Why do some people thrive while others merely survive? It seems that the answer lies not in the circumstances that we each experience, but rather, in our individual brains. The human brain may have evolved over millions of years, but it still uses the same basic survival mechanisms as it did when our earliest ancestors walked the planet. In this modern world, these default threat responses, which were originally designed to protect us, are more likely to sabotage us and hold us back from experiencing all that life has to offer. Wired for Life explains why we think, decide and act the way we...

Attention is a most precious gift. It brings meaning, connection and happiness to our lives.

Studies suggest attention spans are declining, distraction is growing, and we're more concerned than ever about losing the ability to perform the simple but crucial act of paying attention. It's one of the greatest concerns for current and future generations.

When you harness the power of attention, life changes in surprising ways: relationships deepen, experiences become more meaningful and things unfold with greater harmony.

Your attention is fragile and, by taking care of it in a few...