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Think about how much time you spend fretting about what might happen. Those deer-in-the-headlights moments are not only agonizing but they are profoundly unproductive. With...

Since ancient times, we've been fascinated with the seven deadly sins that lead people astray. Gluttony, greed, and lust (among others) have certainly been the downfall of many....

We often think of human creativity as an act of wizardry; a mythical talent bestowed upon a select few directly from the heavens. But I prefer a more scientistic...

As we work to learn, grow, and thrive, let’s learn from the legends. Here are 39 of my favorite quotations from the giants of business, art, music, and innovation. I hope you...

Getting someone to take a chance on you is one of the most important steps to achieving success in both business and life. Yet mastering the art of persuasion is often...

Each year, over 50,000 large vessels travel the oceans to move people and cargo through the turbulent seas. While a solid ship gliding through malleable water should be well ...

As consumers, we're besieged with puffery. Brands shout at us, boasting they have New York's #1 pizza, the world's best coffee, America's favorite car, or the best blue jeans in...

Words like 'innovation' and 'disruption' can feel overwhelming and out of reach. Too often, we think an idea must change the world or have a billion-dollar value in order to...

Behind only water, concrete is the second-most used material on our planet. It's low cost, durable, and beneficial in a variety of construction applications. As our population...

In our professional lives, our days consist of delivering value in one form or another. Depending on your craft, your deliverables may take the form of a research report, sales...

I tend to get reflective at the start of each new year. I was thinking how different our lives were just 10 years ago, and those differences were striking: Ten years ago, we...

Queen Elsa, the lead character in Disney's smash hit Frozen, was haunted by her past. As the plot unfolds, she gains the courage to let go of her previously held beliefs in...