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 […]
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 […]
