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Why ‘Bridgerton' Star Nicola Coughlan Almost Gave Up Acting 6 Years Ago: ‘I Was Really Broke and Really Disheartened'
Before Nicola Coughlan was a star on “Derry Girls” and Netflix’s “Bridgerton,” she faced years of rejection, self-doubt and even imposter syndrome. Here’s why.
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After 10 Years, Girls Who Code ‘Made Coding Cool' — But Toxic Tech Culture Means ‘There's Still Such a Long Way to Go'
Over 10 years, Girls Who Code has helped introduce over half a million girls to computer science. Now, the nonprofit’s founder and CEO want to address toxic tech culture.
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Charlie Munger Warns Gen Z Investors: It's ‘Way Harder' for Recent College Graduates ‘to Get Rich and Stay Rich'
Billionaire investor Charlie Munger says its more difficult for young people to get rich off investments — and maintain that wealth — than it used to be. Here’s why.
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The Most Successful People Have This Type of Intelligence—and It's About Being ‘People Smart,' Says Relationship Expert
An emotional intelligence researcher explains the importance of knowing how to manage the relationships in your life — and why success is all about being “people smart.”
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This 27-Year-Old Went From Making $45,000 a Year to Bringing in Over $350,000 With Her Online Business
In 2019, 27-year-old entrepreneur Maya Portorreal decided to start her own side hustle selling jewelry that wouldn’t make her skin rash. Last year, she pulled in over $350,000 in total sales.
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This 30-Year-Old Helps Run New York's Most Popular Ukrainian Restaurant: ‘There Is a Line Standing Out' From 10 a.M. to 10 P.M.
Vitalii Desiatnychenko helped navigate Veselka, New York City’s most popular Ukrainian restaurant, through a pandemic. Now, the restaurant is trying to help troops in Ukraine.
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How Astronaut Sian Proctor Overcame ‘Imposter Syndrome' After Being Rejected by NASA
History-making astronaut Sian Proctor talks about how she’s suffered with imposter syndrome her “entire life.”
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Dany Garcia on Building a Business Empire With Dwayne ‘The Rock' Johnson: Being Different Is Your ‘Superpower'
Business mogul Dany Garcia gets personal with CNBC Make It about launching her career, building a partnership with Dwayne Johnson after their divorce and advice for her younger self.
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This 40-Year-Old CEO Wants to De-Glorify Start-Ups: ‘I Don't Know If I Wish Entrepreneurship on Anyone, It's My Worst Enemy'
Six-time entrepreneur Ben Lamm says that despite his success, he doesn’t wish the start-up life — and all its various challenges — on anyone. Here’s why.
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‘I Am Spent': Ash Barty's Shock Retirement From Tennis Offers Some Vital Career Lessons
A shock announcement by tennis player Ash Barty, that she’s retiring from the sport at the age of 25, offers young people some important career lessons.
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Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak: ‘Of All Big Tech, Facebook Is No. 1 That I Don't Like'
Steve Wozniak, inventor of the first commercial PC, says he recently deactivated his Facebook account — and he doesn’t trust the platform’s privacy standards.
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This 33-Year-Old Quit Her Full-Time Sales Job to Start Her Own Business. Now She Brings in $119,000 a Month
Candiss Pitts (aka Makhosi Nejeser) made $972,000 in 2021 through her spiritual advising company, The Royal Shaman. She shares how she started her business, and her best tips for aspiring entrepreneurs.
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Why Mark Cuban Rejected a ‘Shark Tank' Company That Brings in Millions: ‘Anybody Else Can … Try to Do the Same Thing'
Mark Cuban rejected a deal with a profitable engagement ring company that brought in $11 million last year, and donated a fifth of its profits to charity. Here’s why.
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Warren Buffett Paid $11.6 Billion for a Company Run by His ‘Long-Time Friend' — Here's Why He Values Trust So Much
Warren Buffett views trust and “integrity” as essential in the workplace. That’s likely why he seems confident that Berkshire Hathaway’s latest acquisition will succeed.
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Check Out This ‘Insanely Great' Offer Letter Steve Jobs Wrote to Hire an Employee – Who Now Regrets Turning Him Down
In the 1980s, the Apple co-founder offered an $80,000 salary to a former colleague while trying to convince him to work at his new start-up. Now, the recipient says he regrets turning Jobs down.
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A Psychologist Says Parents Who Raise Resilient, Socially Intelligent Kids Always Do 5 Things During ‘Hard Times'
Want to boost your kids’ confidence and social intelligence? A child psychologist says providing reassurance and validation can make a world of difference. Here’s how parents can do that.
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The U.S. Moved Up in This Year's World Happiness Ranking — Here's Where It Ranks Now
The researchers behind the the 10th annual World Happiness Report say average life evaluations have remained “remarkably resilient during Covid-19.” Here’s what that means.
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Wilma Mankiller Will Soon Be on New U.S. Quarters – What You Need to Know About the Trailblazing Cherokee Chief
Wilma Mankiller, the first-ever woman chief of the Cherokee Nation, transformed her tribe’s infrastructure and economy. Now, she’s being honored on a new series of U.S. quarters.
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Mark Zuckerberg's Advice for Young People: Focus More on Building Relationships Than Being ‘Objective Focused'
On a March episode of Lex Fridman’s podcast, the Meta CEO explained why he thinks college students should be selective about who they hang out with.
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This Country Has Been Named the World's Happiest for the Fifth Year in a Row
Finland has been named the world’s happiest country for the fifth year in a row, according to an annual report.