Decode Your Disposition

What does it mean to decode your disposition? Obviously, human beings are complex, and we differ on so many dimensions – impulsivity, conscientiousness, extraversion, self-control, worry, just to name a few. And all these pieces come together to make each of us unique. 

Scientists, like me, have found that about half of all the differences that exist between us, in our behavior and our emotions, are due to differences in our DNA, with the other half due to differences in our environments. We can’t tackle everything at once, so under the resources section of my website, I’ve organized the information so you can jump to the part you’re most interested in.

There are sections about parenting, relationships, personality, addiction and mental health, and I’m going to be building out additional areas. And if there are topics you’re interested in that aren’t there, send me a note through the Contact section of my website. 

There is so much wonderful research out there, but too often it ends up only in scientific journals.

I’m trying to change that and get the research out to you, in ways that are user-friendly and engaging, and don’t require you to comb through boring scientific articles. 

As someone who has devoted their life to research, I strongly believe that the more we know, the better we can do. 

Understanding the role our genes play gives us insight into the why behind our behavior, and then allows us to apply that knowledge to improve our lives.

I have spent more than 20 years studying the ways that our genes influence our lives. I’ve written hundreds of scientific papers and run dozens of projects funded by the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, and lots of private foundations.  

And now I want to help you harness the power of your genes to live your best life.