Billionaire Mark Cuban was only 12 years old when he launched his first side hustle, so he knows what it takes to start a business at a young age. And, he says, there’s one simple thing you need to consider if you want to do it, too. “The key to starting a business when you’re … Read more
Before people can respect you, you have to respect yourself first. Many of us are familiar with this, but it’s so abstract that it can be hard to apply in our day-to-day lives. So how do you carry yourself with respect, then? In this article, I will give you ten ways to do just that, … Read more
Suppose you want to learn about becoming a high-performance individual. In that case, there is no better man than Dan Pena. Dan Pea is the world’s leading high-performance coach and has created over $50 billion in equity through his business coaching. While his bold style isn’t for everyone, he knows what it takes to become … Read more
I worked as an engineer at Apple from 2003 to 2013. I was in charge of the teams that made FaceTime, iMessage, and CarPlay. I’ll never forget the chance I had to work closely with Steve Jobs. He was a visionary who taught me a lot about how to make products that people love and … Read more
Some kids make extra cash running lemonade stands. Mark Cuban sold trash bags door-to-door when he was 12 years old. The billionaire businessman and owner of the Dallas Mavericks recently told GQ magazine that he got his first sales job through a family friend. Cuban’s friend sold him boxes of trash bags for $3 each, … Read more
Here’s a wake-up call for American parents: We are doing too much for our kids. This is the origin of “helicopter parenting,” in which we constantly remove obstacles so that our kids don’t have to deal with challenges. There were many unpopular parenting rules I followed as a young mother. But my No. 1 was: … Read more
For many people, saying “I’m sorry” after certain situations, even those that don’t require an apology, is second nature. But overapologizing can backfire, especially in the workplace. It can make others think less of you, lower your self-esteem, and dampen the impact of future apologies. The habit can come from a place of insecurity, and … Read more
Before retiring early at 35, I spent 14 years in technology. In my senior management positions, I interviewed more than 100 candidates. A surprising amount of them didn’t even make it to the second round. But being good at interviews isn’t just about landing jobs. Developing a rapport with people is crucial in many facets … Read more
Every relationship is different, but when experts who have studied relationships for over 20 years share tips for making them work, you’re likely to learn something useful. So it is with psychologists John Gottman, Ph.D., and Julie Gottman, Ph.D., who wrote The Love Prescription and started the Gottman Institute. The husband and wife team can … Read more
People who are confident have a certain set of habits and traits. People who are sure of themselves are not arrogant, but they do have a certain air about them. People often want to be as confident as the people they admire. What are these characteristics? In this article, I’ll tell you about the 10 … Read more