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fromBig Think
2 days ago

Nate Silver: Habits of highly successful risk-takers

The most surprising and impactful new stories delivered to your inbox every week, for free. What does it take to make bold decisions when the odds aren't clear? Statistician Nate Silver explains why the best risk-takers aren't reckless. They're strategic, evidence-driven, and comfortable acting without perfect information. Silver shares habits that separate success from failure in competitive environments, to help you become more comfortable with risking it all.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
4 days ago

Leadership and business lessons from TSMC's 94-year-old billionaire founder, Morris Chang

Morris Chang founded TSMC and built the world’s largest chipmaker by prioritizing operational excellence, focused learning, calculated risk-taking, and following interests over money.
Business
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Robert Irvine Says It's Good to Scare Yourself in Business | Entrepreneur

Define success by personal values and positive impact, take calculated risks, and lead with conviction to inspire teams and achieve lasting fulfillment.
Television
fromHarvard Gazette
1 week ago

Funny or failure? It's a fine line. - Harvard Gazette

Comedy demands continual risk, exposing timing, perspective and dignity to frequent rejection in pursuit of audience laughter.
fromFast Company
1 week ago

5 ways to use rejection to your advantage

Rejection accelerates success when used as feedback, training, and motivation to take bolder risks and refine offerings.
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Founder fraud isn't an outlier: it's a design flaw

CaaStle founder Christine Hunsicker has been indicted for allegedly falsifying financial records and misrepresenting profits, continuing fraud even after her board removal.
Startup companies
fromHarvard Gazette
3 weeks ago

In touch with our emotions, finally - Harvard Gazette

Anger can enhance financial risk-taking in men, leading to greater monetary gains in decision-making scenarios.
Humor
fromemptywheel
3 weeks ago

Hold My Beer No More - emptywheel

Americans embrace storytelling through adventurous and reckless experiences, highlighting both the joy and consequences associated with these narratives.
fromForbes
3 weeks ago

How Someone With Half Your Talent Is Making Twice The Money You Are

Overthinking and fear of failure hinder success more than lack of talent.
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Why Saying Yes Is a Skill - And It'll Change Your Life | Entrepreneur

Saying yes to opportunities leads to growth and success.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

13 Things Rich People Will Never Understand Because They Didn't Grow Up Poor

Your socioeconomic status can and will affect who you grow up to be.
Social justice
E-Commerce
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

World Series Champion Dexter Fowler, Michael Tanha Share Their Playbook for Success | Entrepreneur

Success is driven by passion and teamwork in both sports and business.
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Falling in love really could make you take the plunge

Being in love leads to increased risk-taking behavior and diminished self-control.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Why We Love to Gamble

Gambling has a universal appeal, ranging from casinos to childhood games, from lottery tickets to crypto trading. It taps into our evolved instinct to take risks in pursuit of potential rewards.
Mental health
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fromBustle
2 months ago

Your Tarot Reading For Monday, June 9

The Three of Wands signifies readiness for growth and taking risks towards new goals.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

Millennials Are Confessing The Most YOLO Things They've Done Recently, And I Kind Of Feel Bad For Them

Millennials embrace the 'yolo' ethos, prioritizing fun and experience over responsibility.
NYC LGBT
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

Amelia Earhart's Turbulent Relationship

Amelia Earhart's final flights were marked by recklessness influenced by her husband, leading to perilous situations beyond her flying capabilities.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Wired for Risk: The Genetic Roots of Bold Behavior

Risk-taking has deep evolutionary roots that may benefit survival and reproduction.
ADHD traits reflect behaviors that were adaptive in ancestral environments, not strictly modern disorders.
Fashion & style
fromBustle
3 months ago

Your Bank Account This Week, According To A Tarot Reader

A powerful full moon in Scorpio encourages confronting financial issues and taking calculated risks for career and financial opportunities.
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

College Bound and the Changing Adolescent Brain

Adolescence marked by increased reward sensitivity promotes exploration and risk-taking behaviors.
Early-life stress influences brain circuits for reward and self-control in teens.
Supportive environments are crucial for guiding teens' reward-seeking into positive behaviors.
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

How Believing Beauty Is Malleable Promotes Risk-Taking Behavior

Beliefs about beauty affect risk-taking behaviors, with a growth mindset leading to increased risk-taking.
The perception of beauty can influence actions in various domains beyond appearance.
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