Life Hacks

A good life hack makes everything better. Whether you're looking to boost your creativity and productivity, or just want to simplify your day, find ways to make it all easier here.

Starting a Business

She Never Wanted to Start a Business, But Chronic Insomnia Was Motivation — Here's How She Achieved $20 Million in Sales and 8 Hours of Sleep a Night

Dr. Kathrin Hamm, founder and CEO of sleep-wellness company Bearaby, wanted to find a solution for her sleeplessness — and the products on the market weren't cutting it.

Side Hustle

Her 'Crude Prototype' and $50 Craigslist Purchase Launched a Side Hustle That Hit $1 Million in Sales — Now the Business Generates Up to $20 Million a Year

Elle Rowley experienced a "surge of creative inspiration" after she had her first baby in 2009 — and it wasn't long before she landed on a great idea.

Living

How to Biohack Your Circadian Rhythms and Achieve Peak Mental Performance

Discover how understanding your circadian rhythms can dramatically improve your performance on complex mental tasks.

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Growing a Business

She 'Reverse-Engineered' Her First Company's Failure Into a Sober-Curious Brand Making $25 Million a Year

Shizu Okusa ran her first company for eight years but never made enough money. When she founded Apothékary, she knew what she had to do differently.

Side Hustle

The Remote Side Hustle a 43-Year-Old Musician Works on for 1 Hour a Day Earns Nearly $3,000 a Month: 'All From the Comfort of Home'

Sam Ziegler wanted to supplement his income as a professional drummer — then his tech skills and desire to help people came together.

Business News

Virgin Voyages Wants Remote Workers to 'Work From Helm' on Month-Long Cruises

The inaugural sailing takes off in June, with new cruises each month through September.

Leadership

I Moved My 80-Person Company to a 4-Day Workweek Even Though It's Against the Industry Norm. Here's Why We'll Never Go Back.

In 2021, TUX co-founders Dominic Tremblay and Ludwig Ciupka decided to find out if they could reinvent the workweek.

Starting a Business

She Started a Side Hustle While Working 2 Jobs as a Line Cook for $22 an Hour Combined — Now It's an 8-Figure Brand You've Probably Seen on TV

Ellen Bennett, founder of kitchenware brand Hedley & Bennett, had a big idea in 2012 — and the "willpower and chutzpah" to bring it to life.

Productivity

Top Ways I've Learned to Keep Motivation High in an Asynchronous Workplace

Asynchronous working environments are constantly evolving, and we're all learning to adapt, particularly in areas like motivation. I've discovered several effective tips and tricks that keep our motivation levels high, and hopefully yours soon as well.

Thought Leaders

4 Types of Toxic People That May Be Undermining Your Path to Success

It's easy to stay friends with the same people you've known forever. But what if the people you've had the longest relationships with are actually sabotaging your success and happiness?

Career

Do Children Need to Go Out of State for the Real College Experience?

For most, college is a transformative experience; it's when we truly discover ourselves. But is this only possible if children are separated from their parents by miles? Here's how in-state colleges can be equally valuable.

Business Culture

6 Ways I've Achieved a Healthy Work-Life Balance as a Business Owner

Don't neglect your health and well-being when you are an entrepreneur.

Life Hacks

How to Advance Your Brain's Efficiency and Automate Mundane Tasks

AI and cognitive automation won't steal your job — they'll make it more interesting. Here's how.

Innovation

From Stress to Success — 6 Ways to Turn Your Fears into Resilience

Negativity leads to stress, which leads to failure.