Motivation

Mark Cuban’s advice for young people starting a business: ‘It really comes down to one simple thing’

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 …

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I worked at Apple for 12 years—here’s what Steve Jobs taught me about how to be successful

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 …

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Mark Cuban reveals the 15-second pitch he used to make money at his first sales job

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, …

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I raised 2 successful CEOs and a doctor. Here’s the ‘unpopular’ parenting rule I always used

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: …

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Stop saying ‘I’m sorry’ at work, which can make you look weak: Try these phrases instead, says a CEO

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 …

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Self-made millionaire says 90% of your success depends on this single skill: ‘Young people are terrible at it’

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 …

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3 Little Things You Can Do On A Daily Basis For A Successful Relationship

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 …

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