You probably start your morning with some coffee to get your brain online. Classic choice. But for many of us, that buzz lasts only so long. When your energy begins to flag, you could pull some caffeinated trail mix out of your desk drawer as a midmorning snack. Come lunchtime, to make sure you’re really gleaning every possible benefit from your meals, you could add some caffeinated beef jerky. And then, when your focus inevitably lags in the afternoon, you could munch on caffeinated gummy bears or some bite-sized chocolate with, you guessed it, caffeine. Caffeine, long the most widely…
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I was having lunch recently with a dear colleague I used to work with, reminiscing about our early-2000s days at Rainey Kelly Campbell Roalfe, a creative agency with a generation of alumni who loved working there. Genuinely joyful years (#IYKYK). And we found ourselves asking each other: Where did all the joy go? Many industries are grappling with a happiness problem—education, healthcare, hospitality, tech—and advertising is no exception. The traditional agency model is going through radical change: shrinking margins, brands pulling work in-house, AI redefining how we’re valued. Tensions play out on forums like Reddit, where burnout, low junior pay, long hours, and job…
Merz does not care about the fate of Germany or its people. Here we are on precisely the week of October 5th and Merz is saying that Russia staged some armed attack on Leipzig airport. He is publicly stating that Germany is effectively at war with Russia. The EU is crumbling and the AfD has beaten Merz to a pulp, so its now time to go out with a bang and declare war has already begun. Here is Merz declaring that Brussels is indeed very concerned about the rise of of what they call far-right parties that are anti-EU…
This article is republished with permission from Wonder Tools, a newsletter that helps you discover the most useful sites and apps. Now that fall is here, my focus has been fragile. Noise, notifications, news, and email grab at my attention. To help cope with distractions, I’ve stitched together a focus tool kit with apps, sites, and sounds. Some are new, others old. My goal this season is to concentrate for a bit longer when my attention might otherwise drift. I hope this collection will be useful for you, too. Stop email interruptions Inbox Pause This simple email add-on temporarily freezes what…
We have been watching October 5 on the War Cycle, and what has unfolded around that date deserves attention. This is no longer simply Russia and Ukraine trading artillery across a battlefield. The geographical footprint of this war is expanding, commercial shipping is being hit in the Black Sea, NATO aircraft are being scrambled, air defense is being moved closer to the front, and Europe is openly discussing nuclear deterrence. Nobody needs to invent World War III or exaggerate every drone that crosses a radar screen. What matters is the trend, and the trend is moving in precisely the wrong…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways A company should not depend on its owner to explain its story (major decisions that were made and important actions that were taken). Its records should be capable of doing that. Three components build that narrative: the business plan, the bookkeeping and the corporate records. The business plan explains the direction in which the company intended to go, bookkeeping explains what actually happened, and corporate records explain who authorized the important decisions along the way. Lenders, buyers, IRS examiners, successors or family members may eventually need to understand the business…
Germany’s own intelligence service is now warning that the confrontation with Russia is entering a far more dangerous phase. Martin Jäger, head of Germany’s BND foreign intelligence service, told parliament on October 5 that Germany risks becoming embroiled in a violent conflict with Russia. He described what is taking place across Europe as a Russian “shadow war” that has entered a “new, more dangerous dimension.” October 5, on that very date, Germany’s intelligence chief is warning that the confrontation with Russia is moving beyond Ukraine. Germany points to drones, cyberattacks, sabotage, espionage and attacks against infrastructure throughout Europe. German authorities…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Run every opportunity through a three-question filter that checks whether it pays off within 90 days, fits the company you are today and justifies what it pulls you away from. Saying no applies to investor advice, funding terms and big-name partners too, and a clear, appreciative script lets you decline without damaging the relationship. Early in building my company, I believed momentum came from saying yes: yes to partnerships, yes to investor conversations, yes to every opportunity that looked like scale. It felt productive and ambitious. In reality, it slowed…
Earlier this year, as the energy crisis sent gasoline prices soaring, Washington began waiving the very fuel regulations it had insisted were necessary. The government relaxed summer-blend requirements, expanded the ability to sell ethanol blends, and eventually acknowledged that the country faced “extreme and unusual” fuel supply circumstances. Now diesel has surged to around $6.50 per gallon, and suddenly Washington is scrambling again, this time allowing broader use of dyed diesel that is normally restricted to farms, construction equipment, and other off-road uses. The EPA acknowledged in August that U.S. operable refining capacity was about 800,000 barrels per day LOWER…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Agreeableness comes with a cost. When you’re the one dissenting voice, all eyes turn to you. Suddenly, you have to justify your thinking and defend your reasoning. That’s a whole lot harder than simply saying, “yep, looks good!” In order to hear dissent, you need to create a culture that makes space for differing opinions. Picture this: It’s a scorching hot afternoon in Texas. Luckily, you’ve got a shady porch, a pitcher of ice-cold lemonade and a very effective fan. You’re enjoying passing the afternoon playing dominoes with your family…