The First-Gen Lounge

Being an entrepreneur is the worst job on the planet. Why? Because all the complex problems that the smartest people in the team can not solve are pushed back to the entrepreneur. When things start g…

It's a well-known fact that only 10% of new startups succeed. It's hard out there; everyone is doing their best to stay relevant, and so the competition is fierce. However, knowing what to do and whe…

Professional athletes spend most of their energy, time, and money training and competing. They also make personal, professional, and financial sacrifices to turn their passions into high-performance …

A typical human being dreams an average of about 4 to 6 dreams per night. If you can experience at least four dreams a night, why is it that you're still stuck on that one idea that failed to materia…

Are you having trouble landing your dream job in your current zip code? Do you feel like your skills are unappreciated in your hometown? As a fresh first-generation college graduate, chances are you'…

From the moment you start thinking about owning your own business to serving your first customer, entrepreneurship seems like a challenging yet gratifying experience. Interestingly, even the stressfu…

Most neighborhoods have that one store that changes into a new business every six months. It was once a barbershop, then it was a pizza joint, then soon after it became a grocery store. These small b…

When it comes to launching a new business, most people don't think you're going to succeed. Why? Because they don't think you can go through with their plan. And you know what sucks? They end up bein…

Have you ever met a brain picker? You know, that well-meaning person who saw you on LinkedIn and wants to ask you a quick question about a certain topic. The first few times it happens, it’s always t…

In college, we all have one primary goal--get that degree. Yet, the importance of forming meaningful connections often goes unnoticed. And it's not because you skipped a couple of lectures, it's just…

Call it what you want—getting fired, discharged, laid off, retrenched, or receiving your pink slip—losing your job hurts. Strangely enough, job loss ranks among the highest in stress when compared to…

There is no shortage of advice readily available for new mothers. From best-selling motherhood books, doctors, well-meaning family and friends, and even strangers, everyone seems to know what's best …

Remember how easy it was to make friends as a kid? Kids can meet other kids on the playground and instantly form friendships that can somehow last a lifetime. Yet, as you grow older, you notice that …

Living way above our means, overspending, defaulting on loans, or missing out on lucrative investment opportunities, we all make financial mistakes. And don’t get me started on the guilt and resentme…

Summary

Everyone loves a good story. For thousands of years, humans have been hard-wired to love and remember stories. Not just for entertainment but also for motivation. Telling your own story allows…

Oprah Winfrey once said, 'Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you.' Everyone has a passion, some more than one, and some are yet to figure out theirs. The good …

Economists believe that it's getting harder to move up in America. Children from low-income families are more likely to remain poor as adults. Nonetheless, it's a well-known fact that college educati…