Letters Archive

What can 78 letters teach us about learning and growth? A look back at a year of stories reveals some surprising patterns about what makes ideas stick and how feedback helps us grow.

What would you choose if you had to pick between an easy path and a hard one? An ancient Greek hero faced this exact choice, and his answer might surprise you.

Think Greek mythology is boring? You might be surprised to find these ancient stories hiding in your favorite books - even Harry Potter!

What's stronger - the most beautiful song in the world, or the power to resist listening to it? An ancient Greek hero's clever solution reveals a truth about handling life's temptations.

What's more important in mastering a skill - perfect technique or a calm mind? A story about an archer's challenge reveals the surprising answer.

Would you choose a method that works better if it meant looking silly? The story of basketball's most effective - but unused - technique reveals how much we care about appearance over results.

What makes someone truly extraordinary - natural talent or passionate practice? The story of the woman who outmatched a computer at mathematics reveals it might be both.

Have you ever wanted more and more of something you love, only to discover that having too much of it ruins what made it special? An ancient Greek king learned this lesson in a way that turned his whole world to gold.