Michael D. Matthews's Blog
February 16, 2026
Artificial Intelligence and In Extremis Decision-Making
Artificial intelligence may improve in extremis decision-making, but it comes with significant risks.
October 20, 2025
Flourishing or Floundering During Retirement
Personal Perspective: Retirement poses the risk of losing important social connections necessary for well-being in later life.
July 22, 2025
Is Your Environment Holding You Back?
High achievement hinges on more than just personality or willpower.
April 24, 2025
How to Prepare for High-Stakes Decision Making
Effective decision making in high-stakes situations hinges on a blend of intuitive and deliberate thinking.
January 31, 2025
Moral Injury and the Vietnam War
Fifty years after the fall of Saigon, Vietnam War veterans continue to struggle to make sense of their experiences.
January 6, 2025
Making a Character Resolution
Character improvement is a lofty and worthy goal. Here are steps to achieve this.
October 11, 2024
Grit, Hardiness, and Resilience Skills
Difficult and challenging life experiences may foster resilience skills but are not associated with increases in grit and hardiness.
July 13, 2024
Why Do Good People Sometimes Fail at Character?
An understanding of three models of character failure can aid in the struggle to live a more virtuous life.
March 20, 2024
Healing Psychological Wounds
An expedition above the Arctic Circle strengthens coping skills in combat veterans.
January 27, 2024
Promoting Resilience in Dangerous Jobs
Leaders may enhance follower’s ability to cope with trauma and adversity.
