5 Reasons Why Entrepreneurs Don’t Thrive in School   My brother Adam and I, like a lot of really successful entrepreneurs, never finished college. Our grades in school were very good, but we didn’t go on to college after high school. We simply had too many ambitions to put them on hold …

How Do You Pronounce GIF? It Depends on Where You Live….   While GIFs help us say what words cannot, few agree on how GIF is actually pronounced. And there might be good reason for this, according to new data. Two acceptable pronunciations exist: one with a soft “g” that …

What’s the Worst Thing That Ever Happened to You   Brett Maloley, founder of Ladder, usually wears a pin that marks the date of Oct. 31, 2014. Halloween. He remembers that day because that was the day he watched his employees’ children come into the office in their holiday costumes …

After Chris Sacca’s Apology to Women Founders Those saying tech doesn’t have a sexism problem have had a tough time outshouting news to the contrary lately. Among the accounts that have surfaced over the past few months: an alleged kink room at one startup; alleged sexual advances by a prominent …

How to Turn Crisis into Clarity and Ignite Growth   One of the most challenging and daunting tasks any leader will face is learning how to successfully lead through change and not only survive extreme adversity but still create massive growth. Related: 22 Qualities That Make a Great Leader In life …

How to Become a Beauty Influencer Valerie Star is a celebrity beauty expert and the beauty director at Caravan Stylist Studio. With almost 20 years of experience in the beauty industry, specializing in makeup artistry, hair styling and nail artistry, Star has become a highly sought after beauty ambassador, educator and speaker …

Check out the Crazy Light-Up Eyelashes of the Future Remember Jennifer Lawrence’s dress from The Hunger Games? The one that burns with an artificial fire every time she spins? Or Chris Pratt’s rocket boots from Guardians of the Galaxy, which propel him through the air across gorges? Did you ever wish showstopping wearables were available right now? Well, …

Our Top 5 Franchises You Can Run From Your Own Home   One of the toughest parts of starting a business is accessibility. You might have a great business idea or an incredible work ethic, but unless you have a lot of time, money and opportunity on your hands, you’ll never …

Think You Sound Confident and in Control?   Have you ever walked away from an important conversation and thought, “Wow, I didn’t sound like myself at all back there”? You’re not alone. A recent psychological study by researchers from the University of Stirling, published in the journal PLOS ONE, found …

3 Things You Should Consider Before Listing Your Products   Amazon is one of the biggest ecommerce marketplaces in the world. But, if you’re thinking about listing your products there, you may be wondering what the experience will be like. Related: 10 Steps to Selling Your Product on Amazon (Infographic) The …