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SuccessAfter 40 years of climbing the ladder, Walmart’s CEO Doug McMillon is retiring—his top tip for Gen Z is that ‘life is too short’ to hate their jobs
By Emma BurleighJanuary 26, 2026
Jake Miller, CEO of Fellow.
SuccessThis millennial founder got rejected 73 times before building a 9-figure coffee company. One more no, ‘I would have figured out how to sell a kidney’
By Preston ForeJanuary 24, 2026
Michelle Obama
SuccessMichelle Obama says friendships are as important as college degrees, job titles, and salary: ‘You’ve got to be really smart and selective about who you let in’
By Emma BurleighJanuary 23, 2026
Airbnb CEO says Steve Jobs taught him that obsessing over details isn’t about control—it’s about helping people think bigger and move faster. But Gen Z doesn’t agree
SuccessAirbnb CEO says Steve Jobs taught him that obsessing over details isn’t about control—it’s about helping people think bigger and move faster. But Gen Z doesn’t agree
By Orianna Rosa RoyleJanuary 23, 2026
Bill Clinton and George W. Bush
SuccessPresident George W. Bush used to call Bill Clinton for advice—and his message was consistently to get out of your own way
By Preston ForeJanuary 23, 2026
Walmart's CEO Doug McMillon
SuccessWalmart CEO started his career unloading trailers at the warehouse. He says he got promotion after promotion by raising his hand when his boss was out
By Orianna Rosa RoyleJanuary 23, 2026
Michelle Obama clarifies her famous ‘Go high’ motto: It’s not about anger or pain, but more about putting a safety lock on a gun
SuccessMichelle Obama clarifies her famous ‘Go high’ motto: It’s not about anger or pain, but more about putting a safety lock on a gun
By Sydney LakeJanuary 22, 2026
McDonald’s CEO shares tough love career advice he’d give Gen Z and young millennial workers: ‘No one cares about your career’
SuccessMcDonald’s CEO shares tough love career advice he’d give Gen Z and young millennial workers: ‘No one cares about your career’
By Orianna Rosa RoyleJanuary 22, 2026
Marc Andreessen
SuccessBillionaire Marc Andreessen spends 3 hours a day listening to podcasts and audiobooks—that’s nearly an entire 24-hour day each week
By Preston ForeJanuary 20, 2026
Every Friday, Barry’s chairman meets with people who sent him cold emails asking for career advice—‘even random people on LinkedIn’
SuccessEvery Friday, Barry’s chairman meets with people who sent him cold emails asking for career advice—‘even random people on LinkedIn’
By Orianna Rosa RoyleJanuary 19, 2026
Logan Paul
SuccessLogan Paul tells Gen Z they can turn any passion into a career—he’s turned Pokémon, YouTube, and wrestling into an empire worth millions
By Preston ForeJanuary 17, 2026
Jensen Huang tells Stanford students their high expectations may make it hard for them to succeed: ‘I wish upon you ample doses of pain and suffering’
SuccessJensen Huang tells Stanford students their high expectations may make it hard for them to succeed: ‘I wish upon you ample doses of pain and suffering’
By Orianna Rosa RoyleJanuary 16, 2026
Academy Award-winning actress Zoe Saldaña
SuccessZoe Saldaña has been crowned the highest-grossing actor, with a $15.5 billion Hollywood portfolio—beating Scarlett Johansson and Samuel L. Jackson to the top spot
By Emma BurleighJanuary 14, 2026
1 in 3 college grads admit their degrees weren’t financially worth it—many can’t save for a first home or even retirement because they’re drowning in debt
Success1 in 3 college grads admit their degrees weren’t financially worth it—many can’t save for a first home or even retirement because they’re drowning in debt
By Orianna Rosa RoyleJanuary 11, 2026
Verizon chief talent officer on why retail and hospitality jobs can be powerful career starters for millennials and Gen Z
SuccessVerizon chief talent officer on why retail and hospitality jobs can be powerful career starters for millennials and Gen Z
By Orianna Rosa RoyleJanuary 9, 2026
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