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Neuroscientist: How Caffeine Works and What It Does to Your Body (Video)
Why I love coffee. (I have no idea how true any of this is, but it feels true).
Closing Down the Billionaire Factory
The world of private equity is a parasite on the US economy. Fees are hidden and too high; benefits are often falsified and too low. Finally, SEC Chair Gensler is trying to bring transparency to private equity.
Newfound Brain Switch Labels Experiences as Good or Bad
We are still learning so much about how the brain works. More evidence that the brain’s default state is negative and it takes an additive to flip the switch to, “Oh, this is fun.”
The Uphill Battle Women Still Face in High Finance
Harassment, double standards, and exclusion all add up to discrimination – plain and simple. We can do better.
Three Things That Stop Us Talking About Money Worries
We need to be more open about money. People are internalizing anxiety and fear without asking for help because we are embarrassed and fear the judgment of our peers. I’ve seen it all… and I’m happy to talk. Absolutely no shame.
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