Letters Archive

What's more important in mastering a skill - perfect technique or a calm mind? A story about an archer's challenge reveals the surprising answer.

Would you choose a method that works better if it meant looking silly? The story of basketball's most effective - but unused - technique reveals how much we care about appearance over results.

What makes someone truly extraordinary - natural talent or passionate practice? The story of the woman who outmatched a computer at mathematics reveals it might be both.

Have you ever wanted more and more of something you love, only to discover that having too much of it ruins what made it special? An ancient Greek king learned this lesson in a way that turned his whole world to gold.

What if I told you that one of the world's most popular apples was created by accident and almost ended up in a compost heap? The story of the Honeycrisp apple teaches us that sometimes the best things can't be had whenever we want them.

How can two people look at exactly the same thing and see completely different colors? The story of a viral dress phenomenon reveals how our brains can make us see the world in surprisingly different ways.

How would you react if a boat crashed into yours, but there was no one to blame? The story of the empty boat teaches us about the nature of anger and finding peace in unexpected ways.

Did you know one of the world's favorite cookies was invented by someone trying to make a completely different dessert? The accidental discovery of the chocolate chip cookie shows how the most delicious mistakes can lead to wonderful things.