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Brandon Massey

The Science of Talking Too Much

Know someone who won’t stop talking? Or do you often find yourself rambling on and on? Psychology can help explain why we sometimes…

6 min readMay 8, 2023

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The Joy of Being Wrong

Acceptance of our mistakes is the key to growth

5 min readOct 17, 2022

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The Power Of Knowing What You Don’t Know

In his book Thinking Fast and Slow, Daniel Kahneman introduces his theory of the two modes of thought:

6 min readAug 18, 2022

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Is Your Happiness (or Sadness) an Illusion?

When we assess our life, we’re often focusing only on current events. Here’s how to gain a broader perspective.

7 min readJun 3, 2022

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Is Your Happiness (or Sadness) an Illusion?

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The Best Way to Help People Who Need to Vent

New science shows venting is not as helpful as we thought. Here’s what you can do to help your friends and family who need you to listen.

5 min readMar 17, 2022

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5 Ways to Build Trust, According to an FBI Behavioral Analysis Expert

Suspend your ego and make it about them

6 min readDec 2, 2021

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Use Your Brain’s Predictive Powers to Shape Your Future

Changing your expectations can change your brain

5 min readSep 16, 2021

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Use Your Brain’s Predictive Powers to Shape Your Future

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How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others (and Stay Focused on Your Goals)

“Our clear visions of inevitability are often only illusions…”

7 min readAug 10, 2021

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How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others (and Stay Focused on Your Goals)

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Bob Dylan Remains Brilliantly Elusive in “Shadow Kingdom”

The iconic singer-songwriter presents another esoteric musical expression with his excellent broadcast event.

4 min readJul 22, 2021

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3 Ways Repetition Reshapes Your Brain and Helps You Learn New Skills

Neuroscience says heavy repetition and making errors is the key to learning.

6 min readJul 13, 2021

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3 Ways Repetition Reshapes Your Brain and Helps You Learn New Skills

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Brandon Massey

Brandon Massey

Researcher & Writer. Psychology, science, self-improvement, occasionally music/art. Trying to help us all make the most of our time under the sun.

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