People are always asking me: How did you get published in [insert prominent publication here]? How did you get an interview with [insert celebrity here]? How did you snag [insert big company here] as a client? It’s simple, I tell them: I sent an email. I don’t have any special connections. There is no big […]
Couples seek relationship counseling for numerous reasons. No matter what issues they present to therapy with, it often can be boiled down to a problem with the emotional safety in their relationship. The most hostile, distant or disengaged couples are not the only ones who can be challenged with a lack of emotional safety. Those […]
Experience has taught me that when you are in the presence of a brilliant thinker, always have a pen and paper handy. As you begin to ask questions, you’ll find that a river of wisdom and practical examples freely flows from someone with valuable insight into the world. This was the case with J. Lennox […]
“Thank god it’s Friday,” are we right? But while you might be mentally clocking out as the weekend draws closer, clock your brain back in. There are some smart, productive things you can do before leaving work on Friday night, your swivel chair still swiveling from your high-speed escape. We asked the Young Entrepreneur Council […]
By Leo Babauta Everything we believe about ourselves and others is an idea, an image constructed in our heads. And these mental constructs can be some of our biggest obstacles and struggles. Letting go of our mental constructs — our ideas about ourselves and others — can be one of the most liberating things possible. […]
Tom Brady. Cher. Tina Turner. What do they have in common? Besides being at the top of their respective game at one time or another, all three second-guessed their initial decision to retire. They returned for one more season and a few additional farewell tours. You might not knock on your former company’s doors months […]
At the age of five, Lauren Petrullo started her entrepreneurial career, selling her drawings door-to-door to neighbors. She learned early on that if she didn’t define her own narrative, someone else would do it for her. While homeless for a time in high school, she also studied, worked three jobs and was on the soccer […]
The lat pulldown can be a reliable and effective alternative to back-training staples like chin-ups or pull-ups. Pulldowns can be useful for novice lifters who may not yet be strong enough to perform high-quality repetitions, as well as more experienced lifters looking to minimize the role of their core or lower body while zeroing in […]
On Monday mornings at the office, everyone is talking about the latest envelope-pushing Saturday Night Live skit. Invariably, the Super Bowl ad that gets the most buzz is the one that shocked and cracked you up. Humor has always been a powerful force when used to entertain, educate and sell. But humor is especially important […]
The global pandemic, the war in Ukraine, racial unrest, a divisive presidential term and so many more events in the past few years have all eyes on the news, including business leaders. C-suite leaders, managers and executives used to have little “extra” time to ensure they were up-to-date on current events. Now, reading the news […]