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What is the McConaissance? How did it change the course of Matthew McConaughey’s career? The McConaissance is a term that refers to Matthew McConaughey’s move from playing male leads in rom-coms to playing serious, more complex characters. Dallas Buyers Club was the movie that ushered in the McConaissance. Read more about the McConaissance and Dallas Buyers Club below.
What’s the turkey problem? How does this concept help explain antifragility? The turkey problem is fairly simple. If a turkey is fed by a butcher regularly, the turkey comes to predict and expect this system to continue. It is dependent. But one day, it all changes and the turkey learns how vulnerable he is. Read more about the turkey problem in Antifragile.
Who is Polly in Fever 1793? Why was Polly’s death significant to the story? In Fever 1793, Polly was the first person Matilda knew of to die of yellow fever. Polly was Matilda’s childhood friend and she was shocked to hear the news. At the time, they didn’t know that Polly’s death would be the first of many. Keep reading to learn more about Polly in Fever 1793.
Why are there celebrities in politics? How did this culture inspire someone like Trump to run for office? There are numerous instances of celebrities in politics in the U.S. Arguably the most successful campaign run by a celebrity was Donald Trump’s presidential election in 2016. Read more about celebrities in politics and how it lead to the the election of Donald Trump.
What is Reid Hoffman’s Blitzscaling about? What are the nine rules of blitzscaling? Why do the rules of blitzscaling contradict common business sense? Reid Hoffman’s Blitzscaling is a book about the method of scaling up your business quickly without attention to efficiency. The method is very risky but can produce massive rewards. There are nine rules for blitzscaling. Continue on for Reid Hoffman’s blitzscaling rules.
Is talent an essential prerequisite of success? Can talent be taught? Traditionally, organizations have held onto the belief that talent can be trained into employees or that employee talent isn’t a necessary component of success. According to Marcus Buckingham, the author of, First, Break All the Rules, both of these beliefs are inaccurate. Here is why you should vet your employees for talent instead of trying to create it.
Stuck at a leadership plateau? What can you do to ensure you continue to develop and grow as a leader? Unless you strive to reach the next level of leadership, you are merely a boss, not a leader. If you want to grow as a leader, stop pulling your rank and focus on developing real influence. If you want to continue to grow as a leader, keep the following in mind.
What are the most important questions to ask before getting married? How do you know if you’re ready to say “I do”? Are you and your future husband on the same page? According to Steve Harvey in his book Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, there are ten questions you should ask before getting married. If you and your future husband have different ideas about what it means to be married and different goals for the future, then maybe you should re-think sealing the deal. Keep reading for Steve Harvey’s ten questions to ask before getting married.
How have the gender roles changed over the years? Do modern societies still adhere to traditional gender roles? In the last 30 years, gender roles have certainly changed but not significantly. Some of the lopsided traditional gender roles still prevail. Even the U.S. Census Bureau calls mothers the “designated parent,” while a father caring for his children is called a “child care arrangement.” Here is how we can challenge and eventually overthrow the traditional gender roles.
Why does Mark Manson say that emotions are overrated? Where do most people go wrong when handling their emotions? What is the purpose of emotions? The purpose of emotions is to provide you with feedback on what is good and bad for you. However, many people fixate on and identify with their emotions, which leads to failure and excuses. Keep reading to learn why emotions are overrated and you shouldn’t put too much stock into them.