Absurdly Driven looks at the world of business with a skeptical eye and a firmly rooted tongue in cheek. The banana has become central to so many breakfasts. It’s also often seen at lunches. And who could forget Tiger Woods in his heyday scoffing bananas on the golf course for energy? Bananas are substantial. They’re supposed […]
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High achievers are keen on self-improvement, often have mentors and look to others they want to emulate. But the best role models actually are little kids, says Denise Fournier, Ph.D., writing for Psychology Today. She makes the great points that children tend to say exactly what they’re thinking, are naturally mindful and good at enjoying
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Every good parent wants to raise children who succeed in the world, but some kids do better than others once they leave the nest. If you want to do everything you can to prime your offspring for health, happiness and prosperity, take some advice from Marlin Detweiler, president and cofounder of Veritas Press, which develops
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The world’s top companies are starting to manage employee energy like a strategic asset. They know that ever-increasingly pace of change requires more and more human energy. Any entrepreneur will tell you that it take a tonne of energy to grow a business. The key is to manage it; sometimes you have to exert energy, other times you need to
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You know what I would do if I had a time machine in business? Kick young Tommy’s ass and ask him to get organized. Why? Back in the days, I would sort out my emails and arrange my meetings. And, I got more and more frustrated at myself for letting great business opportunities — even
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These days almost all of us live by the clock. That means our lives are divided into 24-hour chunks and scheduled according to the numbers on our watch or phone — at such and such a time we get up, at another we eat lunch, etc. That also means that when we go about trying
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You think you’re pretty good at your job. And yet, for some reason, it seems some of your coworkers are climbing the corporate ladder in a heartbeat, while you’re not. They’re getting pats on the back. They’re getting recognized. They’re getting the jobs you want. What’s up? Could it be your peer group? While research
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A new study from the America’s SBDC, which represents the country’s small business development centers, shows that millennials are one of the most entrepreneurial generations yet, with more experience with small businesses. It’s never been easier to connect with people or find resources to help with growth and accomplishing entrepreneurial goals. But Tom Portesy, president
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If you’ve ever read a science fiction novel or watched an episode of Star Trek, you’ve probably wondered: What would it really be like to meet a being from another planet face to face? You may think you can only answer this question through imagination, but it turns out scientists have discovered something fairly similar:
If you’ve been keeping up with the various fitness crazes sweeping the country–like yoga, SoulCycle, and CardioBarre to name a few–then you’ve already heard of Orangetheory Fitness. The company has made a name for itself in the fitness industry with its high-intensity workouts that skillfully bring together a mix of cardio, strength training, and endurance.
