“How much is this going to cost?” is probably what every CEO I have ever presented a design or marketing proposal to has asked. So dressed in numbers and spreadsheets like belts of ammunition, I’ve learned to adjust how I talk to head honchos. After all, it’s an understandable question. To a newcomer, trying to […]

Being able to travel whenever or wherever is one of the greatest benefits of running your own business (or working for a business that provides that option). But even if you have the proper systems in place—such as using great apps for staying in touch and surrounding yourself with a strong team—travel can be tough […]

Steven Arbiv, a Los Angeles-based photographer, didn’t start out his career in this field. After spending 10 years as an opto-mechanical engineer, he decided to become a full-time photographer in 2010. Since making the switch, Arbiv says he hasn’t regretted it for a moment. “Photography has brought me the ability to make people happy,” says […]

Every summer, over 7 million viewers tune in to The Bachelorette, that guilty pleasure that everyone loves, but denies being emotionally invested in. Yes, The Bachelorette might be full of drama, heartbreak, and beyond cheesy musical underscoring, but there actually are some valuable takeaways. Believe it or not, starting a company has a lot in […]

One of the main joys of science fiction is how it can give a fresh set of eyes to the regular day-to-day. By placing its protagonists in bizarre situations, readers recognize their own lives, with a twist. But strong sci-fi characters don’t just provide a more entertaining version of reality. They actually help us recognize […]

If you’ve been recruited to work at a startup, or are crazy enough to start one, chances are that you’ve dealt with issues of confidence. Both in terms of your co-workers, or even yourself, it can often feel like riding a roller coaster: rising from the heights of overconfidence, plunging to the depths of under-confidence, […]

You have to spend money to make money, as the old adage goes. But even if you do have a genius business idea, what happens long before the venture-backed funding comes flowing in? It might take a few PB&J sandwiches and kitchen table meetings before your startup becomes solvent. Fortunately, entrepreneurs are known for being […]

You lose a little piece of your soul when forced to perpetually travel for business. Delayed flights, hotels that are the accommodation equivalent of khaki pants and rental cars that smell like cigarette smoke and bathroom cleaner—these are among some of the common inconveniences that business travelers face. While we can’t give you more legroom […]