Inspirational

At 25, there was nothing in my bank and I needed to provide for my family. As I was considering what to do, I met John Earl Shoaff, a wealthy entrepreneur who became my employer for the next five years. He revolutionized my life and taught me the importance of developing your personal philosophy, to […]

Nancy Wang is ready to change the world. As director and general manager, the 33-year-old is the youngest person to serve at Amazon Web Services (AWS) Data Protection’s executive level. The Chinese-born American is integral to the smooth running of AWS, which provides worldwide on-demand cloud computing platforms. A University of Pennsylvania-trained engineer, Wang has

It takes commitment to unlock your full potential. Top personal growth strategies help you develop mindfulness techniques, develop goal-setting skills and more. Online self-development tools offer guidance, but they may lack the daily support and encouragement you often need to stay on track and focused. That is where the top personal development podcasts can provide

You’re probably familiar with terms like 401(k) or Roth IRA, which are types of retirement plans. You might be less sure about the particular characteristics of these accounts or how they follow specific rules laid out by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to protect your retirement funds. It can get even more confusing because some

The first time I went skeet shooting, I missed so often and by such wide margins that people laughed at me. I deserved it. I didn’t mind the laughter—or failing, either, even in front of people. It’s (almost) enjoyable; it’s how I learn. But I do mind failing without knowing how to get better. That

You’ve optimized your resume. You’ve jazzed up your LinkedIn profile. Maybe you’ve even played with AI enough to know you are still a better cover letter writer. But in spite of all this, maybe you haven’t landed that job you’ve been searching for. Some economists and career experts are predicting that September might be your

Our world is evolving around us faster than ever. From positive changes like technological advances to uncertainties about the economy or the climate, it’s easy to feel out of control. We have manuals for our dishwashers and our cars, but what we really need is guidance on how to operate ourselves. Thankfully, the best personal

When Sara Davenport realized her workplace was making her miserable and taking a toll on her mental health, she faced a difficult dilemma. The then-TV anchor couldn’t just swap one TV station for another; rather, a strict noncompete clause limited her career choices. To continue pursuing her dream job, Davenport needed to stop working for

Whatever’s going on in the inclusivity world, one superstar hip-hop icon is here for it. Queen Latifah has just joined forces with Novo Nordisk’s It’s Bigger Than Me campaign to lend her voice to the leading global health-care company’s new Inclusive Obesity Care (IOC) initiative. She champions the changes necessary for the world to focus