5 days agoMember-only45 Conversation Starters for the Thanksgiving TableOn Thanksgiving, plenty of good food is pretty much guaranteed. Plenty of good conversation? Not so much. With relatives of all generations (and all political persuasions) coming together for the holiday, it can sometimes be hard to find conversation topics that spur meaningful discussion without devolving into an argument. Which…Thanksgiving3 min readThanksgiving3 min read
Nov 15Member-onlyThe 1 Question You Should Always Ask Yourself Before Making Any Personal Finance DecisionsWhether you’re aiming to start a business, expand an existing one, retire early, or just upgrade your lifestyle, an essential first step is getting your financial house in order. And there is no shortage of tools out there to help you. …Money3 min readMoney3 min read
Nov 8Member-onlyPretending to Be Extroverted Doesn’t Help Introverts Be More Successful, New Study FindsDespite there being no shortage of incredibly successful introvert leaders, there’s no denying that by and large the world of work is built for extroverts. The more you talk, the more likely people are to see you as leadership material, and success often hinges on the kinds of relationships built…Work3 min readWork3 min read
Nov 1Member-onlyStanford Study: A Positive Attitude Literally Makes Your Brain Work BetterInspirational posters featuring soaring eagles and sunlit mountain summits are easy to mock. But it turns out rousing slogans and uplifting images might not actually be pure cheese after all. When Stanford researchers recently peered into the brains of students to see how attitude affects achievement, they found something startling…Education3 min readEducation3 min read
Oct 26Member-onlyOprah Winfrey, Melinda French Gates, and Dolly Parton All Agree This Is the Worst Advice for Ambitious WomenWhen you think of entrepreneurs, Dolly Parton might not be the first name that pops to mind. …Work3 min readWork3 min read
Oct 18Member-onlyCan’t Manage to Meditate? Try These 5 Stress-Busting, Mind-Clearing Activities InsteadI’ve probably written a dozen articles over the years about the benefits of mindfulness, how it impacts the brain, and how simple it is to get started with meditation. And yet I confess I have personally never managed to keep up a consistent meditation practice. At least I know I’m…Meditation3 min readMeditation3 min read
Oct 11Member-onlyA Neuroscientist Explains When It’s Time to Start Worrying About Your MemoryAs I have already confessed several times in my writing, the pandemic was not kind to my memory. …Mental Health3 min readMental Health3 min read
Oct 4Member-onlyScience Shows Most High Achievers Had Troubled Childhoods. Elon Musk’s Sister Just Explained Why He’s the Perfect ExampleLook into the childhoods of many super high achievers, from Howard Schultz andMadonna to Oprah Winfrey and Eleanor Roosevelt, and you’ll notice a common theme: They weren’t very happy. In fact, a great many were downright tragic. Madonna lost her mother to cancer at age five. …Elon Musk4 min readElon Musk4 min read
Sep 29Member-onlyRemote Workers Are Wasting More Than an Hour a Day on Productivity Theater, New Report FindsOne of the big benefits promised by remote work is the end of “productivity theater.” If you’re a hundred miles away from your boss why would you bother creating yet another project tracking document or scheduling pointless meetings just to appear busy? …Work4 min readWork4 min read
Sep 20Member-onlyThe Story Behind Mark Cuban’s Low-Cost Drug Company Is a Great Reminder That a Cold Email Can Change Your Life“One of the best-kept secrets in the startup world is that you can access almost anyone you want to with a great cold email. …Work3 min readWork3 min read
