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We caught up with Ferriss to discuss his predictions for the future of the career industry and some of the most rewarding aspects of his work. Check out the full Q&A below.

Today we’re going to cover the elements of captivating subject lines and how to discover which types of subject lines work best for your specific audience.

Here, we bring you 12 surprising facts about Elizabeth II…

Pictures of Rusty and the Boys from Walk, Don’t Run...

Let’s find out a few simple things we can do to make sure we are performing closer to our mental capacity.

No one in the town of Dauphin knew where it came from or how it arrived: in 1986, a statue of Liberty replica appeared on a piling in the middle of the Susquehanna River, off of Route 322. Traffic on the highway stalled from people who pulled over, slowed down, or stopped altogether to peer at the strange new landmark.

In the digital age, the state of our computer desktop is arguably more important than that of our actual, physical desk.

Most Americans don't drink soda out of the glass bottles seen in Coke's ads anymore. But this week, the company is celebrating a century of the bottle that's been sold in more than 200 countries.

Spatchcocking is the answer to a tender, juicy bird that cooks in less than HALF the time that it takes to roast a traditional turkey.

By 1890, New York was largest city in the country with a population of more than 1.5 million. As it was expanding real estate was escalating. By the mid-1890s, the block of East 72nd Street between Madison and Fifth Avenues reflected this expansion grandly. In 1890, James Burden, whose father Henry had founded a very prosperous iron works company in Albany, New York, purchased a double lot on the southeast corner of 72nd and Fifth from the Lenox estate and built a mansion that was completed in 1893.

So just to give you an idea of how tiny we really are here on planet earth, here are some visual aids.

Little is truly known about the Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu (sometimes also known as Laozi or Lao Tze), who is a guiding figure in Daoism (also translated as Taoism), a still popular spiritual practice. He is said to have been a record keeper in the court of the central Chinese Zhou Dynasty in the 6th century B.C., and an older contemporary of Confucius. This could be true, but he may also have been entirely mythical—much like Homer in Western culture. It is certainly very unlikely that (as some legends say) he was conceived when his mother saw a falling star, or born an old man with very long earlobes – or lived 990 years.

Here’s an inside look into how a minimalist stores and maintains their stress-free, unburdened lifestyle.

The Art of Memory: Why It’s Just About the Coolest Thing Ever, and Why You Should Learn It Today

Over 2300 years ago, Aristotle said that a first principle is the “first basis from which a thing is known” and that pursuing first principles is the key to doing any sort of systemic inquiry — whether in philosophy, as he did, or in business, as Musk does.

How settling can make people happier and more satisfied than gunning for "the best."

Shining your shoes—whether they're black oxfords, brown wingtips, or caramel brogues—used to be the kind of thing every man knew how to do. These days, thanks in part to the prevalence of sneakers in all their rubberized comfortability, the art of a good shoe shine seems to have been lost a bit. (In fact, you'd be hard nowadays to find a professional shoe shiner outside an airport at peak hours.)

The beautiful side of the hard work is that I have a much better sense of my purpose in the world. I love being a practicing certified financial planner because it equips me to make a difference in my clients' lives. I get to help them make all the right moves with money. It is rewarding to watch them achieve the goals we set out together, and I even wrote a book so I could reach a wider range of the population, from the young to the seniors who might not be able to afford a certified financial planner.

Here are some of the things extraordinarily successful people say every day--and how those statements spur them to take actions that lead to even greater success:

For years, grandiose film speeches made by high-ranking actors have made their way from the silver screen to a special place in one’s heart to inspire people in some very real ways. In and out of context, these speeches have reached a legacy status that have cemented them as speeches that will be remember for years to come. Ranked, from kinda-greatest to greatest-greatest, let these 30 inspirational film speeches raise your fist in the air and cheer.

There are a multitude of common characteristics among those who succeed, but there seems to be only one glaring common characteristic among those who achieve little or no success.

Here are five things real leaders do, inspired by the leadership of Henry Ford (along with some of his great quotes).

East 72nd Street has always been one of the better streets on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Its proximity to the Park which had an entrance for carriages, horses and passenger vehicles (like, cars) increased its desirability. As it was developed for residential living in the last quarter of the 19th century its architectural substantiveness was established, and has largely remained more than a century later.

Here are three questions that can greatly benefit the direction and quality of your life if you begin asking and answering them regularly.

Here are 15 basic English words that have remained etymological mysteries.

To celebrate 60 years of wireless TV remotes, let's look at vintage ads promoting the ultimate technology of convenience.

If you're like most people, you have no time to spare before work. And yet, you still have plenty of opportunities to mess up your entire day. Here are the 5 most common mistakes people make after they wake. Avoid these morning mishaps to start every day right.

