Mark Gordon

The Young Human Blues, Part 1

The Young Human Blues, Part 1

On Monday mornings, does your child awaken eagerly anticipating school? It’s a simple question. Yet, the answer has profound consequences. Your child’s attitude towards school affects your entire family–one “bad”

Clues to Youse 3

Clues to Youse 3

First Rule: Be curious If your mind asks questions, you will continue to learn. For instance: How do I win this game? How is work? Or, What if you had

Clues to Youse 2

Clues to Youse 2

Clues to Youse Two Imagine Feeling Fully Alive! Most of us have experienced that feeling. Even for a moment. Too often, it’s a fleeting experience. And returning to that feeling

Clues to Youse

Imagine Feeling Joy on Demand! What does that look like? Even just a part of it? Experiment: Studies in neuroscience reveal that our brains release a feel-good chemical when we

A Sweet Path to Math

Do you remember when you dreaded walking into your next class? It may have felt a little like placing yourself into jail—you knew the time in that room was going

How do you learn best?

How do you learn best?

Ready for a simple question that everyone should know like what your favorite color or food is. But of the 500+ people of all ages I have asked: no one

An Experiment with a Smile

After a cup of coffee, I started walking to the library to work. With music blasting through my earphones, a smile moved onto my face. A rather dour looking woman

Getting OLD? What Kind?

Sometimes when you are young, you want to be older. Most people I know get old before they get old. On the other hand, I have seen 80 year olds