The United States celebrates George Washington as its first president and the Fourth of July as the country’s birthday. You hear less about Samuel Adams, the Founding Father who fomented the American Revolution. One reason? Revolutions are messy, and the guys who get their hands dirty aren’t necessarily respectable. Fake News Is Nothing New To […]
How to start a business in 48 hours
Noah Kagan has launched eight different businesses worth more than a million dollars. The hardest part, in his opinion? Getting started. Are you a “wantrepreneur” who is nervous about getting an idea off the ground? This Instaread is for you. Kickstart Your Business Kagan designed his concept for the Million Dollar Weekend to guide aspiring […]
How to talk to yourself
There was a time not so long ago when having more than one voice in your head would lead to a psychiatric diagnosis. Sick of the prevailing theory that each person has one, unified mind, therapist Richard Schwartz is pioneering a different model. He says that we all have multiple “sub-minds” that are always in […]
The 6 materials that shape our world
As the great Madonna once said, we are living in a material world. The materials that really matter, however, are not the diamonds and money that the pop star sang about. In fact, our civilization is shaped by just six humble materials: sand, salt, iron, copper, oil, and lithium. Supply and Demand Following these six […]
Fact-checking a very famous reporter
Last summer, former NFL star Michael Oher raised eyebrows when he claimed that he made no money from the famous Michael Lewis project, The Blind Side. Oher took his supposed benefactors, the Tuohy family, to court with allegations of exploitation. In the wake of these distressing allegations, it’s time to revisit Lewis’s reporting. What did he […]
Don’t pay the “dumb tax”
Smart people make mistakes with money all the time. That’s because most financial problems are the result of hasty, emotion-driven decisions. The good news is that many errors are preventable. Our latest Instaread can help you avoid some common financial pitfalls. Put on Your Thinking Cap Business is just a skill like anything else. That […]
Inside Sin City
Sin City is a place of eccentric characters, dirty secrets, and high drama. In our latest release, acclaimed author James Patterson and his co-writer Mark Seal delve into Las Vegas’s inner workings to offer a look into the lives of the people who make the city function. Errands & Escapades Everyone in Vegas has a […]
Who is driving your decisions?
A lot of our decisions from day to day happen when our brains are on autopilot. This is a feature of evolution that helps us, say, drive to work without having to think about it too hard. But the same human instincts can lead us to make bad decisions. A little extra awareness will help you […]
Warren Buffett’s shadow self
A few days ago, in his annual letter to the shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett remembered his long-time business partner, Charlie Munger. Munger, who died last November at the age of 99, wasn’t as famous as Buffett, but he was just as important to the company’s success. Our latest Instaread looks at his investment […]
Inside the royal court
The Royal Family has really been going through it, as they say. Charles has cancer. Katherine’s recovering from an undisclosed illness. And poor old Harry is practically American now. Who has been advising these people through the crises? And how soon can they be replaced? A Delicate Balance A good courtier fills a variety of […]
