On some level, everyone works in sales—even people who don’t have a job. From stay-at-home parents to politicians, every adult role requires some element of a persuasion. If you haven’t yet given serious thought to what exactly you’re selling (and how to sell it better), you’re likely underperforming. Ready to step up and sharpen your sales […]
Don’t Underestimate Yourself
Great news: You have an unlimited capacity for personal growth. But to tap your full potential, you’re going to need to develop a plan. How can you leverage every opportunity to learn new skills and deepen your existing strengths? Our Instaread on THE 15 INVALUABLE LAWS OF GROWTH will show you how to put in […]
Weekend Wisdom – Face Your Fears
No one wants to worry. Anxiety is counter-productive, time consuming, and unpleasant—but for so many of us, it’s difficult to dispel. Dale Carnegie, the author of the time-tested classic HOW TO STOP WORRYING AND START LIVING, urged readers to let go of worry in the name of happiness and health. But he also understood that this […]
How to Assess Your Strengths
In today’s world, self-management is often driven by the data we collect from our devices. But long before there was the Apple Watch or Fitbit, there was Peter F. Drucker, a visionary thinker who wrote at the intersection of personal and professional development. MANAGING ONESELF distills some of his best advice on optimization. Here are two key […]
Weekend Wisdom – Go Ahead, Get Naked
Though it may seem counterintuitive, December is a great time to get started on your New Year’s resolutions. In her combination memoir/self-help book STRONG LOOKS BETTER NAKED, Khloé Kardashian recommends gradually building up the intensity of lifestyle changes like exercise regimens instead of making sudden, drastic changes. Think about it: starting an ambitious new exercise program directly after […]
Serenity, Strength, and Clarity
The end of the year can be chaotic. Fortunately, our extensive self-help library is here to help you keep your cool. How about a quick tune-up for your mind, body, and soul to set the stage for a fruitful December? A self-help guru steeped in Stoic philosophy, Ryan Holiday is here to show you the […]
Gwyneth Paltrow’s Hustle
When Gwyneth Paltrow won the Oscar for Best Actress in 1998, no one expected her to pivot from Hollywood to retail. Just ten years later, Paltrow founded her lifestyle brand Goop as a free newsletter, and by 2018 she had built it into a company with a $250 million valuation. How and why did the […]
Master the Art of Persuasion
Salespeople aren’t just disreputable used car salesmen, as the old stereotype suggests. In fact, most of us engage in sales or sales-like transactions every day, trying to persuade people to give us their time, money, or attention. Brush up on your technique with two key insights from our Instaread on Daniel Pink’s new bestseller, TO SELL […]
Weekend Wisdom – Find Your Focus
With the busy holiday season closing in, it seems like our to-do lists keep getting longer. With the pressure on, what’s the best way to make sure that every task is completed on time? Here’s a simple trick: start by identifying one task that will help you make the most progress with the least effort. In […]
Emotional Endurance Training
Experts have a lot to say about mental health. But you hear less about mental strength: the courage to deal with tough emotions and stressful events. Since mental strength is a skill, anyone can learn it. Our new Instaread on 13 THINGS MENTALLY STRONG PEOPLE DON’T DO is here to coach you through the process.
