How To Be Successful: 6 New Shortcuts Backed By Research

My favorite is #2 and #5. Read more in Bakadesuyo.

The Powerful Predictor Behind Successful Relationships

When does a broken relationship start to go wrong? It's all about how someone responds to a "bid." Read more in Farnam Street.

Article reminds me of an Atlantic post from earlier this summer that cited the same study. Both are remarkably actionable, and wonderful to bring to day-to-day life.

Thanks, +Zuhair Khan 

Mean people fail

A fantastic post by Paul Graham, Y-Combinator co-founder.

Thanks, +Ted Gonder 

Blogging--It's Good for You

The therapeutic value of blogging becomes a focus of study. Read more in Scientific American.

Thanks, +Inoh Choe 

Science Shows Something Surprising About People Who Love to Write

Read more in Mic. And if you want to start the writing habit, check out 750 Words.

Thanks, +Inoh Choe 

What We Learned From 40 Female YC Founders

Read the Founder Stories in the Y Combinator blog.

Breakthrough Factories

Manufacturing’s pivotal role in nurturing innovation is being recognized from China to California. Where—and how—is it being done best?

Read more in the MIT Technology Review. Thanks, Tapan