Ashton Johnson Mark Cuban advises young people to approach their careers the same way that many professional athletes do: like they’re free agents. The self-made billionaire entrepreneur and minority owner of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks recently took to social media platform BlueSkyto share his top piece of career advice for young professionals, responding to a post about college graduates feeling “locked into” a specific career path for the rest of their lives. “I tell every kid that asks, that you paid money to learn. Now it’s time to get paid to learn,” wrote Cuban, 66. “You need to be the…

When I first moved to New York City, it took me about a year to find close friends. The first 12 months I said “yes” to every invitation and then wondered why I didn’t find most of those hangouts that fulfilling. It turns out there could be a very simple explanation as to why these meetups didn’t net deeper connections. In order for friendships to work, three conditions need to exist, Mel Robbins, author of “The Let Them Theory,” recently told Jay Shetty on his podcast On Purpose. 1. Proximity: To become someone’s friend, seeing them consistently needs to be…

For the last two years, my colleague Renée Onque has been covering what makes for a happier, longer life. This week, she did the hard work of distilling dozens of interviews and studies into five actionable tips youcan implement today. 1 Eat a healthy diet. This doesn’t mean eating to lose weight. Super-agers pack their diets with legumes, nuts, grains and vegetables, and they tend to avoid red meat. 2 Move your body often. Build physical activity into your everyday life. Maybe you walk to the grocery store instead of driving, or ask a friend to take a stroll instead…

Michel Koopman Leadership lies at the intersection of driving outcomes and cultivating human connection. Balancing these forces—what I call “edge” and “soul”—is the hallmark ofleaders who make a genuine impact. Think of edge as the sharp, results-oriented side of leadership. It’s the ability to drive outcomes, make tough decisions, and relentlessly focus on metrics like efficiency, ROI, and growth. Edge ensures that your vision translates into action. On the flip side, soul represents humanity in leadership. It’s about empathy, purpose, and connection. Leaders with soul prioritize relationships, foster trust, and create a culture that resonates deeply with employees and stakeholders.…