Gavin Weightman, author of Eureka: How Invention Happens, explains that like some other notable inventors, the Wright Brothers built a large library and taught themselves much of what they knew.
Category Archives: Chasing Success
The Lithuanian Immigrant Who Launched the First Women’s College Basketball Game
Read about how the Mother of Women’s Basketball defied expectation for female athletes and forever changed sports history.
Cesar Chavez
| Read about how Mexican-American Cesar Chavez forever changed the history of American Labor rights. He succeeded in bettering the lives of farm workers nationwide through his nonviolent efforts. |
14 jobs of the future: What degree should you consider?
It’s never too soon to start thinking about potential careers. Here are some growing fields you might consider.
You can do it, baby!
Journalist Leslie Garrett argues that adults shouldn’t tell children, “You could be anything,” but rather, “Be what you’re capable of.”
Working it out: How a part-time job can teach teens valuable life lessons
A journalist looks back on what she learned in some of her first jobs and considers how teen jobs fuel adult success.
Just for Likes: How Young Comedians Are Launching Their Careers on Social Media
To make their mark in a competitive world, Gen Z comedians are enlisting their digital influence and expertise.
Testing Proves Its Worth with Successful Mars Parachute Deployment
The success of the Perseverence mission to Mars was the result of dedicated work.
Sometimes, Advanced Classes Can Slow a Child’s Progress
The idea that if we just work hard enough, our academic achievement will improve may inspire some students. But not everyone benefits from being pushed to achieve.
Kizzmekia Corbett, an African American woman, is praised as key scientist behind COVID-19 vaccine
Learn about the educational path that led to the successful development of a desperately needed vaccine.
Why Ambition Could Make You Rich, but Not Happy
What good does ambition do us? One researcher examined the lives of more than 700 people across 70 years to find out the answer to the question. Read to learn what he discovered.
John Legend: Success Through Effort
People aren’t born superstars. Watch this short video to learn how John Legend achieved his goals and how that applies to you.
The surprising habits of original thinkers
Some of the most creative, successful ideas are the result of procrastination. Watch this TED Talk to learn more about this and other counterintuitive findings about what drives success.
Class of 2021 Is Beginning a Senior Year We Never Imagined
Success will look different for the Class of 2021. Read a parent’s perspective and hopes for this year’s high-school seniors.
How the Pandemic May Change Our Idea of Success
Major events have a way of shifting cultural attitudes. Read about why markers such as wealth and power are losing their importance.
This Is Your Brain on Summer
In this opinion piece, education expert Jeff Smink argues that enriching summer school programs will stymie learning loss and help students succeed.
Don’t think too positive
In her research, psychology professor Gabriele Oettingen has found that overly-positive thinking actually disincentives people from achieving their goals. She suggests pairing positive thinking with visualizations of obstacles that stand in the way.
With Senior Year in Disarray, Teens and Young Adults Feel Lost
Many high school and college seniors looked forward to markers of success such as graduation for years. Now they’re coping with disappointment.
Homeless teen who became valedictorian shares heartbreaking story during graduation speech
Faced with the death of a parent and subsequent homelessness, Tupac Mosley created his own inspiring success story. Watch his valedictory speech and read about his bright future.
Running Down a Dream
Read the story of Allen Martin, who coaches long-distance runners to succeed not only in the sport, but in life.