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Melinda French Gates with a podcast microphone in front of her
SuccessMelinda French Gates reveals the No.1 question Gen Z needs to ask themselves fresh after graduating: ‘Am I really on the way to where I want to go?’
By Preston ForeMarch 16, 2026
Jamie Dimon, chief executive officer of JPMorgan Chase
SuccessWhen Jamie Dimon was fired from Citigroup, his daughters asked: ‘Will we be homeless? Can I still go to college? Can I have your phone?’
By Eleanor PringleMarch 13, 2026
Starbucks’ Howard Schultz moved to Seattle 44 years ago with his wife, dog, and not much else. Here’s how he built his $6.6 billion fortune
SuccessStarbucks’ Howard Schultz moved to Seattle 44 years ago with his wife, dog, and not much else. Here’s how he built his $6.6 billion fortune
By Sydney LakeMarch 12, 2026
Forget job titles when you’re in your 20s—that was the best career advice Barack Obama gave his ex-speechwriter
SuccessForget job titles when you’re in your 20s—that was the best career advice Barack Obama gave his ex-speechwriter
By Orianna Rosa RoyleFebruary 25, 2026
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Startups & Venture‘I have a chip on my shoulder.’ Phoebe Gates wants her $185 million AI startup Phia to succeed with ‘no ties to my privilege or my last name’
By Sydney LakeFebruary 21, 2026
Marvin Ellison speaks at an on-stage panel
C-SuiteLowe’s CEO used to make $4.35 an hour working at Target. His secret to climbing the corporate ladder was volunteering for jobs ‘nobody else wanted’
By Sydney LakeFebruary 16, 2026
Dana Perino on the set at Fox News
SuccessFox News’ Dana Perino’s advice for Gen Z graduates: Stop waiting for the perfect job and just start working
By Preston ForeFebruary 15, 2026
U.S. Olympians earn just 5% of what Singapore pays—many are forced to juggle jobs as baristas, brokers, and dentists just to get by
SuccessU.S. Olympians earn just 5% of what Singapore pays—many are forced to juggle jobs as baristas, brokers, and dentists just to get by
By Sydney LakeFebruary 10, 2026
Jim Carrey almost returned a $20 million paycheck, with interest, for his hit role in How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
Arts & EntertainmentJim Carrey nearly quit ‘Grinch’ and offered to return his $20 million paycheck. Then the founder of SEAL Team Six came to the rescue
By Nino Paoli and Fortune EditorsFebruary 6, 2026
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Success$15 billion tech CEO says she doesn’t know what jobs will look like in 2 years—but she’s still pushing her son into computer science
By Preston ForeFebruary 2, 2026
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SuccessU.S. Olympic gold medalist went from $200,000-a-year sponsorship at 20 years old to $12-an-hour internship by 30
By Orianna Rosa RoyleFebruary 1, 2026
Mark Cuban
SuccessBillionaire Mark Cuban spends hours reading 1,000 emails a day on 3 devices—yet he’s telling Gen Z to shut their phones, get outside, and have more fun
By Preston ForeJanuary 28, 2026
Warren Buffett’s son says he didn’t know his dad was a billionaire until he was in his 20s—and his friends were just as surprised
SuccessWarren Buffett’s son says he didn’t know his dad was a billionaire until he was in his 20s—and his friends were just as surprised
By Sydney LakeJanuary 17, 2026
Sergey Brin
SuccessGoogle’s Sergey Brin admits he’s hiring ‘tons’ of workers without degrees: ‘They just figure things out on their own in some weird corner’
By Preston ForeJanuary 12, 2026
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SuccessJeff Bezos tells Gen Z entrepreneurs to gain work experience before launching new companies: ‘I started Amazon when I was 30’
By Sydney LakeJanuary 12, 2026
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