8 financial titans share their advice for young people on how to succeed at work and in life

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Kevin O'Leary, Chairman of O'Leary Ventures, testifies before the House Committee on Small Business during a hearing "Unleashing Main Street's Potential: Examining Avenues to Capital Access" at the Rayburn House Office Building on January 18, 2024 in Washington, DC.

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How soccer and ballet taught top Goldman and KKR execs to bounce back after rejection

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From left: Goldman Sachs partner Lizzie Reed, KKR partner Alisa Wood

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After traveling the world, I moved back in with my parents. It shattered my ego, but I've learned to look at success differently.

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After traveling the world, I had to move back in with my parents.

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Career lessons from Wall Street bosses overseeing $1 trillion

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We spoke with Lizzie Reed, a partner at Goldman Sachs, and Alisa Wood, a partner at KKR, about how they rose from interns to top executives and the advice they have for anyone looking to succeed in finance.

6 signs you'll be a 'late bloomer' in your career — and how to set yourself up for a strong second act

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MrBeast has broken the curse of influencer success

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MrBeast is on track to have the biggest YouTube channel in the world.

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A Google executive shares the 5 things to avoid doing for a successful career

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Daniel Rizea, a director of engineering at Google, advises against extreme job-hopping. While you may earn more money for a while, your performance will plateau, and you will not learn new skills.

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From Tim Cook to Anna Wintour, these 15 successful people wake up before 6 a.m.

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Anna Wintour.

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I hate to say it but, yes, you should dress for success

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Dressing professionally is about respecting your colleagues and job enough to make an effort.

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Want a happy and creative future? Spend more time longing for the past.

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Nostalgia doesn't hinder progress, it actually helps us move forward.

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