Overcoming Obstacles: Page 2
Want to Get the Credit You Deserve for Your Work? Do This, Says Bozoma Saint John — Who Ran Marketing for Netflix, Apple and Uber
You probably can't name many chief marketing officers, even if they worked for high profile companies. Bozoma Saint John says that making herself "well-known" was an intentional strategy, and it's one that you shouldn't be shy to try.
9 Easy Hacks to Overcome the Everyday Challenges of Being an Entrepreneur
Use these nine simple hacks to overcome some of the daily challenges that come with being an entrepreneur.
She Protected the President's Life Before She Opened a Fitness Center. Here's How She Deals With Imposter Syndrome.
She Coleman owns a location of The Camp Transformation Center, and her journey through multiple male-dominated industries has taught her a lot about strength.
Have You Ever Obsessed Over 'What If?' According to Scientists, You Don't Actually Know What Would Have Fixed Everything.
Counterfactual thinking is a natural impulse, but we're better off when we learn to counter it.
These Are the Thinking Habits Most Likely to Destroy Your Life, According to a Therapist
Dr. Jennifer Guttman teaches us how to identify negative thought patters, and offers practical exercises to help us redirect our fears.
Here's Why a Crisis May Actually Be the Best Thing That Can Happen to You
There's something empowering about a lack of choices.
I Built a Public Persona Around Positive Thinking, Until the Most Devastating Year of My Life Made Me Rethink Everything. Here's What I Realized.
When we're grieving, it's not always possible to find silver linings, or be "positive" in the traditional sense. But if we are willing to be present, "microjoys" can bring us back to ourselves.
Kidnappers Held a Gun to His Head and Pulled the Trigger. The Terror of That Moment Fueled His Billion Dollar Startup.
Two decades ago, Omair Tariq survived a nightmare that left him with deep trauma. But the ordeal also gave him a ravenous drive to succeed.And he funneled that ambition into founding a billion-dollar business.
How Setbacks Can Be the Key to Taking Big Steps Forward
In life, we all get knocked down. Most of us repeatedly. But how we use those moments as motivation can dictate the level of success we find.
When I Lost My Hair to Alopecia, I Started Selling Wigs. In 'All My Bald Glory,' I've Helped Over 2,000 Women.
Sometimes, a painful diagnosis leads to a career calling you never imagined.
I Couldn't Sleep. I Obsessed Over My Failures. Then I Found the Weirdest Cure — Flyfishing?
It's easy to buckle under the stress of entrepreneurship. I was on my last leg when I gave in, and tried flyfishing. What I learned out there in the river surprised me.
3 Reasons Why Your Obstacles Are Your Biggest Blessings
There's no getting around it - life is full of obstacles. Sometimes it feels like they're piling up one on top of the other, and we can't seem to catch a break. But what if I told you that your most significant obstacles are actually your biggest blessings in disguise?
The 4 Biggest Difficulties Every Entrepreneur Faces
Here are some of the most common challenges entrepreneurs should expect to face, along with tips on how to overcome them.
My Dad Started His Own Lumber Business Because The Local Supplier Was Selling Damaged Wood. Here's What That Taught Me About Mediocrity.
Sometimes, if things don't live up to our standards, we have to create something new.
This Family-Owned Manhattan Jewelry Shop Struggled to Rebuild After 9/11. Today, 2 Sisters Who Run the 46-Year-Old Business Reveal What It Takes to Persevere.
Jennifer Gandia and Christina Gandia Gambale have learned a lot about what it takes to build back in the face of staggering yet distinct challenges spanning decades.