“Life Is Difficult” “Life is difficult.” Do you recognize American psychiatrist and best-selling author M. Scott Peck’s famous opening line from his classic, “The Road Less Traveled”? The reality of this statement hit home for too many people during these COVID-19 times. As a result, many feel powerless and challenged like never before — often…
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The Taliban is actively targeting Azar, our Afghan Genesis Academy Summer Institute graduate for being an outspoken human rights’ advocate, especially for women and girls. The Thrive Global Community welcomes voices from many spheres on our open platform. We publish pieces as written by outside contributors with a wide range of opinions, which don’t necessarily…
The “HIIT” in HIIT workout is an acronym for “High-Intensity Interval Training.” It is an interval program that alternates a high-intensity exercise, which is done for a short amount of time with a less intense recovery period done until exhaustion. This type of workout is not for the faint at heart. HIIT workouts should be…
Over the past year, Edelman has conducted three studies on the nature of systemic racism in America to help our clients answer society’s call for business to address historic inequities. Across our research, financial services consistently shows up as the least trusted sector in its perceived ability to address systemic racism. We would like to change that. Our own employees reminded us that, to counsel our clients in the financial sector more effectively, we…
Statistics show that over 20 percent of newly established businesses in the U.S. close within the first two years. That equates to around 155,000 companies, which is quite an astounding number. If you do not want your startup to be a part of these statistics, it may be time to start thinking outside the box. …
In a recent study, it was discovered that the average age at which people in the U.S. retire is 66, which is six years older than the average age in a similar study done in the 1990s. This trend isn’t surprising considering how much views on retirement change as people get older. High school and…
How Damarys Stayed True To Herself And Created The Bight Swim Luxury Swimwear Collection Damarys’s next project is already underway. She has launched a new, bold line of men’s luxury swimwear. She plans to start the trend of adding a little gold to men’s fashion swim. Damarys also has her sights set on The Thrive…
Don’t have time to read the entire post now? Watch this video with the summary. Many of my clients struggle with the concepts of authenticity and vulnerability especially at work. They understand the importance of being authentic, have an incorrect understanding of vulnerability, and struggle to show either of these traits. They think that showing…
I remember the buzz of excitement and anticipation leading up to our wedding. Choosing a location. Sampling dishes from a local farm-to-table catering company. Asking our loved ones to play music, sew table runners, and brew cider. We made a pact to focus on our relationship first and to take breaks if wedding planning ever…
