When we look at people who have achieved great things in their lives, it’s easy to tell ourselves stories about why it can’t be the same for us. They’re different. They’re smarter. They work harder. They’ve had more advantages. They went to fancy schools etc. etc etc. After a certain threshold of intelligence, I believe […]
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I’m going to blow your mind. Ready? The money that you raise does not come from your donors. One more time for the people in the back. The money that you raise does not come from your donors. Your donors are merely conduits through which money flows. The money comes from the value you
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Full confession: I am OBSESSED with Theranos and the Elizabeth Holmes case. If you are not familiar, do yourself a favor and set aside a couple of hours of your life to do a deep dive. You’re welcome and I’m sorry. Anyhoo. The Elizabeth Holmes case is going to trial and though we say that
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Over the weekend, I watched newcomer Leylah Fernandez play her way into her first Grand Slam quarterfinal, toppling champions like Naomi Osaka and Angelique Kerber along the way. It was a stunning upset for an unknown 18-year-old. Aside from her incredible athleticism, it was a delight to watch because of her infectious joy. It’s time
