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Tribe of Mentors: Tim Ferriss Gets Advice From World-Class Experts

Where do you go for advice? What if you had a tribe of mentors to consult about your life and career? In Tribe of Mentors, Tim Ferriss distills advice from more than 130 world-class experts such as actor Ben Stiller, entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk, and media mogul Ariana Huffington. Ferriss reached out to these experts and compiled their advice when he was seeking direction in his own life. Continue reading for an overview of this book that can help you, too, find direction.

How to Make 10,000 Dollars Fast: The 10-Day Challenge

Do you want to make 10,000 dollars in just ten days? What are the steps to completing this ten-day challenge? Some people spend months trying to make 10,000 dollars, but you can do it in just ten days. With the help of Rachel Rodgers’ We Should All Be Millionaires, your wealth will skyrocket in just over a week. Keep reading to learn how to make 10,000 dollars fast.

How to Ask for More Money and Promote Your Value

Guaranteed Basic Income: Creating A Better Tomorrow

Do you believe you deserve a promotion at work? How should you ask for more money? Money is a complicated topic that people like to dance around. But at the end of the day, people rely on money for rent, food, clothes, and more. That’s why you need to learn what you’re worth so you know you’re getting paid the right amount. Let’s look at how to ask for more money that you deserve.

How to Go Easy on Yourself on the Difficult Path to Success

Where’s that sweet spot between pushing yourself to achieve and being too hard on yourself? How might you bring more lightheartedness into your self-discipline? In Tribe of Mentors, Tim Ferriss shares advice from scores of experts in various fields on how to identify what matters most to you, how to navigate non-traditional career paths, how to appreciate failure, and more. Some of the counsel is about being kind to yourself in the process of pursuing your goals. Read more for advice on how to go easy on yourself and stop worrying that you’re not smashing all expectations perfectly.

How to Defeat Imposter Syndrome as a Woman

Why do so many women suffer from imposter syndrome? What even is imposter syndrome? Imposter syndrome is the feeling of being undeserving of your success, despite working hard to achieve it. Women commonly suffer from this and experience burnout and anxiety as a result, according to Rachel Rodgers in We Should All Be Millionaires. Continue reading to find out how to overcome imposter syndrome as a woman.

Female Networking Is Hard—Here Are 3 Tips for Success

Do you need more friends as a woman? What’s the key to mastering female networking? Having a close network of women is great for support and inspiration. You can learn a lot just by observing or talking to other successful women who’ve been in your position. Below we’ve compiled tips on female networking from Rachel Rodgers’ helpful book We Should All Be Millionaires.

How Jennette McCurdy’s Acting Became a Nightmare

How did Jennette McCurdy’s acting career take off? What role did her mother, Debra, play in getting her the role of a lifetime? Jennette McCurdy is best known for her role as Sam Puckett in the Nickelodeon TV shows iCarly and Sam & Cat. But getting those roles meant heavy sacrifices, including the relationship with her mother. Discover more about how Debra made Jennette McCurdy’s acting career less fun than it should’ve been, according to her memoir I’m Glad My Mom Died.

The Third Door: Alex Banayan Uncovers the Mindset of Success

How do people like Steven Spielberg and Bill Gates succeed? What lessons from their lives and careers can you apply to your own? In The Third Door, Alex Banayan writes that success is like a nightclub with three doors. He argues that the third door is the best—and really, only—route to getting ahead of the crowd. He learned this from interviewing (and trying to interview) several wildly successful people. Continue reading for an overview of Banayan’s book, and find out what “the third door” is.

Work Hard to Achieve Your Goals—and Know When to Rest

Do you have defined professional and personal goals? How much work are you willing to put in to reach them? How much effort are they worth? Tim Ferriss collected advice from experts in various fields, and many of them spoke about the importance of hard work, especially in the pursuit of worthy goals. Some also highlighted the importance of working smart and not overdoing it. Read more to get inspired to work hard to achieve your goals and to find wisdom about where to draw the line.

Why a Core Purpose Is the Foundation of Your Career

Do you want to take your career to the next level? Do you have a core purpose? Your core purpose is your overarching goal for your career and the “why” behind everything you do in your leadership journey. In Discover Your True North, Bill George examines why a core purpose is important for those looking for a management position in their career. Continue reading to learn how to identify your purpose and set your career on the right path.