Inspirational
No one knew Jon Meis would be a hero that day, not even Jon Meis. The 22-year-old engineering student, who describes himself as “quiet and private,” was working as a building monitor at Seattle Pacific University on June 5, 2014, when a gunman began firing at random. Meis tackled and disarmed the shooter, which then […]
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There’s no way around it: Failure is not fun. However, it’s an important part of life as an entrepreneur—even successful entrepreneurs like Bill Gates and Vera Wang have colossal failures under their belts. I’d argue that if an entrepreneur has never experienced a failure, he or she isn’t taking enough risks. Fortunately, this unpleasant experience
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It’s easy to feel lost and purposeless at times. We all go through periods of uncertainty and self-doubt, wondering what we’re supposed to be doing with our lives. If you’re feeling directionless, don’t worry – it’s perfectly normal. The important thing is to get back on track and find meaning in your life again. There
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Can people really make money doing what they love? It depends on whom you ask. Some people say, “Absolutely!” Others say, “It’s unrealistic.” And some say the better question is, “What’s the best way to make a profit by meeting a specific need in the marketplace?” Except why do you have to settle for either/or—passion
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American Universities rarely practice personal interviews with applicants. Very often the only way to stand out and convince the admissions office to give you priority is to write an impressive letter of motivation. It is clear, concise, university-specific, and… personal. Why you should not underestimate motivational writing Universities use letters of motivation for different purposes.
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At some point in life, debt is inevitable. In order to solve different problems, a person can easily find themselves in debt. It comes in various forms including credit card balances, medical bills, and personal loans. Therefore, you are not alone if you’re in debt. What is important is learning how to manage it. Keep
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In 2010, celebrated Pixar director Pete Docter decided to make an animated film about the wild and woolly emotions of an 11-year-old girl named Riley. He knew the rough outlines of the story he wanted to tell. The film would open with Riley, uprooted from her Minnesota hometown and plunked down in a new house
Susan Cain’s New Book Explores the Question: What Is Sadness Good For? Read More »
Have you ever seen a bungee run? No, there’s no punch line. That’s a real question. A bungee run is one of those huge inflatable games you see at carnivals or kids’ birthday parties. It’s a game where two players run as fast and as far as they can with bungee cords strapped to their
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