We’re only human. So when the fancy tenants of 432 Park started complaining about living conditions in the one of the famous towers on Billionaires’ Row, the internet had a real laugh. Finance reporter Katherine Clarke takes a look into the exclusive, and sometimes amusing, world of high-end real estate in our latest release. The […]
Embrace your inner perfectionist
Are you a recovering perfectionist? That isn’t a flaw that needs correcting. Perfectionism is actually a powerful energy that can be harnessed for positive change. In our latest Instaread, we look at therapist and researcher Katherine Morgan Schafler’s ideas about how to leverage perfectionist traits for personal growth. Find Perspective Problem-solving is a great skill. […]
Would Elon Musk be a good space boss?
Elon Musk is still determined to colonize Mars. Space settlement sounds like the subject of a good TV show…but would you really want to do it yourself? Musk estimates that it would take about 1 million people to achieve a self-sustaining civilization. That’s a big experiment. Potential Dealbreakers It’s a fascinating concept, but life on […]
The new financial world order
Self-described recovering investment banker Carol Roth thinks the modern US economy resembles the fall of the Roman Empire. The weakening of currency and government overspending have accelerated economic decline. How can you protect yourself in this scary environment? Own Everything You Can The best thing anyone can do to stay a step ahead is to […]
How to serve Future You
We live in a fast-paced world. But what happens when we pay attention to the things that remain constant amidst major changes? Looking for lasting stability instead of chasing the next trend can help you optimize risks, feel fulfilled, and achieve success. The Long Game The concept of long-term thinking influences the types of information […]
How to waste a fortune
These days, if you want to build a fortune, you need to sell nonstick pans on Instagram or start a prank channel on YouTube. Rich people in the Gilded Age were just built different. Take the Astor family, who built their wealth through the beaver fur trade. Doesn’t that sound vaguely classy? Nepo baby Anderson […]
Jada Pinkett Smith tells all
Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars in 2022 was very entertaining. But who could have predicted it would unlock a whole new level of Jada Pinkett Smith’s career? Want to learn more about her situationship with Will? Or her romance with Tupac? We’ve got you. The Slap Oh, the irony. It turns out […]
Castro’s greatest spy
Ana Montes had a long run as a spy. She spent 17 years as a top analyst for the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency, all the while funneling top-secret info to Cuba. Her double life caught up with her eventually, but not before Montes had been celebrated and promoted by her unsuspecting colleagues. Lies, Lies, Lies […]
The future’s bright 😎
It’s normal to resist change. When cars were first introduced, many people thought they were a dangerous and unnecessary replacement for horses. And the English resisted using umbrellas at first because they thought that rain made them hearty and strong. (Seems crazy now, right?) Being too nostalgic can make us blind to future opportunities. How […]
Excellence is a habit
Failure is subjective, which means you can reframe disappointments into opportunities. Make excellence a frame of mind with advice from Greg Harden, the life coach and consultant known for his work with sports superstar Tom Brady. Our latest Instaread will help you take it to the next level. Always Give 100% Years ago, when Harden […]