Every decision comes down to one of three options: start something new, stay where you are, or leave. Trey Gowdy, a lawyer and politician, has developed a guide for anyone evaluating these choices. Weigh the possibilities, evaluate your goals, and make the best possible decision every time with our Instaread on Start, Stay, or Leave. Success […]
How to Inspire Your People
With long experience at Ritz-Carlton, famed hotel executive Horst Schulze knows a thing or two about customer loyalty and satisfaction. In Excellence Wins, he gives practical advice that will catapult you to the top of your game. Our latest Instaread hits the highlights. Inspire the Back of the House Customers aren’t the only people you need […]
Spiders from Mars?
Humanity’s biggest problems seem very small from space. Astronauts orbit Earth at about 250 miles above sea level, a view from which our civilization becomes unrecognizable. Borders, ethnicities, and religions aren’t visible from space—which makes us wonder how much they matter, in the great scheme of things. Cosmic Perspective In Starry Messenger, celebrity astrophysicist Neil deGrasse […]
Sell Like a Ninja
Slimy salespeople are a stereotype that’s based on something real: pushy guys who manipulate and intimidate to get what they want. Former real estate broker Larry Kendall is here to tell us there’s a better way. It’s called “ninja selling,” and yes, it’s inspired by the warriors of ancient Japan. Just Stop Selling High-pressure tactics […]
The Psychology of Money
What is your emotional relationship with money? American investor, entrepreneur, and financial coach Tori Dunlap says that most money problems are rooted in emotions like shame and fear. Shifting these negative emotions can improve our finances and boost our well-being. Normalize Talking About Money Our financial decisions are directly impacted by our mindsets and how we […]
What Age is “old”?
Even well into adulthood, most of us find our parents annoying sometimes. When Steven Petrow started making a personal list of what not to do in old age, it consisted mostly of what he thought his mom and dad were doing wrong. But when he turned 63, suddenly he realized: maybe his attitude had been ageist. What age […]
A Journey Worth Taking
Take a break from the news and get your week off to a good start with a nourishing coming-of-age story about the spiritual journey of a young man in ancient India. Step into the world of spiritual quests and self-discovery with our Instaread on Siddhartha. East Meets West Written by Hermann Hesse — a German-Swiss writer, poet, […]
Are You Pretending to be OK?
We all ask one another how we’re feeling when we make small talk. How often do you reply honestly? Our Instaread on How Are You, Really? is a powerful and practical guide to answering the question (at least to yourself) with vulnerability and self-compassion. Listen Closely Most of us don’t spend enough time considering our emotions, needs, […]
Invisible Enemies
Automating the modern world has made our lives infinitely easier. But it has also introduced new threats into society, including state-sponsored hacking. In our latest Instaread, technology journalist Andy Greenberg shares the story of the Russian hacking group Sandworm. A Rising ThreatCyberspies used to be a bigger problem. Now, the issue has escalated to cyberwar. When […]
The Secret Formula
Entrepreneurial guru Russell Brunson has been into marketing and sales since he was a child. One of his first ventures was selling a DVD about how to make a potato gun. Presumably, he cornered the potato gun market. But our Instaread on Dotcom Secrets will help you find your own target audience and get those new leads to […]
