In 1952, the U.S. Air Force published a report, “The ‘Average Man’?,” investigating an unexplained increase in fighter jet training mishaps that were resulting in abnormally frequent fatalities and accidents. At the time, the planes were state-of-the-art machines designed to exacting specifications. Everything was considered: pilot error, mechanical error, instructional error. It wasn’t until this […]
We’ve all learned to be resilient. COVID taught us that if nothing else. We’ve learned to get back up after a setback, keep pressing forward, put in the time, do the work and carry on. The problem is, that’s no longer enough. Think back to a couple of months ago, before the holidays. You were […]
Manager and attorney Ashley Villa never expected to run her own firm, let alone her own talent management business focusing on women who are carving out new horizons in the digital space. But her journey led her away from her initially planned career path, that of working for a traditional law firm, all the way […]
The front squat is one of the most effective lower body exercises, offering tons of benefits from strength and muscle size to athleticism and mobility. The same exercise can also be daunting because it requires coordination from head to toe. This challenging squat variation can even be awkward for some lifters because it demands more […]
Choosing a financial adviser can be intimidating. You have to find someone you enjoy working with. At the same time, you have to trust that they aren’t trying to sell you products you don’t need or making recommendations that aren’t in your best interest. There are multiple types of financial advisers, and each can help […]
Let’s talk about Bare Minimum Mondays. TikToker Marisa Jo Mayes used to feel “so anxious” every Sunday, dreading the massive task list she had waiting for her on Monday morning. It’s long been called the “Sunday Scaries,” in which Sunday is all about wishing Monday wasn’t just around the corner. For those considering jumping on […]
One of Maureen Cacioppo’s first forays into entrepreneurship was as a junior high school student in Long Island, New York. “I would save all the candy from Halloween, and when my classmates ate all theirs, I would bring [mine] to school a few weeks later and sell it to them. They were used to having […]
Spring blooms have, over time, been a symbol for many things, including rejuvenation, new life, new beginnings and happiness. To help you celebrate the season and let the spirit of spring uplift you, we’ve listed 28 springtime quotes to remind you of the good in the world and give you reason to seek joy. Spring […]
There’s no shortage of publications highlighting our youth—child prodigies, early entrepreneurs and the best 30 under 30. That’s great, but that’s not me. Most of my success was achieved later in life, and I am certain it is the better one. Being a late bloomer, most rites of passage were belated. I learned how to ride […]
For as long as I can remember, I have used an alarm clock to wake myself up in the morning to be productive. I despise the jarring beeping sound. But it’s better than when my kids beat my alarm to the punch before dawn. Mornings have long been a struggle for me. I hate getting […]