Lies come in all shapes and sizes. Some forms of dishonesty are major, such as marital infidelity or embezzling funds from work. Others, though, are of the “white lie” variety and include complimenting a friend on her dress even though you think it makes her look like an Oscar statuette.

This is a guest post on capitalizing on — vs. countering — the “entrepreneur’s disease” (manic depression) through 4 cyclical stages. This is done by pairing appropriate activities to specific — though not necessarily positive — emotional states…

There is nothing more effective at knocking the cold grip of winter off your home than filling it up with the aroma of fresh-baked bread.

Michael Schneider started exploring the idea of an “on demand customer service” app just 60 days ago. Two months in, he has already raised a pre-seed funding round, made his first two hires, helped over 500 customers in 5 countries, and fields inbound inquiries daily from prospective new investors.

“I often think in music. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music.” – Albert Einstein

What holds us back from our goals is fear. It is common among us. When too much fear gets in the way we end up doing nothing. Fear stems from the lack of confidence and irrational thinking. You have to understand that fear of what might come out down the track does not increase your chances at succeeding. Sometimes we are afraid to take risks because we think the odds are against us. We become so consumed by fear to the degree that we become irrational.

Putting on perfume seems like the least complicated part of your beauty routine—simply spritz, rub your wrists together, and go, right? Turns out, not so much. Here are the six common mistakes you're making with your perfume—and how to fix them.

Merek Davis is not a coder. The developer never even made an app before 2013. Yet on his first iOS at-bat, he hit an App Store grand slam with Mextures, his photo-editing app that quickly became one of the top photo apps of the year.

Designer Ben Barrett-Forrest has created a delightful and informative stop motion animation about the history of fonts and typography.

Philosophy is not just about talking or lecturing, or even reading long, dense books. In fact, it is something men and women of action use—and have used throughout history—to solve their problems and achieve their greatest triumphs. Not in the classroom, but on the battlefield, in the Forum, and at court.

Our thoughts and prayers go to Paris and the French people. Stay strong. Stay awesome. Vive la France !

Few myths in the world of finance are more pernicious than the many that surround the career of Warren Buffett. Warren Buffett is the most glorified and respected investor of all time.

As patriots recount tales of military heroism during the Revolutionary War, I thought it apropos to remind LibertyChat readers of two episodes when the “Founding Fathers” displayed remarkable moral courage. The episodes involve John Adams and Thomas Paine, both of whom were willing to do what was right, even though they must have known the mobs—who would otherwise have adored them—would turn on them. In Adams’ case, his risky move turned out to pay off in narrow terms, while in Paine’s, it almost cost him his life.

“Paul, there are just so many different kinds of watches, so many brands, and so many models. I don’t know where to begin!” So exclaimed my closest friend. It’s a lament I often hear, and a stumbling block that experienced watch professionals and collectors often take for granted. So here’s a guide to give potential watch collectors a running start.

They say that in sports, 90 percent of performance is mental. Yet, we spend the majority of our time, effort and money on physical and technical training — including everything from gear and coaches to gym memberships and sports massages. All that leaves little time to focus on our mental game.

Here are the vintage graphic design ads from the ’60s—featuring the likes of Paul Rand and Bob Gill. Viewed back to back, the visual evolution in a single decade is stunning.

Let's discuss one of the craziest scientific and philosophical questions raised by quantum mechanics. How is it that by simply looking at something, we cause it to change? Does the human mind, through its power to observe, control quantum mechanical systems?

The Pomodoro Technique can help you power through distractions, hyper-focus, and get things done in short bursts, while taking frequent breaks to come up for air and relax. Best of all, it's easy. If you have a busy job where you're expected to produce, it's a great way to get through your tasks. Let's break it down and see how you can apply it to your work.

IN MY TRAVELS, I’ve come across dozens of people from all corners of the earth and walks of life who left home, never looked back, and now couldn’t imagine their lives any other way. Some had advanced degrees and six-figure salaries, others meant to backpack for a few months and simply never stopped. What they all have in common is a shared belief in the power of travel, similar experiences of the doubt faced at first, and an unequivocal faith in the story they’ve since begun to live out.

Expressive writing has also been linked to improved mood, well-being, and reduced stress levels for those who engage in it regularly.

Clarified butter and, the closely related, ghee are simply butter that has been cooked to remove any water and solids. Besides making the kitchen smell amazing, turning butter to clarified butter also gives the fat a higher smoke point (this just means you can cook with it a high temperatures) and lengthens the shelf life of the resulting fat.

Your brain needs just as much attention as your physical body to keep your mind in shape and to improve it. Here are 8 of the best and easy brain exercises using which you can improve your IQ.

What good are inspirational tips, after all, if you are held captive by the high-pressure and incessant demands of making your business go? Are there any tactics to actually help you achieve this sweet-sounding “on, not in” approach?