All of us face moments when our values appear to be in conflict. But what if there were a way to organize our values that meant we never needed to give up the things that really matter to us?

Most people’s use of these concepts is so imprecise that trying to use them in our lives is like trying to drink a mixture of water and acid.

These five areas of focus have transformed my life, and I hope they can do the same for you and other bright, active minds.

How many times have you been told that you should love your parents, spouse, or even complete strangers “unconditionally”?

Healthy relationships are value-for-value exchanges, not one-sided sacrifices.

Uncover your deepest values with the Giant Mansion Exercise: imagine a life of wealth, free time, and purpose to reveal what truly gives your days meaning.

Many philosophies have advocated different conceptions of virtuous behavior. But what is a virtue, and how do we distinguish legitimate virtues from false ones?

Our mental time-energy is a vital resource for our ability to flourish in life that we should never squander.

Tom explains how to spot bad self-help advice and emphasizes the need for grounded, evidence-based strategies to achieve real success.

Creativity doesn’t just require risk-taking or industry, it requires a foundation for innovation.

Like a scam website, pseudo-self-esteem imitates the real thing but provides none of the actual benefits.

These three steps can help you find meaningful, fulfilling work by cultivating the habit of living curiously.