My latest book, One in a Billion: One Man’s Remarkable Odyssey in Modern-Day China, tells the powerful story of An Wei, a stubborn, hardworking peasant who has lived by his values and stood up for his convictions. Succeeding against all odds in the authoritarian environment of China and despite grinding poverty, reeducation campaigns and dishonest…
Have you had enough of someone telling you what to do? Do you have great ideas that your boss won’t pay attention to? Are you fed up with working long hours but not earning more no matter how hard you work? There are many reasons why you want to quit your job to start a…
There’s an old saying: “A woman marries a man thinking that she will change him – and she doesn’t; a man marries a woman thinking she’ll never change – and she does.” Life is about change, and all relationships are in motion. There are many trees in our forest. There is the happy tree and the…
⌄ Scroll down to continue ⌄ With millions of employees quitting their jobs during the Great Resignation, there are many opportunities for career professionals to get a raise or a promotion or find a better job. According to Statista, there were over 11.26 million open jobs in January of 2022. Leaders are no longer limited…
Defensiveness At its core, defensiveness is a way to protect our ego and a fragile self-esteem. Our research team member Ellen Alley explains that our self-esteem is considered fragile when our failures, mistakes, and imperfections decrease our self-worth. In our work, the opposite of a fragile self-esteem is grounded confidence. With grounded confidence, we accept…
April 30, 2022 — 19:45 PM It’s hard to believe, but I’m getting married in one week. One week! We’ve spent over a year engaged, thinking and talking about this day, and it’s finally here. The music, flowers, and colors have been decided, and my dress is hanging on my office door. It’s all, in…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. April 30, 2022 — 16:14 PM Figuring out your Enneagram personality type can offer insight into the inner workings of you. The nine types each have their own way of…
Daily Horoscope Check for daily updates on your sun sign Current Events Moon phases, seasons, and other current happenings April 30, 2022 — 14:05 PM A few oddball mashups could leave you feeling hot and cold this week. Here’s what astrologers want you to know. Get ready for a blast of blazing heat this Monday,…
Plenty of vitamins and nutrients boast antioxidant abilities all on their own, but some of them do make impressive power couples. Zinc and magnesium? A fabulous duo. Resveratrol and piperine? BFFs. Some antioxidants should certainly stay in their own lanes (like, say, mixing topical vitamin C and retinol are a no-go), but you’d be surprised…
April 30, 2022 — 11:07 AM An essential vitamin with secret superpowers, vitamin C does more than it’s famed for. Found in citrus fruits, berries, peppers, and other plant foods, vitamin C provides your brain with the support it needs for optimal memory, cognitive function, and mood regulation.* It seems like vitamin C is the…
