I Think the Hairstylist Was Trying to Tell Me Something

I went for my quarterly haircut today to one of those national chains, the same one I've used for several years now. I never ask for a specific stylist, whoever is available is fine with me. And today was my first time to have my haircut by this particular woman. I should have had an … Continue reading I Think the Hairstylist Was Trying to Tell Me Something

The Spotlight Effect – Part Two: Forget About Your Bad Hair Day

I first wrote about the spotlight effect back in 2019. Simply put, this refers to the fact that all of us pay a lot more attention to ourselves than other people pay to us. Dan Ariely casts the spotlight on this phenomenon again this week with the following letter: Dear Dan, In an effort to … Continue reading The Spotlight Effect – Part Two: Forget About Your Bad Hair Day

For Just $140, Is It Possible I Could Look Like George Clooney?

I am sure my wife would gladly spend that much money if such a thing were possible. If you don't know what I am talking about, here is a clip from an interview George did with reporter Tracy Smith on the CBS Morning Show: https://twitter.com/CBSSunday/status/1333068534793035777 Some people are wondering if this is just another one … Continue reading For Just $140, Is It Possible I Could Look Like George Clooney?