Ryan Reynolds has a reputation for being one of the most excellent actors in Hollywood, despite the snarky, sarcastic characters he often plays on screen, and that’s played a role in his success. In the 2016 Marvel blockbuster “Deadpool,” he played the wisecracking anti-hero with the same name. This role put him on Hollywood’s A-list. … Read more
Getting a recruiter’s attention when you’re applying for a job can be challenging. According to CareerBuilder’s report, How to Create the Perfect Resume, nearly a quarter (24% of hiring managers) spend less than 30 seconds looking at each resume. That being the case, avoiding resume-writing faux pas is critical for moving past that first stage … Read more
If you’re an introvert, striking up a conversation with a stranger at a crowded event might sound like a nightmare. But that’s what networking is all about, and a networking coach says you’re fully capable of mastering the skill. Jevonya Allen, a self-described introvert who has been a networking coach for more than five years, … Read more
After spending 15 years abroad, Singaporean entrepreneur Gillian Tee returned home in 2016 to be closer to her family. It was what she called “the perfect storm.” Three of her close family members had long-term illnesses, and Tee quickly learned the “pain points” of caring for people who needed special care. “Let’s say you fell … Read more
Finding a new job can be stressful—there are the hours spent drafting applications, the necessary evil of networking with strangers, and the sting of getting rejected or ghosted by a company you were excited about. Although rejection is inevitable in the job search, it’s hard not to feel defeated or hopeless when it happens and … Read more
I’ve always been interested in how the world’s wealthiest people handle money because everyone approaches it differently.As a CEO and host of the podcast “We Study Billionaires,” I’ve interviewed 25 billionaires and more than 100 self-made millionaires, including prominent investors like Howard Marks and Cathie Woods. What have I learned from them? For starters, rich … Read more
We’ve all heard it before: having a morning routine is important for a good life. Scientists and CEOs have been talking about how important it is to have a morning routine for decades. Some people get up every day at 4:30 a.m. and work out before the sun comes up, while others enjoy the quiet … Read more
Mark Cuban says anyone can become a millionaire by following his four rules of success. According to Forbes, the 64-year-old investor, serial entrepreneur, and owner of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks says the strategy helped him accumulate his own wealth — a net worth of $4.6 billion. He recently broke down his rules for GQ, noting … Read more
All of us have had to — or will have to— deal with a frustrating work situation at some point in our careers, whether it’s a loud deskmate, an unproductive meeting, or a project that went off the rails. Even though it might be tempting to storm into your boss’s office or send an annoying … Read more
I paid off the mortgages on two houses three years ago. One was our main home, and the other was a three-bedroom house that my wife and I rented out for $1,500 a month. I was on the right track with my money. I was finally out of debt and had a successful music blog … Read more