When: the scientific secrets of perfect timing

Introduction: Captain Turner's decision

The day. The hidden pattern of everyday life ; Afternoons and coffee spoons: the power of breaks, the promise of lunch, and the case for a modern siesta

Beginnings, endings, and in between. Beginnings: starting right, starting again, and starting together ; Midpoints: what Hanukkah candles and midlife malaise can teach us about motivation ; Endings: marathons, chocolates, and the power of poignancy

Synching and thinking. Synching fast and slow: the secrets of group timing ; Thinking in tenses: a few final words.