Working from home can sound like the ultimate dream — roll out of bed, shuffle to your desk in slippers, and sip coffee while you check emails. But if you’ve been at it a while, you know it’s not all cozy vibes. There’s a fine line between…
There’s a thin line between sharing and oversharing, especially when it comes to success. Success comes with its own set of challenges, one of them being privacy. Highly successful people know that some things are best kept private. These…
I’ve always admired Warren Buffett—not just for his investing genius, but for the simplicity and clarity of his financial advice. Yet, somehow, I spent years cheerfully ignoring his principles. My logic? “Surely life’s too unpredictable to…
Investing often feels like navigating a maze blindfolded—one wrong turn, and you could end up miles from where you intended. It’s easy to get lost in the sheer volume of advice online, especially when everyone seems to have a hot tip or…
When Bill Gates recently warned that artificial intelligence would reshape our workforce, I wasn’t exactly surprised. But when he got specific about which everyday jobs AI might soon replace, it gave me pause. As someone who digs into…
When I decided to try Warren Buffett’s 5-hour rule, my goal was straightforward: I hoped it might boost my productivity, sharpen my focus, and, ideally, increase my income. I mean, who wouldn’t want to emulate one of the richest men on the…
Throughout his legendary career, Steve Jobs wasn’t just known for his extraordinary success; he was also renowned for his unconventional approach. Jobs famously believed creativity wasn’t about following rules—it was about boldly breaking…
Jeff Bezos is known for many things: turning Amazon from an online bookstore in his garage into a global powerhouse, inspiring entrepreneurs, and shooting for the stars — literally — with his space venture, Blue Origin. But for me, the…
The layoff bulletin grows longer every month. On 7 May, cybersecurity giant CrowdStrike confirmed it would cut 500 positions — about 5 percent of its staff — to streamline operations, citing efficiency gains from AI-driven threat-hunting…
When LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky shared what separates exceptional employees from the rest, it immediately caught my attention. With years spent analyzing human behaviors and cultural trends, I was intrigued: what exactly makes these…
Financial freedom is a dream many of us chase, but how do we know when we’ve actually achieved it? It’s not always about the flashy cars and luxury vacations. Sometimes, the signs are much quieter and less obvious. Financial freedom means…
If there’s one person whose definition of success turns heads and sets trends, it’s Elon Musk. From reshaping electric vehicles to pioneering private space travel, Musk’s ventures are as bold as his personality. Yet, behind the flashy…
There’s this funny thing about side hustles—we’re often sold the idea that if it doesn’t lead to six figures in six months, it’s not worth your time. But what if that mindset is all wrong? What if the real power of a side hustle isn’t…
Europe is tired of swiping on someone else’s rails. For decades, nearly every card tap in Paris, Lisbon, or Berlin has ridden on US-based networks like Visa and Mastercard. That reliance is about to change. Now, Brussels has a blunt…
When it comes to financial wisdom, few voices carry as much weight as Warren Buffett. Known affectionately as the “Oracle of Omaha,” Buffett isn’t just one of the wealthiest people alive; he’s renowned for the clear, straightforward advice…
When it comes to money, few people in the world have achieved the level of success—and wisdom—as Warren Buffett. He’s not just a billionaire. He’s someone who built his wealth slowly and strategically over decades, sticking to principles…
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) told 1,500 U.S. employees on Monday that their roles were eliminated with immediate effect—about 2 percent of its national headcount. In the company-wide e-mail obtained by industry blog Going Concern,…
You know that moment when your alarm goes off and you find yourself debating whether to hit the snooze button or drag yourself out of bed? For a lot of us, that first decision of the day sets the tone for everything that follows.…
Let me be blunt: Vietnam should be the perfect place to build a lean, high-margin business. The cost of living is low. Talent is abundant. The energy? Electric. You can feel it walking the streets of Saigon—everyone’s hustling, moving,…
When I graduated with a Master’s degree, like most students, I faced an intimidating wall of student loan debt. Despite my best intentions, budgeting alone felt like chipping away at a mountain with a teaspoon. I needed something more…
Melbourne has been ranked the best city in the world for remote work, according to the Nestpick Work-From-Anywhere Index – a global study comparing 75 cities on factors from internet infrastructure and housing costs to visa regulations and…
Warren Buffett famously pointed out that “The difference between successful people and really successful people is that really successful people say ‘no’ to almost everything.” It’s a simple phrase, but it speaks volumes about the power of…
Ever found yourself sharing a little too much information at a party or on social media, only to regret it later? I have, and it taught me a valuable lesson: some things are better left unsaid. In a world where oversharing seems to be the…
Bill Gates once said something that stopped me in my tracks: “Most people overestimate what they can do in one year and underestimate what they can do in ten years.” And honestly? He’s right. Most of us set big goals for the year ahead —…
When I graduated from university, I was convinced that launching a business required heaps of cash, endless planning, and more time than I ever had. Turns out, I was completely wrong. These days, starting a business can be quick,…
Digital nomads might seem like they’re living it up on an endless vacation, but the reality is they’re often just smart about finances. They’ve learned how to make limited funds go further, which helps them roam the globe with minimal…
Over the past 10 years running Hack Spirit and diving deep into psychology, money habits, and self-improvement, I’ve noticed something interesting about wealthy people—particularly self-made ones. It’s not just what they do that makes them…
When you think of successful people, you might picture packed schedules, endless meetings, or 5 a.m. alarms followed by green smoothies and spreadsheets. But here’s the thing: what successful people do when they’re not working is just as…
Nearly one in four Americans in a relationship say they would leave tomorrow if money were no object, according to a January survey of 1,048 adults conducted for Self Financial. In all, 23.5 percent of adults they would separate if it were…
I used to roll my eyes whenever I heard that quote about being the average of the five people around us. I mean, how could the people in my life possibly sway my future so dramatically? It wasn’t until I reflected on my own…