Wealth, Health & Performance
Published by Corb7 International Inc.
“The people around us matter.” ——- We tend to think about longevity in terms of measurable things: blood pressure, cholesterol, exercise, nutrition, sleep and, increasingly, a collection of data generated by watches, rings and apps. Those things matter. But social connection belongs in the longevity conversation as well. In its 2023 advisory on social connection, […]
by Morayma MaKay Writer / Blogger & Content Creator Adulthood Rewired Biography: Morayma Makay is a fashion model, mother, and writer. She has dedicated the last 20 years to working in the fashion and health fields as both a researcher and content creator. “Small plants, big impact.” ——- In today’s fast-paced world, we often overlook […]
by Candace Smith The Etiquette Blog Candace Smith Etiquette Biography: Candace Smith, wife of Nobel Prize-Winner Professor Dr. Vernon Smith and owner of the extraordinary blog, “Etiquette for the Business of Life” as featured by BBC, Chicago Tribune and USA Today offers her insights. “The unspoken rules that drive outcomes.” ——- Being caught off guard when […]
“The enduring appeal of owning something tangible.” ——- Investing has become almost frictionless. With a phone, we can buy stocks, bonds, funds, and other financial assets in seconds. There is enormous value in that liquidity and accessibility. But physical assets—particularly a home—occupy a different place in our financial and emotional lives. Recent research examining survey […]
“Why being there matters.” ——- Zoom and Teams have permanently changed business, mostly for the better. A meeting that once required an airline ticket can now happen instantly from opposite sides of the world. But there are moments when being in the same room still matters. In research published in Nature, Melanie Brucks of Columbia […]
“The value of doing something by hand.” ——- Technology has removed friction from almost everything. We type instead of write, tap instead of turn pages, and store thousands of photographs we may never look at again. Convenience is wonderful, but there may be a cognitive price when every interaction with the world becomes a swipe […]
“Comfort is nice. Discovery is better.” ——- Travel has a way of becoming predictable. We find hotel brands we like, return to favorite destinations, make reservations before we arrive and increasingly remove uncertainty from the experience. There is nothing wrong with comfort, but occasionally it’s worth going somewhere that feels genuinely foreign—a place where the […]
“The surprising value of wasting a little time.” ——- Business owners spend much of their lives thinking about productivity. We measure results, manage time and instinctively ask whether something is worth doing. But not everything needs an ROI. Sometimes being completely frivolous with our time may be exactly the reset we need. Binge-watch the Hallmark […]
“What the dinner table teaches us about the world.” ——- One of the easiest ways to understand another culture is also one of the most enjoyable: Eat with it. Not merely at the hotel restaurant. Go where local people eat. Walk through the market. Notice when people eat, how long they stay, what they order […]
“Why a little discomfort is good for us.” ——- One of the rewards of success is that life can become easier. After decades of building a business, raising a family and accumulating financial security, we can afford conveniences that weren’t available when we were younger. We can delegate problems, avoid things we don’t enjoy and […]
