Below, Dr. Itamar Shatz shares five key insights from his new book, Solving Procrastination: The Science of Why We Put Things Off and How to (Finally!) Stop. Itamar is an Affiliated Lecturer at Cambridge University. He helps people understand why they procrastinate and how to stop, using a practical system that he developed from more than 500 scientific studies. What’s the Big Idea? Procrastination isn’t a failure of time management or a sign that we don’t care. It’s a psychological tug-of-war between what we intend to do and what feels easier or better right now. To stop procrastinating, we need…
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This week Apple introduced its new iPhone lineup, including the iPhone 18 Pro series and the iPhone Duo. The devices feature the most advanced tech that Apple has ever stuffed into a smartphone. But if you’re not in the market for a new iPhone, there’s some good news: The company also announced a release date for the new iOS 27 operating system, which will run on any iPhone that can run iOS 26. Apple says that iOS 27 will be released to the general public this Monday, September 14. Until then, there are some things you can do to help…
In 2024 almost 50,000 Americans died by suicide, making it the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. And the ripple effects are even wider. According to research, each suicide is connected to 135 people who knew the deceased, including coworkers, along with a percentage of those who were considered “close connections.” Extrapolating that data, 6.6 million people are added to the larger community of suicide loss survivors each year. I am one of those “loss survivors.” On January 5, 2025, while in a plane taxiing out on a runway, I received a text message from my half-brother telling…
Cheryl had already lost two of the 12 people on her team in the company’s first reduction in force. Then her product marketing lead resigned to join a competitor. A few weeks later, she was asked to cut two more roles. But Cheryl, the company’s chief marketing officer, was most concerned about the marketing manager who ran the firm’s content platform—and had told her months earlier that she was burned out. As Cheryl explained, “I need to accelerate our training plan. If she leaves, we’re screwed.” The people you rely on most can also be your biggest risk. I’ve thought…
Key Takeaways Personal finance expert Jade Warshaw says Americans can save $1,000 in 30 days by making short-term changes. The approach begins with creating a budget that tracks net monthly income and expenses. Warshaw recommends addressing the problem from two angles by spending less and bringing in more money through side hustles. Does saving $1,000 in a month seem impossible? Personal finance expert Jade Warshaw, who co-hosts The Ramsey Show, a popular financial talk radio program and podcast, says it’s not as difficult as it seems. Warshaw recently said in an interview with Fox Business that most Americans can put…
Key Takeaways Emil Barr built his first company, a social media agency called Step Up Social, from his college dorm room. He made his first $1 million 14 months after launching the company. Barr has since started another venture, Flashpass, which targets AI-driven job displacement. It took Emil Barr just 14 months of work to see his first $1 million hit his bank account. He was 19 years old at the time. Today, at age 23, the founder and CEO, who created two companies while still in school, estimates that his personal net worth is around $35 million. He is…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Many brands use the U.S. Open to entertain clients or put up flashy signage. IBM does both, but its involvement goes much deeper. Behind the scenes, the century-old tech titan is the invisible hand shaping the fan experience, powering the U.S. Open app, and engaging 14 million fans worldwide. In the process, IBM is making the case that sports might be the perfect playground for AI integration. The servers behind each serve From a fan’s perspective, it seems simple. You open the app, check the score and maybe watch a highlight or…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways: The one barrier locking 99% of people out of your industry — and how a solo founder turned it into an $80 million exit. Why one company’s $40 million AI win got quietly reversed, and the single line you should never let AI cross. The “describe it in plain English” move that built a $400 million company with no engineers. You already know AI is minting a new kind of millionaire. The part that stings is that everyone tells you to “use more AI” — more tools, more prompts, more…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Candidate experience is now part of your employer brand. First contact, feedback after interviews, rejection — these are often the moments that define how someone remembers a company. Transparency builds trust and gives companies an edge in recruiting. That means including clear salary ranges, realistic role descriptions and defined hiring stages. Proactive communication is also key. Ghosting, vague expectations and inconsistent updates can drive talent away, damage your reputation and make future hiring more difficult. The recruiters who consistently close strong candidates tend to operate from the same principle: Clarity…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Sustainable growth requires founders to turn their personal judgment into clear decision rights. Technology can amplify a well-designed process, but automating unclear decisions only spreads confusion faster across a larger organization. A service business owner usually knows how the work should be done: what a good client interaction sounds like, when an account needs attention, which problems require escalation and where margins can disappear. That clarity makes the early stages feel manageable. The owner can catch problems, answer questions and keep clients satisfied. But as the business grows, the habits that once held…