The Curious Pull of Schadenfreude

There is a strange feeling that often sits quietly in human nature, one that we rarely admit out loud but almost everyone has experienced. It is the small sense of satisfaction that arises when someone else faces a setback, especially if that person seemed too fortunate, too confident, or too untouchable. The Germans gave this… Continue reading The Curious Pull of Schadenfreude

Crab Mentality: The Mindset That Holds Us Back

In many parts of the world, people share a story about crabs in a bucket. If you put a single crab in a bucket, it can probably climb out. But if you put several crabs together, none of them escape. As soon as one tries to climb out, the others pull it back down. No… Continue reading Crab Mentality: The Mindset That Holds Us Back