If you spend enough time around genuinely successful people—not the loud ones on social media, but the ones who quietly build real, lasting success—you start to notice a pattern: They all have an unusual relationship with self-control. Not the rigid, punishing version we associate with perfectionism. I’m talking about the grounded, calm kind of self-control—the ... Read more Read more ›
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I had a friend back when I was running my consultancy who drove a car older than most of my client relationships. Dressed like he shopped wherever was closest to his flat. Lived in a neighborhood that nobody would call aspirational. Then one day over coffee, he mentioned he’d just bought his third rental property. ... Read more Read more ›
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“Upper class” sounds like something out of a period drama… until you realize people quietly use it every day to compare themselves: But what does that actually mean in numbers? If you strip away the ego, the envy, and the Instagram nonsense, you get a simple question: How much money does a household in America ... Read more Read more ›
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The tech elite says it’s defending Western values. Then it tells you exactly what those values are. I owned Palantir stock. Past tense. This isn’t a confession designed to make me look virtuous. I bought it for the reason most people buy growth stocks: it was going up. The company had a $10 billion military ... Read more Read more ›
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One of the funny things about wealth is that the people who genuinely have it rarely feel the need to show it. After running a business for years, meeting founders, investors, families with old money, and self-made entrepreneurs, I’ve noticed something interesting: the wealthiest people I know never look like what movies or Instagram say ... Read more Read more ›
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I used to think something was wrong with me. Friday nights, my phone would buzz with invitations. Group dinners. Rooftop parties. After-work drinks that always stretched into midnight. And while everyone around me seemed energized by the prospect, I’d find myself hoping they’d cancel. It took me years to realize this wasn’t a defect. It ... Read more Read more ›
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Sleep shapes how people think, feel, and function, yet many adults still struggle to get the rest they need. New research, tools, and materials now give people better ways to understand and improve their sleep health. Why sleep innovation matters today Many adults deal with tired mornings, restless nights, or inconsistent routines, which makes it ... Read more Read more ›
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Everyone talks about the death of affordable American cities. Scroll through any finance subreddit or housing thread and the consensus is clear: unless you’re pulling six figures, you’re priced out. The American Dream has a new zip code, and you can’t afford it. But that narrative ignores something important. It ignores 15 places where the ... Read more Read more ›
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Lee Kuan Yew built a system where “all boats rise as the tide rises.” Sixty years later, some boats are sinking. In 1964, Singapore made a promise. The country had just gained self-government. Slums dotted the landscape. More than a million people—out of a population of 1.9 million—lived in squatter settlements and overcrowded shophouses. No ... Read more Read more ›
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People often assume discipline is something you’re born with—that some people naturally leap out of bed at 5am ready to dominate the world while the rest of us cling to the snooze button like it’s a life raft. But here’s what psychology actually shows:Most disciplined people didn’t start disciplined.They started lazy, inconsistent, overwhelmed, or directionless. ... Read more Read more ›
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One of the most surprising lessons I’ve learned from interviewing entrepreneurs, mindfulness practitioners, and high achievers is this: The most successful people are far more private than we think. Not secretive. Not evasive.Just intentional about what they share—and what they absolutely don’t. We live in a world where oversharing is encouraged. Social media rewards visibility, ... Read more Read more ›
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If you’re anything like me—a textbook introvert—you’ve probably found yourself overwhelmed by the side hustle craze. The promise of extra money sounds great until phrases like “networking events” or “sales pitches” crop up, making you want to retreat into a cozy corner. Thankfully, I stumbled upon a quieter, simpler way to earn around $3,000 per ... Read more Read more ›
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I used to think becoming financially comfortable meant simply earning more money. It wasn’t until I started looking closely at how truly wealthy people live that I realized something important: they don’t necessarily earn heaps more money—they spend differently. Last year, I decided to try their strategies for myself, cutting out just five things from ... Read more Read more ›
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When you think of side hustles, glamorous options often come to mind—launching an influencer career on Instagram, creating viral TikTok videos, or even day trading crypto from a beach somewhere. But what if I told you there’s an “unsexy” side hustle quietly earning regular people around $4,200 per month, without any special skills or trendy ... Read more Read more ›
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I’ve lived in Singapore for three years. The wealth is real. So is the disconnect. I’m sitting in a café in Sentosa Cove—the kind of place where Maseratis idle in driveways and housekeepers walk designer dogs past yacht berths—and I’m reading a headline that should make me feel like I’ve landed in the right place. ... Read more Read more ›
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The ultra-wealthy won a landslide against a 50% levy—but the real threat may have already materialized. Swiss billionaires can uncork the champagne. On Sunday, nearly four out of five voters rejected a proposal that would have levied a 50% inheritance tax on fortunes exceeding 50 million francs—a crushing defeat for the young socialists who dared ... Read more Read more ›
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A few years ago, if you had told me people would be replacing their entire salaries with a side hustle that doesn’t require special skills, social media posting, or late-night grind culture, I would have rolled my eyes and gone back to doom-scrolling. But 2025 is proving to be a strange year in the best ... Read more Read more ›
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There’s a clear line between following the rules and breaking them. Some of us stick to the familiar path, while others choose to brave an unknown journey. Steve Jobs was a firm believer in the creative power of breaking conventional rules. He believed that those who took the road less travelled usually evoked unique ideas ... Read more Read more ›
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Some wealthy people broadcast their success loudly—designer labels, flashy jewelry, the works. But the truly financially secure?They’re often the exact opposite. After years of building my business, meeting entrepreneurs, and observing people who quietly accumulate real wealth, I’ve learned this: People with serious money don’t need anyone to know.And ironically, their silence gives them away ... Read more Read more ›
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Success looks flashy from a distance — the titles, the income, the lifestyle, the travel, the business that seems to take off overnight. But anyone who has actually lived inside the world of real success knows the truth: It’s never overnight.It’s never accidental.And it’s never created by “motivation.” Long-term success — especially in entrepreneurship — ... Read more Read more ›
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Bill Gates says, “Most people overestimate what they can do in one year and underestimate what they can do in ten years.” — Here’s how to finally break free from short-term thinking There’s a quote from Bill Gates that has followed me for years: “Most people overestimate what they can do in one year and ... Read more Read more ›
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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 he shares about building lasting wealth. Over the years, I’ve read countless articles, listened to dozens of ... Read more Read more ›
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When it comes to digital nomad life, most conversations revolve around the usual suspects—Bali, Chiang Mai, or Lisbon. So, when whispers began circulating about an under-the-radar hotspot offering better infrastructure at a fraction of Bali’s cost, I knew I had to experience it firsthand. Curiosity led me to Da Nang, a vibrant coastal city in ... Read more Read more ›
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I’ve always found managing money tricky. Budgets felt restrictive, and tracking every expense seemed tedious. Recently, though, two budgeting methods caught my attention: the traditional Japanese practice called Kakeibo and Dave Ramsey’s popular budgeting strategies. Curious, I decided to put both methods to the test, comparing their practicality, effectiveness, and overall impact on my financial ... Read more Read more ›
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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 headlines, there’s a consistent message from Musk about what it takes—and more importantly, what it doesn’t take—to achieve ... Read more Read more ›
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