When two billionaires get together to discuss entrepreneurship, you wouldn’t expect them to talk about why being embarrassed is a good thing. But during a…
PRACTICAL WISDOM
How I made time for my friends and still became a successful adult in my 20s
Each year, esteemed commencement speakers offer new college graduates advice that ranges from building resilience to learning how to break rules. This the kind of…
TAKING INITIATIVE
The 15-minute weekly habit that eased my work anxiety—and made my boss trust me more
I once had a boss who would send me a series of two-word emails throughout the day, each one bearing the same message: “Call me.”…
STAYING PRESENT
The simple system that helped me stop obsessing over work—and start prioritizing my family
In my twenties, I was a lean, mean productivity machine. I created an alternative shorthand keyboard on my Blackberry to reduce my keystrokes by 80%.…
RISK-TAKING
Learning to distinguish “fear” from “fear of fear” is key to leading a happy life
There’s one piece of advice that’s always stuck with me: “The only way to not be scared of being punched in the face is being…
NOT ALONE
The secret fears and insecurities of 15 CEOs
The American dream offers an appealing roadmap for how to live your life. If you’re a talented person who works hard and never gives up,…
ACCOUNTABILITY
My professional network was weaker because it lacked diversity. A simple change helped me fix it
I’ve always thought diversity was a good thing. But a few years ago, I took a look at my social and professional circles and realized…
I was a stressed-out workaholic. Then I realized that one fear was at the root of my problems
When I was 34, I decided to start seeing a life coach. I had a good career in finance, but I knew I wanted to…
SMARTER LIVING
Don’t set goals for yourself—instead, create systems that make it easy for you to succeed
A lot of my friends are spending the month of January “going dry” or giving up sugar or training for marathons. I can relate. As…
INDEPENDENCE DAY
I was addicted to my iPhone. These are the steps I took to get control of my life back
In early December, Sam Altman—president of startup incubator Y Combinator—sent out an ominous Tweet. Digital addiction is going to be one of the great mental…
The simple (and cheap) holiday tradition that’s made me a happier person and better friend
The holiday season is my favorite time of the year—a time to overdose on tryptophan and eggnog while letting holiday parties trump healthy habits. And…
SPEAK UP
The four steps I took to overcome my fear of public speaking and embrace vulnerability
There are a lot of TED Talks I love—from Brené Brown’s “Power of Vulnerability” to Simon Sinek’s “Start with Why” to Susan Cain’s “The Power…
