Mitochondrial Lovin’
Think of how many people at Yale are absolutely in love with their work in the most challenging, technical, and sometimes esoteric fields. Do people…
by Yaakov Lyons01Scouting
Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of Scouting, wrote, “Try and leave this world a little better than you found it and when your turn comes…
by Yaakov LyonsThe Loner
Did you ever see a “one-man band”? Even though that instrumental loner might never win a Tony, you have to admit—it kinda works. Kinda. What…
by Yaakov LyonsLet it go.
You know that trust exercise they do at camps and retreats when you have to fall backwards and a friend or coworker catches you? Does…
by Yaakov LyonsFrequently Asked!
We’re used to FAQ’s and troubleshooting. Our society loves to launch investigations into “wrongdoing” (think …gate). But about when nothing is wrong? How about the…
by Yaakov LyonsThe View from the Top
From the 86th floor observation deck in the Empire State building, life looks different. It is cooler up there, and the wind blows a little…
by Yaakov LyonsSpidey Sense
Superman can leap tall buildings with a single bound. Spiderman can stick to walls and sense danger with his “spidey-sense.” Batman, while not having specific…
by Yaakov LyonsBF…F?
You know how you have friends who, no matter how many years go by, it is as if you saw them just yesterday? And what…
by Yaakov LyonsThe Change
We want make a meaningful impact on our communities, society, and the world. But what is the best way to make it happen? Social media?…
by Yaakov LyonsMarries Well
The back of the bottle of Shiraz says “Marries well with beef, lamb, and rich stews.” But how can we measure the matrimonial success of…
by Yaakov LyonsWhen no one else is looking
by Rabbi Jack Cohen: Since so much of what we do is now broadcast to our 1,000 closest friends, it’s become much more difficult to…
by Yaakov LyonsBack from MEOR Israel
I wish we were all still there together! A few weeks ago we returned from MEOR Israel- the most amazing trip I have ever been…
by Yaakov LyonsA Thought about Dew
by Rabbi Jack Cohen Headaches have the tendency to make us forget that we have heads. Our car gets scratched, and we are so stressed about…
by Yaakov LyonsSäuberung
More advanced strategy, weaponry, and skills can beat an army regardless of who the “good guys” and “bad guys” are. But it isn’t as easy to…
by Yaakov Lyons