Networking is easy for some people. But for introverts, it can feel inauthentic and draining. Business consultant and coach Matthew Pollard has developed a proven process for introverts to overcome their fear of networking, build genuine connections, and set themselves apart. Narrow Your Focus Finding your passion is the easy part. Locating your niche can […]
The new laws of success
Entrepreneur Steven Bartlett is the founder and leader of companies that are collectively valued at over $1 billion. His laws of success are less about business strategy and more about mastering your self, your storytelling, your philosophy, and your team. Our latest Instaread tells all. Rewrite Your Story Your self-story is your personal belief in […]
A radical mental makeover
Who would you take life advice from if not Scott Adams, the guy who wrote the “Dilbert” comic strip? Okay, maybe quite a few other people. But the core principle of his recent self-help book is truly powerful: when you can’t alter your circumstances, change your perspective. He calls this skill “reframing,” and it can […]
Clarify. Enhance. Close.
What if you could increase your business revenue fourfold in just six years? That’s what Donald Miller, CEO of Business Made Simple and StoryBrand, did with his operation. His “Small Business Flight Plan” can help you get there fast. Draw Precise Blueprints Defining a clear goal for your business is the primary role of a […]
Can TikTok fix your life?
Some influencers use their social media channels to sell makeup, supplements, or shapewear. Dr. Julie Smith has a higher purpose: she creates TikTok videos to make mental health education accessible to everyone. Her mission has earned her more than 4 million followers on that platform. In our latest Instaread, we look at her practical advice […]
You can get even or find happiness
As a prisoner in the Death March from Auschwitz, Eddie Jaku escaped by hiding in a drainage pipe under a road. He survived on his own for several days, sleeping in caves and eating raw slugs and snails, until he got sick from drinking poisoned water. By the time he was found by American soldiers, […]
When millions of dollars aren’t enough
As a teenager, Steven Bartlett journaled about his aspiration to become a “happy sexy millionaire.” And really, who wouldn’t want that? As it turns out, the answer is Steven Bartlett. By the age of 25, he had nailed being a sexy millionaire. But he still wasn’t happy. What to make of this? Step One: Embrace […]
Are robots going to be evil or not?
Here’s a sobering statistic: artificial intelligence is expected to surpass the most intelligent human by a billion times by 2049. To put this in perspective, your IQ, compared to AI, will be analogous to the IQ of a fly and Albert Einstein. The future gets shaky to forecasters at that point because by then, technological […]
Raise money like a pro 💰💰
Venture capital is its own little world, with jargon, social hierarchy, and etiquette that aren’t necessarily intuitive. Brad Feld and Jason Mendelson, co-founders of the venture capital fund Foundry Group, have developed Venture Deals, a direct and actionable guide for entrepreneurs who need the lay of the land. Our latest Instaread distills key points and concepts […]
Invest in yourself
If you invest your time wisely, you can redistribute it when and where it matters most. This is what author and entrepreneur Dan Martell calls “buying back time.” Identify the tasks that drain your energy and then delegate those jobs whenever possible. The time you free up can then be filled with higher-value tasks that […]
