How many times have you heard (or said), “Let’s meet at the coffee shop?” But then you get there, and finding open seats together takes 10 minutes. Or there’s a grinder overpowering any conversation you’re trying to have. Or someone’s having a distractingly personal discussion nearby. Finding a good, productive meeting space can be a […]

Last In First Out. Reverse chronological order. Archiving everything and starting with a blank slate. When it comes to taming email clutter and achieving the elusive inbox zero, I’ve tried every trick in the book. I’ve combed through countless articles, downloaded multiple apps, and installed plugins like Boomerang and Unroll.me. Despite all these suggestions and […]

 When Aunna Wilson visited India, she was shocked to find that some young girls in rural areas are forced to stay home from school because of social taboos surrounding their periods. They are never given a proper education about changes occurring in their bodies. Wilson decided to do something about it. She traveled back to […]

“How much is this going to cost?” is probably what every CEO I have ever presented a design or marketing proposal to has asked. So dressed in numbers and spreadsheets like belts of ammunition, I’ve learned to adjust how I talk to head honchos. After all, it’s an understandable question. To a newcomer, trying to […]

Being able to travel whenever or wherever is one of the greatest benefits of running your own business (or working for a business that provides that option). But even if you have the proper systems in place—such as using great apps for staying in touch and surrounding yourself with a strong team—travel can be tough […]

Steven Arbiv, a Los Angeles-based photographer, didn’t start out his career in this field. After spending 10 years as an opto-mechanical engineer, he decided to become a full-time photographer in 2010. Since making the switch, Arbiv says he hasn’t regretted it for a moment. “Photography has brought me the ability to make people happy,” says […]

Every summer, over 7 million viewers tune in to The Bachelorette, that guilty pleasure that everyone loves, but denies being emotionally invested in. Yes, The Bachelorette might be full of drama, heartbreak, and beyond cheesy musical underscoring, but there actually are some valuable takeaways. Believe it or not, starting a company has a lot in […]

One of the main joys of science fiction is how it can give a fresh set of eyes to the regular day-to-day. By placing its protagonists in bizarre situations, readers recognize their own lives, with a twist. But strong sci-fi characters don’t just provide a more entertaining version of reality. They actually help us recognize […]