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8 hours ago

Despite having a $165 million net worth, Scarlett Johansson says work-life balance doesn't exist-and the first step to success is admitting that | Fortune

Admitting no true work-life balance exists helps accept ongoing deficits and define success as “good enough” and doing what’s right.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

fromEntrepreneur

4 weeks ago

Coca-Cola Exec Says Work-Life Balance is a 'Weird' Term - Here's How He Thinks About Career Success

Coca-Cola executive chairman James Quincey views career success as survival through challenges rather than meticulous planning.

more#work-life-balance

Mental health

1 week ago

I'm a Big Tech executive with ADHD and anxiety. Neurodivergence has its downsides, but I've turned my habits into strengths.

Anxiety can serve as a beneficial tool for focus and preparedness in high-pressure situations.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

2 weeks ago

Tory Burch says she would 'never trade off' being a good mom while building her company but something had to give

I mean, one thing I would never trade off was being a good mom. I never thought I could start a business if that were to have to happen.

Women

fromForbes

3 weeks ago

Career Advice: Channeling A 30 Under 30 Mindset To Achieve Success

The Forbes 30 Under 30 Summit showcases young leaders who achieved success through confidence, mentorship, and audience engagement.

fromPsychology Today

On Thin Ice: The Reality of Career Success

Success in careers is influenced by partnerships, timing, and subjective values, not just individual effort.

Higher education

fromThe Atlantic

What an Ivy League Education Really Gets You

Graduates from elite universities dominate key sectors of the economy and culture despite being a small percentage of the population.

Education

fromwww.theguardian.com

The jobs AI can't do and the young adults doing them

Cale Mouser, a 23-year-old diesel engine expert, earns over six figures and teaches others in a field once seen as a fallback.

Meet the ex-Google CMO who quit with a seven-figure package by 28-he says getting promoted was easy because he just 'disregarded all the rules' | Fortune

Climbing up was fairly natural and easy, simply because I just disregarded all the status quo and the rules and realized what's the right thing to do, and went all the way with it.

Startup companies

Psychology

fromSilicon Canals

6 signs someone grew up as the mediator between their parents, according to family therapists, and why those skills make them exceptional at work but exhausted in their own relationships - Silicon Canals

Children who mediate parental conflict develop skills that benefit their careers but can hinder personal relationships later in life.

Mental health

fromTiny Buddha

Growing Up Without a Family: From Survival Mode to Thriving - Tiny Buddha

Resilience and independence developed from a challenging childhood can lead to early career success despite lacking emotional and financial support.

My daughters are entering the workforce in the AI era. Hard work isn't enough anymore | Fortune

Success in modern workplaces requires adapting communication styles to different generations and preferences, not just working longer hours.

Parenting

fromSilicon Canals

Research suggests the reason your mother cries when she's happy for you and your father goes quiet when he's proud of you isn't a generational difference - it's that the emotion of watching the person you made succeed at the thing you were afraid they'd fail at overwhelms the two systems differently, and both the tears and the silence are the sound of a nervous system that cares more than the body knows how to express - Silicon Canals

Parents experience overwhelming relief when children succeed because it resolves deep-seated fears about their financial stability and future, expressed through different emotional channels rather than different values.

Film

fromenglish.elpais.com

Kristen Bell, the voice of Gossip Girl' and Frozen,' reaches new heights thanks to comedy

Kristen Bell's career success stems from perseverance, self-belief through rejections, and maintaining distance from fame rather than instant stardom, culminating in recent critical acclaim and Time's 100 most influential people recognition.

Film

fromenglish.elpais.com

2 months ago

She's the best part of Wuthering Heights': How Alison Oliver won over Hollywood

Irish actress Alison Oliver achieved rapid career success through serendipity, landing major roles immediately after graduating from drama school and becoming a coveted figure in film and fashion within five years.

Business

fromSilicon Canals

2 months ago

9 lessons people raised in working-class families carry into adulthood that no amount of career success fully replaces - because the values were never about money, they were about who shows up - Silicon Canals

Working-class values prioritize genuine relationships and resourcefulness over career status and material wealth, creating lasting life foundations.

Psychology

fromFast Company

2 months ago

How your personality impacts your career success (and what you can do about it)

Five universal traits—emotional stability, extraversion, agreeableness, openness, conscientiousness—predict career outcomes and can be reliably measured by multiple methods.

