Success isn't easy for anyone and now science proves it. > Students who learned about [Albert Einstein and Marie Curie's] intellectual or personal struggles had significantly improved their science grades, with low-achievers benefiting the most. The students in the control group who only learned about the…
> But never fall for the collective delusion that there's not a competition going on. People dress up to win partners. They interview to win jobs. If you deny that competition exists, you're just losing. Everything in demand is on a competitive scale. And the best…
Chris Rock, like most great comedians, makes it look easy. Of course, making millions of people laugh while tackling subjects like race is anything but. His work is tightly edited and thoroughly practiced. Here's a peek at his preparation from an article in the Washington Post [https://www.…
I've often joked that my poor grades in college have never affected my career. And now I understand why. Read the post (~6 minutes) [https://medium.com/life-learning/10-reasons-why-c-students-are-more-successful-after-graduation-e5287760525f#.8i2a9m579] Have a great day! Jimmy Swipe File is a short newsletter that delivers a small dose of inspiration…
I'm normally not a fan of "how to get rich" posts, but this one piqued my interest. Entrepreneur Daniel Ally outlines five ways to get ahead. Here's a snippet: > You must make a major shift from being a consumer to producer. Here are…
> One of the worst lies the world tells you: "You have to be patient and pay your dues". Not true. Always strive for better now. — Sam Altman (@sama) August 24, 2015 [https://twitter.com/sama/status/635855669892005888] Have a great day! Jimmy Swipe File is a short…
It's almost March. How many people do you think are still hanging onto their New Year's Resolutions? Resolutions are a running joke in our society. Everyone makes them yet no one sticks to them. What an interesting and pointless trend. I found a line in a…
"A smart marketer takes nothing for granted," writes ad man Bob Hoffman. "He assumes that no one gives a flying shit about his brand. He assumes that he has to prove his value to his customers every day of the year." Read the post (~90 seconds)…