

What Does It Mean to be an Aspiring Wise Old Woman?
People often ask me what it means to be an aspiring wise old woman. I think for most of us, the words “wise old woman” conjure up an...
Amanda Reill
3 min read


Gamification of Life and the Art of Frugal Hedonism
“The opposite of play isn’t work. It’s depression.” — Jane McGonigal, Reality is Broken, Why Games Make Us Better and How They Can Change...
Amanda Reill
3 min read


Finding Flow: Why You Don't Want a Permanent Vacation
Are you working toward a permanent vacation? That might seem like a no-brainer. Isn’t that what everyone wants? It’s not what your brain...
Amanda Reill
2 min read


A Meaningful Life: Expectations and the Hedonic Treadmill
The book of the week was Morgan Housel’s Same as Ever: A Guide to What Never Changes, and it’s another easy read (just like his...
Amanda Reill
2 min read


A Simple Way to Make Better Decisions - The Case for a Daily Writing Practice
FEATURED IN HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW The average adult makes 33,000 to 35,000 total decisions each day. Many of these happen automatically...
Amanda Reill
8 min read


Encouraging Your Team to Be Open With You (As a New Manager)
FEATURED IN HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW If you’ve recently been promoted or are transitioning into your first management role, people may...
Amanda Reill
7 min read