There are “influencers” on the internet now with thousands of followers. They’ll tell you how to put on makeup, buy a car, or do whatever. But many of times they’re beingpaid by companiesto promote the products. Whenever that’s the case, reduce your confidence in their recommendati...
So today, Michele Steele and Ben Solak break down how the teams that are in got there, and what everyone else needs to do in order to have a shot. You can honor Jim Valvano and support ESPN's V Week with a donation to the V Foundation for Cancer Research....
Not because you’re special. But because everyone’s life is simply a series of stories. If you’ve ever thought to yourself, “Yeah, but I don’t have any great stories to tell,” you’re wrong. But before we go any further, let’s answer this one question: what is a story? A...
Emotional blackmail is abusive manipulation that may include the use of rage, intimidation, threats, shame, or guilt. Shaming you instills self-doubt to make you feel insecure. It can even be couched in a compliment: “I’m surprised that you of all people you’d stoop to that!” A cla...
At 18, Katie Stubblefield lost her face. At 21, she became the youngest person in the U.S. to undergo the still experimental surgery. Follow her incredible story.
Never answer calls from numbers you do not recognize.Caller IDs can also be manipulated by scammers. Verify their identity by directly calling the number known to you. Never offer personal or banking information.If you are asked over the phone “Do you know who this is?”, simp...
Bennett outlinesfive behaviors manipulators use to get other people to obey their wishes. It’s worth checking out all five. Here are the three you’re most likely to encounter in your professional life. Knowing what they are and being ready to deal wi...
Vanity metrics are measurable things with little or no impact. Learn more about why they're used, how to identify them, and different examples.
You might think that not being able to feel pain would be a blessing. No tears, no painkillers, no lingering aches. But really, not being able to feel pain is dangerous.
How do you know if you're being manipulated? Most of the time, a battle requires you to stay constantly on alert. You're always on guard, always ready to defend your position. “Slowing down a conflict, with or without a peace treaty, requires an enormous amount of self-control”, say...