Do you ever become anxious or stumble over your words when you’re talking off the cuff — say, at a job interview or when you meet a new person at a party? Most people do. The good news is that impromptu speaking is a skill that you can improve with a few simple hacks. Let […]
💰 How venture capital fosters innovation 💰
A handful of key investments can lead to extraordinary returns. That’s the “power law” of venture capitalism, coined by journalist Sebastian Mallaby. Our latest Instaread delves into how VC has grown and influenced the world economy, including major firms and groundbreaking startups. The VC Mindset Radical ideas. Unconventional thinkers. These are the things that venture […]
Where’d the money go?
“Wealth erosion” happens when big fortunes aren’t passed down through generations. In 1900, the US was home to approximately 4,000 millionaires. If even one-fourth of them had handled their wealth well, that group would have produced 16,000 billionaires by now. Where did those families go wrong? Keep Getting Richer It turns out that understanding how […]
The billionaire mindset
Rich people just think different. If you can train your mind to adopt that way of thinking, you’re one step closer to amassing wealth. In our latest release, ultra-successful entrepreneur Brad Jacobs shares a series of mental exercises that will set you on the right path. Hesitation = Stagnation Imperfection is a fact of life. In […]
Think like a genius
Some of our toughest challenges originate from self-limiting beliefs: when we tell ourselves that we’re too damaged, have made too many mistakes, or that we’re not talented or wealthy enough. Changing those thoughts has the power to change reality. First and foremost, you need a different story. The New Narrative If you want to be […]
How to trust your team
Strong products are important, but the teams behind them matter most. Empowered teams need both incredible ideas and the means to quickly test them. That starts with senior leadership. How can you make sure that everyone involved has what they need to do their best work? Teamwork 101 Strong collaboration comes from the top down. […]
Where the one percent live
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 […]
