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“Much-derided chick lit, chick flicks, and chick magazines have left ambitious women in a bind. Why is it that I, a young woman, can read GQ, enjoy Fight Club, and subscribe to Thrillist, while the idea of a guy doing the same with Glamour, 27 Dresses and Daily Candy is nearly unheard of?”

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Kathryn Minshew

Kathryn Minshew is an influential figure in the field of career and professional development. Born on October 30, 1985, she is known for her role in founding and leading The Muse, a career development platform. more

“My first company failed completely. And it failed at about ten months old. I had about 12 months of savings, so when it failed I was thinking: 'Do I go back to work?' And at that point I believed so deeply in what I was doing that I couldn't imagine anything else other than trying to make this business work.”

Thinking Trying Firsts Company Imagine Months Ten Saving Savings Back To Work

Author:Kathryn Minshew

“Sure, you're an intelligent and highly capable individual, and you are learning a lot on the fly as you build your company. But you also need to come to terms with the fact that there are things you have chosen not to be an expert in.”

Needs Facts Individual Term Company Capable Intelligent Chosen Experts

Author:Kathryn Minshew

“So I really did stop and change what I saw I was about, and really try to put that principle into play as the center of everything - my friendships, my marriage, my career, my family, my way of being in the world. And that changed everything for me.”

World Way Trying Play Principles Careers Saws Changed My Family My Way My Friendship

Author:Kathy Mattea

“I love to see people laugh and I love it more if I can make them laugh.”

People Ifs I Can Laughing

Author:Keith Moon