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Talent is Overrated: Why Grit Is Your Secret Weapon for Success

Angela Duckworth's research shows grit is a greater predictor of success than talent. Learn what grit is and how you can develop it with actionable steps.
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Gen Z is the Future of Innovation. Here's Why.
Inside the stories, strategies, and tools young founders use to launch and scale companies without a Silicon Valley address.
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Who Do You Spend Most of Your Time With?
How Strategic Mentorship Can Accelerate Your Growth—And How to Build Relationships That Actually Help You Succeed
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Herd Mentality: Why We Follow the Crowd & How to Avoid It
Herd mentality shapes society, finance, and beliefs. Learn why it happens, its dangers, and how to think independently.
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Why Friendships Fade: The Science of Staying Connected & How to Fix It
From Oxytocin to Attachment Theory: Why Friendships Fade and Why it Hurts
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My 3 Favourite Substack Reads
On Love, Loss, and Human Nature: 3 Must-Read Substacks
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Naval Ravikant on Leverage: The 4 Types That Build Wealth
Naval Ravikant, founder of AngelList and early investor in Uber and Twitter, explains the 4 types of leverage (labor, capital, media, and code) that…
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pGLO Transformation Lab: Genetic Engineering with GFP & Ampicillin
Learn how the pGLO plasmid is used to genetically transform E. coli, express green fluorescent protein (GFP), and demonstrate key biotechnology…
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Embracing Amor Fati: Nietzsche’s Formula for Human Greatness and Resilience
An article about "amor fati", the lesson every young person needs to learn
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The SHAD Experience
A month of STEAM, entrepreneurship, and unforgettable growth at Western University.
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David Solomon: The Wall Street CEO with 300k Monthly Spotify Listeners
Meet David Solomon: Goldman Sachs Chairman by day, DJ D-Sol by night
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What is the #SpeakYourMIND Challenge?
The backstory of the viral USC ice bucket challenge
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