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 […]
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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 […]
This system will change your life
Unread emails, disorganized files, and random photos can pile up and make your workflow feel chaotic. But at the end of the day, all those pieces of digital clutter fall into one of four categories: projects, areas, resources, and archives. This PARA system is a simple and flexible way to get organized across your devices. […]
Are you paying too many taxes?
Making big money moves isn’t just about earning and investing. You also have to know how to use tax law to your best advantage. Tom Wheelwright, who runs a global network that helps entrepreneurs and investors reduce taxes, says that tax laws in developed countries are similar enough to apply universally. Here’s what you need […]
The writer who can raise the dead
Barbara Kingsolver’s Pulitzer Prize is probably one of the least interesting things about her. The novelist, who won the 2023 award for fiction, is a trained biologist, an environmental activist, and a spokesperson of sorts for the region of Appalachia, which she sees as maligned by opportunistic authors like J. D. Vance. Oh, and she […]
A thriller to end your summer
Alexandra Quinlan was just 17 years old when she was accused of brutally murdering her family. Within a few months, she was cleared legally, but the negative media coverage was so intense that she had to change her name. She thought she had successfully started a new life. But the past wouldn’t let go of […]
A murder mystery with serious buzz
First-time novelist Charmaine Wilkerson is making waves in the mystery space, combining a juicy cold-case murder with a delicious cake recipe. Truly, what more could a novel need? Black Cake (and its television adaptation, which premieres on Hulu in November) is an absorbing tale of secret identities, family history, and loss. Let’s take a closer look. Long-Buried Secrets […]
Set fire to your backup plan
“Shark Tank” investor Matt Higgins has a lot of experience with risk taking. He transformed himself from a poor high school dropout to a wealthy businessman by eliminating his Plan B and not giving himself the option to lose. Our latest Instaread explores his most useful strategies and tips. Feel the Fear The secret to […]
Of course you’re always right
In our age of inflammatory headlines and polarized politicians, it’s essential to have sharp communication skills. But it can be hard to get right, since persuasion is equal parts art and science. Our latest Instaread looks at a new treatise on how to win debates from famous argumentative person Medhi Hasan, the MSNBC anchor. Use […]
Why the KKK got a second wind
The Ku Klux Klan first started using violence and intimidation to uphold white supremacy in the American South after the Civil War. But many people don’t realize that the secretive organization’s real rise to power came later, in the Midwest, when it added other minorities to its hit list, including Catholics, Jews, and immigrants. The […]
