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
Alexis Ohanian is probably best known for helping to start Reddit and selling it 16 months later for $10 million when he was only 23. He is also well-known for marrying tennis superstar Serena Williams in 2017. But today he is also known as a savvy start-up investor. Ohanian, now 37, recently founded venture capital … 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
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
From 1983 to 1987 and again from 1995 to 1997, I was employed by Apple. It was a privilege and an honour to work there, even if I refer to these assignments as “two tours of duty”. In many ways, Steve Jobs and Apple are to thank for who and where I am now. Jobs … Read more
Amberly Grant grew up knowing she wanted to be a millionaire. She had no idea that by her middle thirties, she would almost be there. Grant, a child care provider in Ottawa, Canada, and the daughter of an artist, was aware of how scarce money was. As Grant recalls, “My mum would always say, ‘I … Read more
Mark Cuban set a goal to become wealthy and retire by the age of 35 when he was in his 20s. He was successful in the first part: At the age of 32, Cuban sold MicroSolutions, a company that provided computer consulting services, for $6 million. But the 64-year-old is still employed today. In a … Read more