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While working on the Fitbit IPO, a banker felt the name 'Bobby' lacked the necessary gravitas. For a year or two, 'Rob' was the temporary solution to project the right image. #InvestmentBanking #Fitbi...

The person gives credit to their dad for making them read a lot. They recall winning a reading competition in 5th grade after reading 70,000 pages. They also talk about improving at a sport after bein...

A player recalls being called up to the A team after being on the B team. Once they joined the A team, they got so much better. This goes to show that you have to make the most of your opportunities. ...

He was a troublemaker on the rink, picking fights and flopping to the ground as a joke. Competitive but always wanting to have fun. Leaders need vision, and back then, he just wanted to play puck. #Ho...

He was a speedster on the ice but never touched a weight until 18. Discover how hockey, a choice between leagues, and college led him to discover the cool world of weightlifting. #Weightlifting #Hocke...

Discover the hilarious 'How I Met Your Mother' inspiration behind the legendary Teddy Westside name. An April Fool's joke that evolved into a Twitter sensation. #TeddyWestside #HowIMetYourMother #Twit...

A student initially unaware of their school's top business program has a revelation that changes everything. Forensic science dreams shift to business school as the reality of opportunity sets in. #Bu...

Ten years in New York City has given this person perspective. Early life movement shaped identity, forcing adaptation in new schools through self-deprecation and becoming the class clown. #NewYorkLife...

Leaving corporate finance for fitness? Some are lucky enough to thrive. It requires replicating success, top work ethic, and product knowledge. One person’s leap was carefully calculated and well exec...

Feeling like a failure can be painful, especially when young. But rejection teaches valuable lessons: what doesn't work, what went wrong, likes, and dislikes. Failure is a powerful teacher. #Failure #...

Struggling to break into a competitive industry can feel like being stuck outside an exclusive club. Rejection after rejection—the unhelpful advice just adds insult to injury. Persistence is key. #Car...

Success hinges on one's network. Early career, people think it's about manipulation. Later in life, it's about connecting value. Entire career becomes predicated on this skill. #NetworkingTips #Care...