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About three years ago, I moved my company to Las Vegas. And it was nearly destroyed. It was right before COVID-19. We had seen a huge opportunity to headquarter in Vegas: There would be tons of events, and we wouldn’t have to travel so much. Then, a global pandemic hit. Regardless of whether you lost a business or kept a business , lost a job or kept a job, this change was an invitation to think about things differently. I always talk about hunger and how it can’t be taught. Hunger is squeezed out of you when your back is against the wall. You’re uncomfortable, and you either die or you survive. My team was in that exact scenario: Our backs were pressed against the wall, and we were looking over the edge of ruin. It forced us to respond. We started an online education company, which has exponentially multiplied our ability to reach people in ways in-person events and seminars never could. It’s been a huge blessing and one we never would have received if we hadn’t experienced a die-...

Integrity is a standard of personal morality and ethics. It is not relative to the situation and doesn’t sell out to expediency. Its short supply is getting even shorter. But without integrity, leadership is a façade. Learning to see through exteriors is a critical development in the transition from adolescence to adulthood. Sadly, many people continue to be taken in by big talk and media popularity, flashy looks and expensive possessions. They move through their life convinced that the externals are what count, and are thus doomed to live shallow lives. Those who rely on their looks or status to feel good about themselves inevitably do everything they can to enhance the impression they make. And they do correspondingly little to develop their inner value and personal growth . The paradox is that the people who try hardest to impress are often the least impressive. Puffing up to appear powerful is an attempt to hide insecurity. In our friends, products and services, we prefer truth....

The new year is your chance to start over—a fresh beginning. It’s a good time to set new goals , change old habits and try new things . If you don’t get out of your comfort zone , if you aren’t learning and taking risks, then you won’t grow. You’ll stay right where you are. So start your new year adventure with inspiration from these quotes about trying new things, then go see what’s out there. Quotes About Trying New Things Read these quotes when you need to feel inspired. 1. “You never know what you can do until you try, and very few try unless they have to.” —C.S. Lewis 2. “You will enrich your life immeasurably if you approach it with a sense of wonder and discovery, and always challenge yourself to try new things.” —Nate Berkus 3. “Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.” —T.S. Eliot 4. “I’m ever-changing and always evolving, always trying new things.” —Thomas Rhett 5. “We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing ne...

When I was 29 years old, my husband was murdered. Yes, you read that correctly. That Monday started off like any other. I was at work, recruiting for a critical high-level position . I’d been on the phone with candidates all day, and a few of the interviews needed to be scheduled for after office hours. So I texted my husband, Richard, and told him that I was going to have to make some calls from home that evening. At the time, Rich was a newly established CrossFit gym owner. He’d opened the gym six months earlier on his birthday weekend, in March 2013, and in those few months since the grand opening, business had grown quickly . It was an exciting and busy time for our family. We really had the teamwork thing down pat. You know how a relay team has to pass off the baton smoothly to one another while running their race to keep pace? That was us. Rich would start his morning super early because his first class of the day was at 6:30 a.m. I’d often wake up to a text or a sweet note ...

In Homer’s ancient story The Odyssey , the goddess Athena, disguised as old man Mentor, reveals to the hero’s son the right path to take. Skip forward several millennia and across the Atlantic to an urban high school preparing teens for life after graduation, and the image of mentor-as-lone-sage doesn’t quite paint the picture. If one New York school—and the resources it brings to bear—is any indication, success takes a village of mentors, both formal and informal. Marble Hill School for International Studies, in the Kingsbridge neighborhood of the Bronx, has a 96% nonwhite and overwhelmingly first-generation-immigrant student body of about 450, speaking more than 35 languages. Despite any obstacles students face, since its creation in 2002, the school has enjoyed impressive outcomes, boasting a college readiness score 27% higher than the city’s in 2019. A range of foundations and community-based organizations help meet the school’s ambitious goal of ensuring both high school graduat...

What are you going to do to start the new year off on the right foot and make sure you have your best year ever ? Is there one thing that will make the difference between actually achieving your goals and chalking them up to yet another year’s unfulfilled resolutions? What can you do to enhance an aspect of your life that you’ve neglected in your single-minded pursuit of that elusive brass ring? Think about it. We asked a host of experts, readers who follow SUCCESS on Twitter and Facebook , and our SUCCESS staff what they will do to kick-start the new year. We got wide-ranging answers, anecdotes and tips. Our aim is to get you thinking and to inspire you to reach farther, go faster and achieve more than ever before. Are you energized by this prospect? Or maybe a little overwhelmed? Then start small, focusing on just one thing you want to accomplish. This life is yours to make whatever you desire, so start now! How to Start the New Year Right 1. Expand your thinking with new experi...

The end of pregnancy brings an onslaught of challenges for working parents-to-be. These include the physical pain of carrying another human, achy joints, a stretching belly and a cramping back. Then, there’s the emotional toll and sheer exhaustion that comes with pregnancy, especially in the third trimester. Yet, there is little protection for a pregnant person’s rights at work in existing American laws. Often, this leaves pregnant people who need frequent breaks or relief from 100-degree weather without options. If they don’t comply, they might risk losing their jobs.  About the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act would change this by providing pregnant workers with more job protections—if the U.S. Congress passes it by Dec. 31. The bill, which has bipartisan support, passed the House in May 2021. It has since stalled, waiting for Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to bring it to the floor for an official vote. Time is ticking: Advocates believe ...

The formula for maintaining a workplace with happy employees is straightforward, psychologists and researchers say. However, it’s just not always a piece of cake. Entertainment perks and employee-friendly campuses take center stage when Google and SAS claim top spots on “Best Places to Work” lists. But what’s more important is the process these companies use to figure out their cultures . “It’s not about jolly, jolly basketball courts and Friday everybody gets cake,” says Noelle Nelson, Ph.D., psychologist and author of over a dozen books, including Make More Money by Making Your Employees Happy . “It’s about things like workplace safety, clean restrooms, flextime.” Jim Goodnight, CEO of SAS, the North Carolina-based business analytics software company, follows a seemingly simple philosophy: Treat employees like they’re making a difference, and they will. Google brings the same intellectual prowess and zeal to its workplace programs that it uses to create computer eyeglasses. The K...

While the holidays are certainly joyful, shopping for others can sometimes add more stress than you’d anticipated, especially if you’re trying to purchase Christmas gifts on a budget . That’s where we come in.  This money-minded guide will make your holiday gifting a little easier. Purchase within your budgeted category to stay on track , or mix and match from various sections to compile the perfect gift that still meets your money goals. Christmas Gifts on a Budget: Under $30 1. Magic Hour Astrology Teas $13 On a mission to connect the world through tea, Magic Hour creates handmade, home-blended and fair-trade teas. The women-owned business offers a range of teas focused on supporting wellness. Personalize your gift with Magic Hour’s Astrology Tea Collection ($13+). The company uniquely tailors each tea’s flavor for every astrological sign. For example Cancer is a Mango-Ginger-Cream White Tea and Gemini is a Watermelon-Rose-Mulberry Pomegranate Tea. 2. SnapCollar $14.99 ...