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Kim Kardashian Failed the Bar Exam. Here's Why That Matters. personal development Feb 03, 2026

Kim Kardashian told 350 million followers she failed the bar exam.

And then she said she's using the failure "as fuel."

I know. It's Kim Kardashian. You might have already rolled your eyes and start...

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Another Woman Shining Never Dims Your Light career acceleration Jan 29, 2026

I've never watched a single episode of Strictly Come Dancing.

Not one. Even though I know it's a national institution. But even from the outside, I can see something remarkable happening on that stag...

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My 2025 Reading List Was a Mirror personal development Jan 27, 2026

I read 46 books in 2025.

I didn't plan a theme. I just followed what pulled me. But when I looked at the list at the end of the year, patterns emerged. Turns out your reading list is a mirror. It sho...

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Chill Bosses Never Win: 3 Leadership Lessons from Rippling's COO Matt MacInnis career acceleration Jan 22, 2026

Chill bosses never win.

I know that's not a popular opinion. We're in an era that celebrates "laid-back leadership" and "psychological safety" and "bringing your whole self to work." And those things...

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Why Susie Wolff Is One of my Heroes career acceleration Jan 20, 2026

Susie Wolff is one of my heroes.

I interviewed her in person a few years ago when she came to speak at our company, and what struck me wasn't the glamour of her world,Ā  it was how utterly professiona...

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32 Interviews and the Real Test Goldman Sachs Was Running career development Nov 20, 2025

Goldman Sachs put me through 32 interviews before they said yes.

Mad, I know. But back then, that was standard operating procedure at the world's most prestigious investment bank.

The Gauntlet

Ther...

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When the Stars Align with Your To-Do List personal development Nov 18, 2025

Ā Last week I had dinner with the most fascinating woman, and it's left me buzzing with excitement about a completely fresh approach to getting things done.



Meet the AstroTwins

Ophira Edut is one hal...

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From Coffin Bunks to Olympic Dreams personal development Nov 13, 2025

Last month I slept in what can only be described as a coffin-sized bunk above a truck cab.Ā 

Five days in a muddy field with my horses and dogs at the final big competition of the year, this is the re...

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The Nice Boss Trap: Why Being Liked Isn't the Same as Being Led career acceleration Nov 11, 2025

Your boss brings you coffee, remembers your birthday, and always asks about your weekend. They're lovely, really. Everyone adores them. But when promotion time comes around, somehow your name never qu...

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The 6 Things That Make or Break Your Interview (From Someone Who Actually Does the Hiring) career acceleration Nov 06, 2025

After years of sitting across from candidates, I've noticed the same patterns emerge. Some people nail interviews not because they're the most qualified on paper, but because they understand what hiri...

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"If I Tell Him, He'll Fire Me" – The Job Hunting Myth That's Sabotaging Your Career career acceleration Nov 04, 2025

Ā A top-performing sales rep recently told me this when I asked if he'd given his manager a heads-up about job hunting. The fear in his voice was genuine, but the logic was just wrong.

The Fear Is Rea...
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The LinkedIn Recommendation You're Not Asking For (But Should Be) career acceleration Oct 30, 2025

Let's talk about LinkedIn recommendations, those glowing testimonials that sit on your profile like digital gold stars. They matter and you should be asking for them.

Why Recruiters CareĀ 

Recruiters...

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