Letters Archive

The Record Label's Mistake

The Record Label's Mistake
What happens when experts say your dream is impossible? A story about Taylor Swift, record labels, and how loving what you do matters more than what others think you can achieve.

The Same But Different

The Same But Different
What makes something stay the same when its parts keep changing? An ancient Greek ship might help us answer this question about growing up, changing rooms, and finding what really makes things what they are.

The Lip-Sync Lesson

The Lip-Sync Lesson
Remember how we talked about Milli Vanilli, the band that won a Grammy Award but had to give it back? Their story teaches us something powerful about the courage to be real.

The Hibernating Brain

The Hibernating Brain
Have you ever noticed how hard it is to wake up on the first day back to school? What if I told you your brain might be doing exactly what it's supposed to?

The Story Behind the Stories

The Story Behind the Stories
What can 78 letters teach us about learning and growth? A look back at a year of stories reveals some surprising patterns about what makes ideas stick and how feedback helps us grow.

The Choice That Makes All Other Choices

The Choice That Makes All Other Choices
What would you choose if you had to pick between an easy path and a hard one? An ancient Greek hero faced this exact choice, and his answer might surprise you.

The Ancient Stories Hidden in Harry Potter

The Ancient Stories Hidden in Harry Potter
Think Greek mythology is boring? You might be surprised to find these ancient stories hiding in your favorite books - even Harry Potter!

The Sailor Who Couldn't Trust Himself

The Sailor Who Couldn't Trust Himself
What's stronger - the most beautiful song in the world, or the power to resist listening to it? An ancient Greek hero's clever solution reveals a truth about handling life's temptations.