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Here's a ‘really simple’ way to change people’s minds, says Wharton persuasion expert: It makes people 30% likelier to say yes
Here's a ‘really simple’ way to change people’s minds, says Wharton persuasion expert: It makes people 30% likelier to say yes
You can change people's minds with a simple word change, says Wharton marketing professor Jonah Berger — and it only takes seconds to implement.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Here's a ‘really simple’ way to change people’s minds, says Wharton persuasion expert: It makes people 30% likelier to say yes
Simone Biles' parents did these things to help her succeed, she says—and keep her 'humble and grounded'
Simone Biles' parents did these things to help her succeed, she says—and keep her 'humble and grounded'
Olympic medalist Simone Biles said her parents encouraged her to have fun in gymnastics and didn't put much emphasis on medaling.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Simone Biles' parents did these things to help her succeed, she says—and keep her 'humble and grounded'
I quit 6 time-wasting habits and now work only 4 hours a day: 'If I took every single meeting, I'd get nothing else done'
I quit 6 time-wasting habits and now work only 4 hours a day: 'If I took every single meeting, I'd get nothing else done'
After dropping out of college in 2007, Amy Landino started a side hustle creating videos and doing social media. Ultimately she was able to quit her day job.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:12 PM
I quit 6 time-wasting habits and now work only 4 hours a day: 'If I took every single meeting, I'd get nothing else done'
Why applying with intention and being a little 'delusional' are key to surviving the job hunt right now, says Gen Z career expert
Why applying with intention and being a little 'delusional' are key to surviving the job hunt right now, says Gen Z career expert
Jade Walters has landed jobs by going viral on TikTok and through connections. For her next job she's trying a more traditional approach: cold-applying online.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Why applying with intention and being a little 'delusional' are key to surviving the job hunt right now, says Gen Z career expert
More car buyers are stretching out their auto loans—but longer terms come with trade-offs
More car buyers are stretching out their auto loans—but longer terms come with trade-offs
Longer auto loans can lower the monthly payments, but three key trade-offs are worth weighing before you buy.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:14 PM
More car buyers are stretching out their auto loans—but longer terms come with trade-offs
Founder who’s invested in over 100 companies: This is the difference between long-term success and failure—‘It’s a little bit counterintuitive’
Founder who’s invested in over 100 companies: This is the difference between long-term success and failure—‘It’s a little bit counterintuitive’
Companies that maintain a startup's agility years down the road are the most likely to be successful for decades, says author and investor Eric Becker.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Founder who’s invested in over 100 companies: This is the difference between long-term success and failure—‘It’s a little bit counterintuitive’
This is the No. 1 reason people get divorced, says Kim Kardashian's high-powered divorce lawyer
This is the No. 1 reason people get divorced, says Kim Kardashian's high-powered divorce lawyer
Celebrity divorce or not, the root of the problem is always the same, celebrity divorce lawyer Laura Wasser says.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
This is the No. 1 reason people get divorced, says Kim Kardashian's high-powered divorce lawyer
People who start a new business often make one “fatal mistake” that″ll likely doom their venture before it even starts, says Steve Blank.
The 'fatal mistake' most people make starting a business, says Stanford professor who co-founded 4 startups: I've 'seen this a million times'
Not finding out what prospective customers want and need is a crucial mistake that often dooms founders to failure, says entrepreneurship expert Steve Blank.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
People who start a new business often make one “fatal mistake” that″ll likely doom their venture before it even starts, says Steve Blank.
Your future success and happiness likely depends on your willingness to take calculated risks, says social scientist and Harvard University professor Arthur Brooks.
Fortunately for the naturally risk-averse, you can nurture and develop your ability to take big leaps of faith. 👇
Fortunately for the naturally risk-averse, you can nurture and develop your ability to take big leaps of faith. 👇
Harvard happiness expert shares his 1 tip for living a meaningful, successful life: You can 'create something wonderful' this way
A willingness to take risks is key to happiness, Harvard University social scientist and bestselling author Arthur Brooks writes in his book, "The Happiness Files."
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November 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Your future success and happiness likely depends on your willingness to take calculated risks, says social scientist and Harvard University professor Arthur Brooks.
Fortunately for the naturally risk-averse, you can nurture and develop your ability to take big leaps of faith. 👇
Fortunately for the naturally risk-averse, you can nurture and develop your ability to take big leaps of faith. 👇
I quit my dream job at 32 and spent $34,000 to travel the world—here are my 4 biggest regrets
I quit my dream job at 32 and spent $34,000 to travel the world—here are my 4 biggest regrets
Helen Zhao quit her job at age 32 to travel the world for 18 months. Here are the regrets that taught her when to prioritize happiness, and when to sacrifice present enjoyment for a better future.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
I quit my dream job at 32 and spent $34,000 to travel the world—here are my 4 biggest regrets
Here's the No. 1 phrase I've seen 'destroy' relationships, says Harvard psychologist of 20 years
Here's the No. 1 phrase I've seen 'destroy' relationships, says Harvard psychologist of 20 years
Harvard psychologist Dr. Cortney Warren has spent 20 years working with couples. Her No. 1 advice for a successful relationship? Don't communicate from a place of contempt.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Here's the No. 1 phrase I've seen 'destroy' relationships, says Harvard psychologist of 20 years
Barbara Corcoran says 'forget about Florida' and look elsewhere in the U.S. to buy a home
Barbara Corcoran says 'forget about Florida' and look elsewhere in the U.S. to buy a home
Barbara Corcoran thinks instead of buying a house in Florida, buyers should look at "go anywhere that has a poor school district where prices are really low."
