Courtney Kirschaum
Here's how to get people to promote you (or what you're selling)
After someone mentioned it to me recently, I looked up Poilâne on the internet.
Then, the usual happened.
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Courtney Kirschaum
- Jan 21, 2021
- 2 min
The secret seduction of the first climber
One summer, I worked at a high ropes course that would get the "real deal" nod of respect from any Navy SEAL. Clients varied. Corporate...
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Courtney Kirschaum
- Jan 8, 2021
- 4 min
How to start a mastermind (and the secret history showing why it's worth it)
Ever wondered what super successful people know that you don't? Here's the secret history. Former farm boy Henry Ford gets hired by...
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Courtney Kirschaum
- Jan 4, 2021
- 2 min
How to use the power of rites and rituals
This week, I saw a picture of a mustard colored flaky powder with these words beneath it: “If you know what this is, you’re a vegan.” I...
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Courtney Kirschaum
- Sep 4, 2020
- 2 min
Steal Taylor Swift's happy success trick
Has anyone you know turned into a “different person” since all this started? You're looking at them, asking... “Who are you and what have...
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Courtney Kirschaum
- Sep 3, 2020
- 3 min
How to get your money before it's too late
If this strikes a chord, then there's something for you at the end of this. Remember the Original Rocky movie? You know the one where he...
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Courtney Kirschaum
- Aug 26, 2020
- 2 min
Has this ever happened to you? Where's the line?
Where's the line? Who decides? Maybe Arnold Schwarzenegger does.
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Courtney Kirschaum
- Aug 19, 2020
- 2 min
You put yourself in danger when you go here
Throughout your career, you'll be tempted to do this. Don't give in to the temptation. This is how it turns winners into losers.
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Courtney Kirschaum
- Aug 16, 2020
- 3 min
I quit!
About 18 years ago, I saw David Sedaris give a reading in Amsterdam where I was living at the time. He was funny, warm, friendly and
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Courtney Kirschaum
- Jul 27, 2020
- 3 min
What to do when your job hunt slows down
I’ve been job hunting for a while. There was some response, but now things feel stale. With so many jobseekers flooding the market, I worry
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Courtney Kirschaum
- Jul 26, 2020
- 2 min
Do you own your story?
A very famous businessman and technologist also happens to be adopted.
It's not a secret. He talked about it publicly...
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Courtney Kirschaum
- Jul 17, 2020
- 2 min
Here's one way to bounce back from getting fired
Getting fired, even laid off, can be a crushing experience.
If that's ever happened to you you'll appreciate this story even more...
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Courtney Kirschaum
- Jul 15, 2020
- 2 min
How to stop taking THIS and still get the job
By the time he was 30, Steve Jobs had built a pretty impressive computer company and was such a complete jerk and bad boss, he managed to...
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Courtney Kirschaum
- Jul 13, 2020
- 3 min
Richie Rich-ism is a thing
Richie Rich was a cartoon character introduced in 1953. Dubbed "the poor little rich boy", this only child of fantastically wealthy...
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Courtney Kirschaum
- Jul 3, 2020
- 2 min
Don't let this bother you - it's not true
Well-meaning people offer this unwelcome, untrue commentary all the time. Smile and ignore them. They're wrong.
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Courtney Kirschaum
- Jun 29, 2020
- 2 min
Why I don't do resumés
The famous French design house Hermés sells a handmade riding crop for $510.
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Courtney Kirschaum
- Jun 14, 2020
- 2 min
Why it's good to be a "snob"
The dangers of following their lead.
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Courtney Kirschaum
- May 19, 2020
- 3 min
How to see your next best career move (and why it's been in your blind spot)
How to get seen and soar higher than you thought possible...
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Courtney Kirschaum
- May 11, 2020
- 3 min
How to skip sketchy solutions that end in divorce
"What is that? Some Mongolian voodoo magic thing-y to ward off evil spirits?" Asks me a long time ago. A clear plastic bag full of water...
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Courtney Kirschaum
- Apr 29, 2020
- 2 min
How to start a revolution with a single word
Even if you’re never bought a theatre ticket or sang a show tune, you’ve likely heard ofLes Misérables.
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