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In a remote corner of the world, hidden from maps and legends, there lies a bay of otherworldly splendor. Natewa Bay is no ordinary place; from the moment I first arrived, I felt welcomed by a magical ambiance. Natewa feels like a mystical portal, where timelines and dimensions merge, shifting […]
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Sitting on the international dateline, the world’s day begins in Fiji. The first light illuminates magical Natewa Bay on the island of Vanua Levu. As the sun warms the waters, a tranquil mist rises from the surface. Here you can find marine expert, diving enthusiast and entrepreneur Sara Carlson. I
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I teach entrepreneurs how to be lucky, and if you dive into the Bayes Theorem — which underpins AI models today and was postulated by Reverend Thomas Bayes in the 1700s — you see how the math of probabilities rewards lucky behaviors. How is Bayes Theorem commonly applied?Whenever the term
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This week tragedy unfolded off the coast of Sicily. A pre-dawn squall arose, spinning a water tornado toward a luxury sailboat which was anchored outside the port of Palermo. Within moments the yacht, named Bayesian, capsized in a freak accident, and 7 lives were lost. My heart and condolences go
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Firoozeh Dumas is a New York Times best-selling author and humorist whose unique blend of wit and warmth has captivated readers worldwide. With her signature storytelling, Firoozeh brings to life tales of family, culture and identity, weaving humor into universal experiences. Her acclaimed works, such as Funny in Farsi and
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What will your last words be? I will never forget the final words from my beloved mom: “Always make people laugh.” Her words so beautifully captured the essence of her magnetism while relaying layers of wisdom. Humor is a superpower — accelerating connections, boosting resilience and deepening bonds. 5 Gifts
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Maverick Kit Hayes, a strategic coach, ex-Googler, and entrepreneur (see, just launched Time Away!), is offering our first member-led event for Mavericks. And I am so excited to dive in! Mind Your (dang!) Business Masterclass:You know the feeling, you’re so mad you could scream. This person is so out of
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I spent the pandemic marooned in paradise. Fiji closed the borders, and I was locked in. No coming or going — for two years. I count myself lucky that I was surrounded by resilient and witty women, who know how to support when the going gets dark. They became my
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When people ask me how to accelerate their startup or run faster towards their dreams, my answer is simple — fun first. Seriously. You find the optimal and most effortless path when you tap your inner genius. And your genius comes out to play when it’s … fun. You may
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In the enchanting realms of Paris and the French Riviera, poly-creative Alexandra Poenaru Philp evokes the chic elegance and avant-garde vibe of the City of Light. She has that effortless je ne sais quoi that translates best as a spark of magic. I first met Alexandra far from Paris, at
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