When we are preparing for significant events in our careers, we tend to focus on preparation. If we have a big presentation to do, we practice until we are comfortable. If we have an interview for a ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American What does it take to be an optimal human ...

Maybe you’ve experienced it before: Your palms are sweating, your limbs feel weak or heavy, and your gut is unsettled. You’re nervous, and on the surface, you may or may not look calm and ready. And ...