Inspirational
When building a business, whether just beginning or a decade in, the key to success and longevity for many can be found in this analogy from Nick Martell and Jack Crivici-Kramer, entrepreneurs, founders and cohosts of the daily pop-biz news podcast The Best One Yet: “A business can try to be like a Swiss Army …
Many people try to disconnect from work while on vacation, but cutting the cord completely isn’t easy. A 2023 survey from online learning platform ELVTR found that 68% of respondents said they worked while on vacation. And just breaking away from your desk usually isn’t enough to break free from the demands and distractions of …
6 Places that Offer ‘Analog Vacations’ and Tips For Creating Your Own Read More »
Do you dislike working for someone else? Are you tired of the 9-to-5 grind? Do you crave more freedom and flexibility in your work life? If so, you might want to consider self-employment by becoming a freelancer. A freelancer is someone who works independently, offering their services to various clients on a project-by-project basis. Because …
Want To Be a Freelancer? Here’s How to Get Started Read More »
It’s that time of year when the leaves start to change and the familiar smell of pumpkin spice is in the air. When you catch that first hint of cinnamon, you feel your body reflexively relax. But what if this season is about more than just special Starbucks drinks and the Sanderson sisters? Can you …
In 2019, podcaster and entrepreneur Andy Frisella created 75 Hard, a program that he refers to as, “Ironman for your brain.” Described on his website as the “only program that can permanently change your life…from your way of thinking to the level of discipline you approach every single task in front of you with,” Frisella …
Setting and maintaining boundaries is crucial for your well-being. They help define what’s acceptable in your interactions and protect all aspects of your health. Without clear limits, you may feel overwhelmed or even lose sight of your priorities. Thus, knowing how to establish these important boundaries can empower you to take control of your life. …
The Best Books On Boundaries If You’re Having Some Trouble Setting Them Read More »
North Carolina State University student Ethan Clark doesn’t often use phrases like “catastrophic impacts.” But he’d forecasted ahead of the storm and knew that Hurricane Helene was going to be worse than people expected. On Sept. 26, he made a Facebook post on his Facebook page, North Carolina’s Weather Authority (NCWA), calling the storm “life-threatening.” …
A 7th Grade Project Is Providing Resources for North Carolina Victims of Helene Read More »
Ryanair was founded in 1984, but after an organizational restructuring in the early 1990s, it launched into business with a product that most people laughed at. By this point, commercial aviation was in full swing, and deregulation in the U.S. and Europe had opened markets to increased competition. From 1990 to 2000, global airline passenger …
Inspired by Southwest Airlines’ Strategy, Ryanair Now Soars Above Them Financially Read More »
I used to love a drink when flying: A martini in the airport bar while I waited to board the plane, or a plastic cup of white wine from the flight attendant, eased my fear of flying and got me into “vacation mood.” Drinking and traveling went hand-in-hand and when I got sober over 10 …
Juggling work, personal responsibilities, family needs, professional development, extracurricular activities and much more can be challenging to say the very least. According to Kristin Papa—a licensed clinical social worker specializing in burnout—managing these demands is particularly difficult in workplaces with unrealistic expectations, a lack of autonomy and insufficient resources or clarity. As a new public-school …