The Marshmallow Study Revisited

Researchers argue that self-control stems from nature and nurture—and perhaps nurture most of all.

ThinkingLeslie FarnsworthAugust 1, 2013childhood, goals, happiness, leadershipComment

The Introvert Entrepreneur

What’s something you do and love that runs counter to your natural tendencies?

ThinkingLeslie FarnsworthJuly 30, 2013business, goals, introversion, introvert, leadershipComment

Dating with Purpose

When you reach your midthirties, dating changes.

ThinkingLeslie FarnsworthJuly 28, 2013dating, relationshipsComment

How to Be a Good Houseguest

Having a number of houseguest experiences taught me how to be a good one.

ThinkingLeslie FarnsworthJuly 26, 2013manners, relationships Comments

A Question of Endings

What types of endings do you prefer?

ThinkingLeslie FarnsworthJuly 24, 2013books, literature, writingComment

Pictures of... Me

Recently, I had new headshots taken.

ThinkingLeslie FarnsworthJuly 22, 2013business, culture, fashionComment

Trashy Books I've Loved

I tend to focus on literary fiction, yet I have encountered a few trashy texts that I thoroughly enjoyed.

ThinkingLeslie FarnsworthJuly 20, 2013books, literature, writingComment

Scope and Price

I always give my best price from the start—I don’t inflate numbers.

ThinkingLeslie FarnsworthJuly 18, 2013business, relationships, salesComment

Takers

Many people frequently receive favors—and never even attempt to give in return.

ThinkingLeslie FarnsworthJuly 16, 2013business, leadership, networking, relationshipsComment

Things I Love: July 2013

Here’s what I love in July 2013.

JournalLeslie FarnsworthJuly 14, 2013Comment

Pleasing

You can’t please everyone all the time—and you shouldn’t even try.

ThinkingLeslie FarnsworthJuly 12, 2013business, employees, leadership, management, salesComment

Mom and Entrepreneurship

My mother is an entrepreneur. I know what you’re thinking: Aha! The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.

JournalLeslie FarnsworthJuly 10, 2013business, childhood, family, leadership, relationships Comments

Lessons in Hiring Part-timers

What experiences have you had with part-time team members, if any?

ThinkingLeslie FarnsworthJuly 8, 2013business, employees, hiringComment

Fear of the Unlikely: The Accident Edition

Humans fear unlikely accidents over more realistically unintentional killers.

ThinkingLeslie FarnsworthJuly 6, 2013culture, happinessComment

The Problem with the Pledge of Allegiance

I last said the pledge of allegiance in elementary school.

ThinkingLeslie FarnsworthJuly 4, 2013cultureComment

Best Books I've Read in 2013—So Far

What’s the best of what I’ve read so far in 2013?

ThinkingLeslie FarnsworthJuly 2, 2013books, literature, writingComment

Marriage: Why Bother?

After years of telling a long-term boyfriend that I didn’t see the value or importance of marriage, I slowly realized I’d lied.

ThinkingLeslie FarnsworthJune 30, 2013dating, family, happiness, relationshipsComment

Beating the Afternoon Junk Cravings

Hunger never hits me until afternoon. After lunch, no matter what I’ve eaten, I feel constantly hungry.

ThinkingLeslie FarnsworthJune 28, 2013diet, exercise, fitness, food, happinessComment