I am going to try a magic trick. This column is going to try to meld four things — Rickey Henderson, a barista, my trainer and Adelaide Bry (mother of my wife). Pick a card, any card. Henderson died a ...

Talking to yourself is very common and can be good for you. If your self-talk is positive, it can help you feel better and ...

People with actual class almost always say things that reflect their excellent manners and kind upbringing when they talk to ...

Ever caught yourself thinking out loud? You might have felt a bit silly, especially if someone overheard. Yet psychologists have found that talking to yourself can be a sign of insight and mental ...

When Ellie Shoja goes for a walk, she slips on her headphones and starts talking—but there’s no other voice ricocheting through the speakers. It’s merely a convenient way to disguise the fact that she ...

Most people are unaware of how classy people tend to charm others, likely because there are certain things classy people do constantly but never talk about. From their good manners to their polite ...

We’ve all encountered people who have grand plans and lofty declarations, yet when you circle back, nothing’s actually been done. It can be frustrating—especially if you’re the one stuck listening and ...

I grew up in a family of talkers who drove our teachers crazy. I remember sitting in my English 102 class during college with just two weeks left in the semester. My professor looked at me and said, ...

In a world saturated with voices vying for attention, actual influence is not measured by how loudly one speaks but by how often others talk about you. Icons like Simon Sinek, Oprah Winfrey, Adam ...

Giovanni Luca Cascio Rizzo does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant ...