Another spam email hits your inbox: Dear [Name], We shall be shipping Gold to you. You will earn 10% of any gold you distributes. Your move: delete fast. Junk email is dangerous, you know it’s a bogus offer, and you’ve got far more important things to do. And what idiot replies to spam email? Yet … Read more
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Jenny, a 1st grader, shows up to art class and doesn’t do so well with her first project. She feels embarrassed, stupid, rejected, and sad. Later, she goes to music class and has a similar experience. She didn’t pick it up as quickly as the other students, so she is once again stung by negative … Read more
In our frenetically busy lives, we all smack up against the same obstacle: time. The 24-hour clock is a brutal and unforgiving foe. It’s easy to fill the hours, feeling busy and anxious, only to look back at a stunningly puny amount of productivity. With unlimited access to information and frictionless global markets for goods, … Read more
If there’s a crowded business category, it’s nutrition bars. Hundreds of competitors have tripped over themselves for years, vying to gain ground. But one company burst onto the scene in 2010 and has already created a $1.0 billion valuation. Quest Nutrition was ranked the #2 fastest growing company in America by Inc. Magazine, chalking up … Read more
The pursuit of happiness is a right we hold dear — one of the core principles of freedom. But the term can create anxiety, confusion, and frustration as we chase such an illusive target. Is happiness a shiny new car? Financial security? Safety? A winning golf score? A Pharrell song? While happiness is a deeply personal … Read more
He’s appeared as a guest on nearly every talk show. Millions have viewed his Snapchat videos, memes, and “keys to success” as he’s quickly become a household name. Yes, hip-hop artist DJ Khaled is everywhere. This self-proclaimed mogul’s success tips seem never-ending, but is he the real deal or a flash in the pan? That … Read more
There are times in life when you come across a certain book that makes you rethink the world. Those rare finds that push you as both a person and a leader. I’m talking about the ones that hit you in the head, heart, and gut all at the same time. Coincidentally, two such books were … Read more
It’s been estimated that more than 200,000 people around the world proudly display a Harley Davidson tattoo on their bodies. Body art of Fender Guitars, Apple, Red Bull, and Chevy Trucks have also been permanently emblazoned on loyal customers’ skin. In these cases, the brand connection is so powerful that patrons express loyalty as a … Read more
Pilots are required to invest hundreds of hours in simulated flight scenarios before taking command of a live aircraft. Race car simulators help drivers prepare for the unexpected, so that they’ll be fully ready for unforeseen circumstances. Astronauts first experience weightlessness in a simulation chamber so they can become accustomed to a gravity-free environment. Simulations are used by top performing … Read more
Since ancient times, we’ve been fascinated with the seven deadly sins that lead people astray. Gluttony, greed, and lust (among others) have certainly been the downfall of many. But lurking in the shadows lie traps just as sinister. While less overtly treacherous, these sins befall most of us at various times in our lives. They … Read more