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November 11, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Barbara Corcoran says 'forget about Florida' and look elsewhere in the U.S. to buy a home
This CEO built his company for $60 in one weekend—it brought in $80 million last year: 'You can copy my model'
This CEO built his company for $60 in one weekend—it brought in $80 million last year: 'You can copy my model'
Noah Kagan built AppSumo in a weekend, spending $60 in the process. The company did about $80 million in revenue in 2023.
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November 11, 2025 at 6:00 AM
This CEO built his company for $60 in one weekend—it brought in $80 million last year: 'You can copy my model'
The salary negotiation trick that works 'time and time again,' according to an ex-Goldman Sachs recruiter
The salary negotiation trick that works 'time and time again,' according to an ex-Goldman Sachs recruiter
More than 1 in 4 workers in the U.S. now lives in a place where they're entitled to see pay ranges on job ads.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:00 AM
The salary negotiation trick that works 'time and time again,' according to an ex-Goldman Sachs recruiter
Nintendo CEO once halved his salary to prevent layoffs, and it worked—why that's so uncommon today
Nintendo CEO once halved his salary to prevent layoffs, and it worked—why that's so uncommon today
Nintendo's CEO once took a 50% pay cut to avoid layoffs. Here's why it worked for the video game company, says expert — and why it's not always a perfect fix.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Nintendo CEO once halved his salary to prevent layoffs, and it worked—why that's so uncommon today
3 crucial ways to make yourself happier, according to a psychologist from Finland—the happiest country in the world
3 crucial ways to make yourself happier, according to a psychologist from Finland—the happiest country in the world
Finland has been crowned the world's happiest country for six years running. Here are three reasons why, according to psychology researcher Frank Martela.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:00 AM
3 crucial ways to make yourself happier, according to a psychologist from Finland—the happiest country in the world
Zach Yadegari, 18, is the co-founder and CEO of Cal AI, a calorie-tracking mobile app that uses AI to analyze photos of food. The app launched in May 2024 and has been downloaded 8.3 million times as of July 2025.
Here's how he built his company into what it is today: https://cnb.cx/3LzvcGQ
Here's how he built his company into what it is today: https://cnb.cx/3LzvcGQ
November 10, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Zach Yadegari, 18, is the co-founder and CEO of Cal AI, a calorie-tracking mobile app that uses AI to analyze photos of food. The app launched in May 2024 and has been downloaded 8.3 million times as of July 2025.
Here's how he built his company into what it is today: https://cnb.cx/3LzvcGQ
Here's how he built his company into what it is today: https://cnb.cx/3LzvcGQ
32-year-old former Google employee: I saved $400,000 living at home with my parents—why I don’t regret it
32-year-old former Google employee: I saved $400,000 living at home with my parents—why I don’t regret it
Former Google employee turned entrepreneur Claudia Chee shares why living at home for for 12 years after college was one of the best decisions she ever made.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
32-year-old former Google employee: I saved $400,000 living at home with my parents—why I don’t regret it
“I said to her: ‘I’m going to go in and ask for this much. Are you cool with that?’ [Rhimes] was like, ‘Yeah, no one’s going to give it to you. You have to ask for it.’”
'Grey's Anatomy' star Ellen Pompeo says $20 million salary brings 'true independence': 'I don't have to do anything I don't want to do'
Pompeo secured her lucrative contract in 2017.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM
“I said to her: ‘I’m going to go in and ask for this much. Are you cool with that?’ [Rhimes] was like, ‘Yeah, no one’s going to give it to you. You have to ask for it.’”
Warren Buffett 'feels better about the second half' of his life than the first—his best advice for living well
Warren Buffett 'feels better about the second half' of his life than the first—his best advice for living well
The Berkshire Hathaway chairman will continue to share his trademark wit and wisdom with shareholders via annual Thanksgiving letters.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Warren Buffett 'feels better about the second half' of his life than the first—his best advice for living well
The unusual promise Margot Robbie made Ryan Gosling to get him to play Ken in 'Barbie'
The unusual promise Margot Robbie made Ryan Gosling to get him to play Ken in 'Barbie'
Gosling initially turned down the role before Robbie and director Greta Gerwig convinced him to sign on.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The unusual promise Margot Robbie made Ryan Gosling to get him to play Ken in 'Barbie'
39-year-old millionaire who rents: Why I'm 'so much happier' not being a homeowner
39-year-old millionaire who rents: Why I'm 'so much happier' not being a homeowner
Self-made millionaire and entrepreneur Bernadette Joy decided to rent again after a decade of homeownership. She shares why she has never been happier.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
39-year-old millionaire who rents: Why I'm 'so much happier' not being a homeowner
He wants to retire early, but his wife isn't so sure—how two lawyers worth $2.3 million tackled their biggest money fight
He wants to retire early, but his wife isn't so sure—how two lawyers worth $2.3 million tackled their biggest money fight
Rachel and Brian are married lawyers earning six-figure salaries. When Brian says he wants to retire early, they learn they have very different views on money.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
He wants to retire early, but his wife isn't so sure—how two lawyers worth $2.3 million tackled their biggest money fight
“AI can solve a lot of problems, but not necessarily on the fly when you’re dealing with a lot of moving parts, complex variables or different human elements.” https://cnb.cx/4oAkJK4
November 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
“AI can solve a lot of problems, but not necessarily on the fly when you’re dealing with a lot of moving parts, complex variables or different human elements.” https://cnb.cx/4oAkJK4
Over the next decade, advances in artificial intelligence will mean that humans will no longer be needed “for most things” in the world, says Bill Gates.
Bill Gates: Within 10 years, AI will replace many doctors and teachers—humans won't be needed 'for most things'
A new era of "free intelligence" powered by AI will change the way humans work, says billionaire Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Over the next decade, advances in artificial intelligence will mean that humans will no longer be needed “for most things” in the world, says Bill Gates.