Bowen Dwelle discovered the concept of flow during a kitesurfing trip to Maui in early 2013. Defined by psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, flow is that effortless state of total focus on the task at hand. It can emerge during intense physical pursuits like kiteboarding—or in the midst of demandin

Every morning, I create a daily design—a blueprint for the day ahead. I detail exactly how I want it to unfold, then share it with close friends for accountability. At night, I review what actually happened against my plan. This practice lets me design my day proactively rather than just reacting to

Life isnt always fair. As a leader, youll face unequal opportunities, make personal sacrifices for the greater good, and deliver tough decisions that not everyone agrees with. Thats the reality of leadership. At times, you must be firm to achieve results.Related: Follow these 4 leadership principles

Your entrepreneurial dreams extend beyond your own success—imagine seeing them thrive in your childrens lives. Its one thing to succeed yourself; its another to nurture that drive in the next generation.Related: 7 entrepreneurial traits to teach your childRecent studies show entrepreneurial traits a

Investor: Daymond JohnShark Tank Appearance: January 29, 2016Offer: $250,000 for one-third stake in the businessResults: Sales grew from $220,000 in 18 months to over $1.5 million in 2016.To prepare for their January 2016 Shark Tank appearance, SheFit founders Sara Moylan and her husband Bob meticul

Yale psychologist Amy Wrzesniewski has spent years studying how our mindsets about work influence performance. Through hundreds of interviews across professions, she identified three common work orientations: viewing your role as a job, a career, or a calling.Those with a job mindset see work as a n

Most professionals have dealt with tough bosses at some point—and if were candid, many of us have slipped into poor leadership ourselves.Related: 15 Traits of a Terrible LeaderPoor leadership stems largely from insecurity, a challenge every leader faces. Strong leaders channel doubts into better ou

As leaders, we often navigate shifting business landscapes that feel disorienting amid constant change. New challenges demand innovative tactics, but experimenting with how we lead people carries real risks—what if it backfires? All too often, we default to familiar, time-worn rules from our past ex

What is your name? John Wooden asked.Cori Close, the nervous 22-year-old replied.How do you spell that? Wooden continued.C-o-r-i, Close said, puzzled.Thats how my great-granddaughter spells it! Awesome! Come in! Wooden said with a smile.It was the start of a dreamlike mentoring relationship between

He who smiles in a crisis has found someone to blame.I chuckled when I read this quip because, like all good humor, it rings true. Often, the sole optimist in a crisis is the one whos pinned the blame elsewhere.Yet crises offer real reasons for positivity. Every challenge hides opportunity seeds, ho

Fear is a natural response to physical and emotional threats, designed to keep us safe and alert. However, excessive fear of perceived dangers at work breeds anxiety, stress, and career stagnation.Related: How to confront your fear-based thoughtsBased on insights from seasoned career coaches and pro

We snap billions of photos annually—1.3 trillion worldwide in 2017 alone—but most vanish into digital storage, forgotten amid the flood.As professional photographers and sisters Jenna Walker and Katie Thurmes know all too well. For years, they ran a Denver studio with Jennas husband, Matt.Our client

School equips you with knowledge, but it rarely prepares you for entrepreneurship. Real-world experience in the trenches does. Drawing from their proven track records, nine accomplished Oracles members share the top skills traditional education overlooks to thrive as an entrepreneur.Related: 11 lead

Editors Note: Travis Kalanick left Uber on June 21, 2017. Thats how he turned it into a multi-billion dollar company.What if we could just push a button and a car would come?—Washingtonian, January 2012Travis Kalanick didnt initially want to be CEO of Uber.When the company launched as UberCab in May

Her weakness is her slicked-back hair, Drew Scott says without flinching.The usually serious half of the popular HGTV twin duo isnt afraid to throw a few jabs now and then. Drew is a robot! his four-minute-older twin Jonathan retorts, referencing Drews workaholic tendencies.The brothers are shooting

Shark Tank Appearance: Feb. 3, 2015Investor: Robert Herjavec with Deal: $110,000 for 10% stakeResults: $500,000 in sales with deals in place at Home Depot and Lowes.It started more like an episode of The Amazing Race than Shark Tank. In April 2014, Naushad Alis business partner ended a late-night ph

Introverts have long suspected it, and research confirms: No matter how strong your resume, a poor interview performance can sink your chances. A study in Journal of Psychological Science found that listeners and viewers of mock job pitches rated candidates higher than those who only read the same s

Weve all encountered leaders whose approach inspires dread rather than respect. No one wants to be the boss employees fear, distrust, or undermine. The path to effective leadership starts with self-awareness—recognizing traits that erode trust and performance.Drawing from decades of guiding high-gro

One of Jodi R.R. Smiths favorite quotes comes from a 1911 textbook titled Polite Questions for Little Men and Women: That the morals of children today are not what they should be or even what they were a generation ago, is an indisputable fact. These words predate cellphones at weddings, but Smith,

Luke Marshall, 24, independent musician currently on tourI started playing music around age 15 or 16. At the time, my musical path was heading downhill, but I was gigging around town regularly. I realized, “Hey, making this my full-time gig is realistic—and I can’t imagine doing anything else.” From