Doctor Learns How to Be a Patient

Skye Jethani writes in “Dreaded Exam”:

When I was 18, my father, a doctor, learned what it was like to be on the receiving end of medical care. ...

John Ortberg Learns about His Limits

John Ortberg writes:

We were with friends at an open-air street fair when we spotted a mechanical bull that tries to buck people off. They guy operating ...

Tech Company Evernote's Boss Has Billion-Dollar Modesty

Shyness and disorganization are not traits most people want in corporate executives. Neither is being honest about such traits in front of global media. ...

Steve Jobs's Idolatry Cost Him His Life

Steve Jobs, Apple's late cofounder and CEO, displayed incredible drive and creativity. But like all of us, Jobs struggled with idolatry. Surprisingly ...

Ancient King Obsessed with Becoming 'Unpoisonable'

One of the greatest fears for kings in the ancient world was death by poison. Most kings made slaves pre-taste the wine to test it for deadly toxins. ...

Leonardo DiCaprio on the Deception of Pride

"As soon as enough people give you enough compliments and you're wielding more power than you've ever had in your life, it's not that ...

High Wire Artist Learns Lesson on Humility

Nik Wallenda is an American follower of Christ who has become the most-watched high wire artist and daredevil in the world. His two most recent feats ...

CIA Agent on How to Recruit 'Traitors'

Jason Matthews, a 30-plus year CIA veteran, shared how he and fellow "case workers" convinced people to betray their country and share secrets ...

Expert Says Puzzles Help Us Feel in Control

The World Puzzle Championship takes place every year at locations around the globe. In 2023 the event was held in Valladolid, Spain and drew contestants ...

George Custer's Reckless Buffalo Chase

In the spring of 1867, George Custer and his regiment were on a scouting expedition on the plains of Kansas. Suddenly Custer's English greyhounds, ...