Bored? Try studying it. Boredom studies are experiencing a “boomlet” in recent years, even culminating in an international Boring Conference. (Wall Street Journal)
A small class project, multiplied. A Rutgers University student leaves Post-it notes with inspirational messages in random locations across campus, in hopes of motivating his peers. (The Star-Ledger)
He’s on a boat. ArnContinue Reading »
By Mandy Zatynski on 26 Feb 2013 in Quick Hits and tagged Arne Duncan, boredom studies, motivation, post-it notes
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