Education

fromPsychology Today

6 months ago

Dyslexia: A Different Way of Thinking With Cognitive Strength

Dyslexia can include cognitive strengths such as creativity, resilience, and unique problem-solving that contribute to professional success when embraced.

Fundraising

fromBusiness Insider

7 months ago

John Studzinski is a legend of Wall Street and philanthropy. He shares 5 reasons young people should give back.

Generosity and regular giving build relationships, broaden perspective, and accelerate personal and professional success; modest donations or volunteering can create multiplying impacts.

Higher education

fromBoston.com

8 months ago

New LinkedIn list of colleges with most successful students features these from Mass.

Eight Massachusetts colleges rank among the best for long-term career success, according to LinkedIn.

LA real estate

fromLos Angeles Times

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Manny Jacinto

Manny Jacinto moved to LA with modest expectations but quickly landed a life-changing role in 'The Good Place.'

87-year-old chairman's secret to success is always being on time, warning Gen Z 'if you're one minute late, it's the same as being an hour late'

"My mother would say to me, if you're one minute late, it's the same as being an hour late," he recalled.

Business

Relationships

fromwww.mercurynews.com

In new romance, Reese Witherspoon doesn't have to be the leader'

Reese Witherspoon is enjoying a new relationship with Oliver Haarmann, marked by affection and mentorship, as she navigates her successful career.

fromAol

As the Job Market Tightens, 1 Hidden LinkedIn Feature Could Make You a No. 1 Candidate

Recommendations on LinkedIn are crucial for showing credibility and professionalism in a competitive job market.

Writing

fromIndependent

The Dry author Nancy Harris: 'I'd huge ambivalence about motherhood. I'm amazed people don't think it through more'

Nancy Harris faced both professional success and personal heartbreak within a single year.

Writing

fromIndependent

The Dry writer Nancy Harris: 'At the end of a relationship and even after a death, you haven't had the gift of time yet'

Nancy Harris experienced both personal tragedy and professional success in a single year.

#family-dynamics

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Relationships

Harriette Cole: It's overwhelming to be the successful sibling

fromBuzzFeed

Parenting

'I Called Off My Wedding After 1 Comment From My Fiance's Mother. Was I Unfair?'

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Relationships

Harriette Cole: It's overwhelming to be the successful sibling

fromBuzzFeed

Parenting

'I Called Off My Wedding After 1 Comment From My Fiance's Mother. Was I Unfair?'

more#family-dynamics

Bayern Munich

fromwww.fourfourtwo.com

Owen Hargreaves reveals his unlikely Bolton Wanderers regret

Owen Hargreaves achieved great success yet his father wished he had played for Bolton, reflecting a blend of personal dreams and professional achievements.

fromBusiness Insider

Meta's finance chief says Mark Zuckerberg is 'world-class' at giving feedback

Zuckerberg's ability to deliver feedback is timely, direct, and respectful, never mean or drawn out, emphasizing the importance of understanding after receiving feedback.

Marketing tech

Remote teams

fromForbes

11 months ago

Navigating Hybrid Work: 6 Trends For Career Success You Should Know

Flexibility is now essential for career success in hybrid work environments.

Hybrid work continues to rise, with a significant portion of the workforce embracing multiple jobs.

Bootstrapping

fromwww.housingwire.com

11 months ago

What's the deal with loan officer coaching?

Investing in oneself is crucial for success as a mortgage originator.

A low initial investment does not equate to ease in building a successful career.

fromPsychology Today

11 months ago

Impostor Syndrome: Can You Really Fake Your Way to Success?

Feeling like a fraud often means you're competent enough to see your own limits.

Artificial intelligence

fromwww.theguardian.com

Harry Kane: It's nice to be on the other side I've seen my fair share of other teams lifting trophies'

For so long, Harry Kane has been taunted as the player who achieved individual greatness yet never lifted a club trophy, a narrative that changes dramatically after Bayern's triumph.

Liverpool FC

Growth hacking

fromHubspot

11 helpful resources for improving your business skills

Improving business skills significantly influences career success for all professionals, from entrepreneurs to employees.

OMG science

fromBusiness Matters

Details Matter: The Life and Work of Donna Matuizek

Donna Matuizek's meticulous attention to detail has greatly influenced the safety and reliability of biotech products over her 30-year career.

fromWho What Wear