Hendrix were barred from formal education. They taught themselves, with impressive results. Here’s how they did it.
Frida Kahlo and Montaigne used radical self-curiosity to overcome adversity. Learn why getting curious about yourself can break bad habits and transform pain into creativity.
Isaac Newton was the son of an illiterate farmer. Isolated and lonely as a child, he developed a superpower: he never stopped questioning. He used it to change scientific history.
Why do cliffhangers work so well? Psychology shows how unanswered questions hook our attention — and why we can’t stop thinking about them.
Stories for the open-minded