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Golden State Valkyries President Jess Smith
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Boss of $1 billion WNBA team Valkyries says she rejects work-life balance because she loves the grind: ‘I’m not apologizing for what brings me joy’
By Emma BurleighOctober 24, 2026
Martha Stewart
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Martha Stewart says people need to get it through their ‘thick skulls’ that there’s ‘no such thing as balance’—even at 85 she starts work at 7 a.m.
By Preston ForeOctober 21, 2026
ServiceNow CFO says leaders working 14 hours and getting 4 hours of sleep set a ‘terrible example’ for their employees
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ServiceNow CFO says leaders working 14 hours and getting 4 hours of sleep set a ‘terrible example’ for their employees
By Sasha RogelbergOctober 16, 2026
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky says he writes just one email a week, if that—because it’s ‘inferior’ to just texting staff and ‘feels like work’
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Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky says he writes just one email a week, if that—because it’s ‘inferior’ to just texting staff and ‘feels like work’
By Orianna Rosa RoyleOctober 15, 2026
It’s not just billionaires fleeing Britain—fed up with grey skies, crumbling healthcare and the tax bill, a record 69,300 workers have left the U.K.
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It’s not just billionaires fleeing Britain—fed up with grey skies, crumbling healthcare and the tax bill, a record 69,300 workers have left the U.K.
By Orianna Rosa RoyleOctober 15, 2026
Mike Tomlin smiling
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Warren Buffett watches YouTube, David Solomon DJs, and this former NFL coach spent 12 years playing Minecraft
By Preston ForeOctober 11, 2026
Jensen Huang speaks, holding a microphone
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says if you want to be successful, prepare to suffer: ‘If it’s a walk in the park, anybody could do it’
By Preston ForeOctober 8, 2026
Warren Buffett
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Retired Warren Buffett now spends his evenings glued to YouTube—watching Glenn Close clips, 1950s commercials, and Uzbekistani talent shows
By Preston ForeOctober 6, 2026
Ex-Meta exec says Mark Zuckerberg taught him a lesson in work-life balance. Now he has strict rules for meetings and emails at his $1 billion tax firm
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Ex-Meta exec says Mark Zuckerberg taught him a lesson in work-life balance. Now he has strict rules for meetings and emails at his $1 billion tax firm
By Orianna Rosa RoyleSeptember 27, 2026
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Uber CEO says ‘really demanding’ work culture includes expecting employees to answer emails over the weekend: ‘Don’t come here if you want to coast’
By Emma BurleighSeptember 27, 2026
Gloria Steinem sitting in a red chair with a hand-held microphone
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Gloria Steinem went from living in a trailer to building a $10 million fortune—she told college grads to avoid chasing paychecks: ‘Money is boring’
By Preston ForeSeptember 4, 2026
Andrew Cherng speaks into a microphone
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Despite working long 12-hour days, billionaire Panda Express co-CEO says he never got burned out: ‘That’s life’
By Preston ForeAugust 28, 2026
Gen Z wants to be ‘tradwives.’ New data reveals the exact salary your spouse needs to earn—and in most states it’s under $100K
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Gen Z wants to be ‘tradwives.’ New data reveals the exact salary your spouse needs to earn—and in most states it’s under $100K
By Orianna Rosa RoyleAugust 26, 2026
Bosses are convinced Gen Z fake Wi-Fi outages and sick days to sneak off in summer—but 1 in 2 senior managers are guilty of the same thing
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Bosses are convinced Gen Z fake Wi-Fi outages and sick days to sneak off in summer—but 1 in 2 senior managers are guilty of the same thing
By Orianna Rosa RoyleAugust 25, 2026
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Despite a $45 million net worth, Big Bang Theory star Kunal Nayyar still works tough, 16-hour days—he repeats this mantra when he’s overwhelmed
By Orianna Rosa RoyleAugust 24, 2026
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By Emma BurleighOctober 25, 2026
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