To this day, the symbol of one of my proudest accomplishments is a changing table on my college campus. It’s nothing special really. Just a standard plastic thing attached to a wall. Perfectly forgettable in every way—unless you’re one of those people who needs to change a baby. This wasn’t exactly my top concern as […]
“Being free isn’t actually that easy.” ~Unknown I’ve always been an achiever. I’ve worked hard to reach goals: I was good at school, then got a good job, and ended up making good money. My colleagues valued my clear view of the goal, my ability to break down the big task into parts that one
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The way we retire has changed over the generations. Previously, you’d work for 40 years and retire with a pension, which guaranteed you an income for the rest of your life. Your employer took on the responsibility of your retirement funds as one of the perks of decades of loyalty. While pensions still exist in
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There I was, eating cereal and watching a CNN documentary about Kobe Bryant—yes, I mix deep life reflection with Raisin Bran—when his old speech teacher said something that made me pause mid-chew. He described Kobe’s approach to life as giving everything—heart, soul, and body—to his craft. No halfway. Just all in. I sat there thinking, “Yes!
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Musicians are deeply creative individuals, using songs, lyrics and even their stage presence to express their imagination, emotions and ideas. But finding and connecting with listeners, organizing a tour and developing a brand—all of which are required for a musician’s career growth and success—require a skill set that is more typically aligned with those in
Truly transformative leaders are shaped, not born. Because of this, the SUCCESS Leadership Lab was created to help leaders take an active role in developing their skills. Check out these eight Leadership Lab speakers and the books they’ve written to learn how you can shape yourself into a better leader, too. 1. Rich Diviney As
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When volatile egos are triggered, unhealthy power dynamics can throw work-life balance out the window. Bullying in the workplace affects 35% of employees. The psychological ramifications are so intense that the effects can even spread to romantic partners and disturb their sleep. According to Marcene Marcus, licensed clinical social worker and clinical director of outpatient
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What my money mindset taught me—and why I believe in this bundle with my whole heart. I have a confession to make: I hate sending “sales” emails, and especially the “last day” ones, because I visualize myself in a tacky, oversized suit, a cigar hanging out of the side of my mouth, selling someone on
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For years, I thought leadership meant having all the answers. I believed it was about staying polished, confident and always one step ahead. But if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s this: Real leadership isn’t about looking perfect; it’s about being present. I’ll admit, this lesson didn’t come naturally. Early in my career, I worked
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The road to success is paved with hard work, resilience, learning and dedication, but also with things that seem counterintuitive to success, such as failure and relaxation. Yes, you heard that correctly. Relaxation is one of the key ingredients essential for a successful life. Our body and brain aren’t built for constant motion. Granting ourselves
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