List: Success! | Curated by JoAnn Ryan

Mar 5, 2025
25 stories
Success!
In
Hello, Love
by
Alessia Fransisca
The 5-Second Conversation Hack That Makes People Instantly Like YouA Social Psychologist’s Secret to Effortless Connection
Feb 9
110
Feb 9
110
In
Level Up Coding
by
Attila Vágó
Software Engineering Needs A Hippocratic OathHere’s the draft. Do you think I missed anything?
Feb 6
116
Feb 6
116
In
Code Like A Girl
by
Vinita
How To Determine if You Are Ready for a Leadership Position?Embrace the role of a leader with openness and curiosity
Jan 29
21
Jan 29
21
In
The Medium Blog
by
The Medium Newsletter
Solve the right problems by questioning your assumptionsIssue #262: balancing confidence and humility, serious hobbies, and hi-res writing
Feb 6
34
Feb 6
34
Mark Shrime, MD, PhD
The dumbest decision I ever made (and the Nobel Prize that explains it)Decision science, Family Guy, and why the “safe” choice is often the riskiest.
Nov 21, 2024
166
Nov 21, 2024
166
In
Rock n’ Heavy
by
Nora Germain
Basics for Jazz Violin and Life in Music(“Monk’s Advice” from 1960)
Nov 11, 2024
54
Nov 11, 2024
54
Natalie
Revealing the Hidden Motivations Behind Political Campaign VolunteersA look inside my world — sharing the risks and rewards of making fearless calls
Nov 6, 2024
103
Nov 6, 2024
103
In
Elemental
by
Marta Zaraska
Finding Purpose in Life Can Boost Your HealthThe Japanese concept of ‘ikigai’ helps explain a boost in longevity
Jul 8, 2020
12
Jul 8, 2020
12
In
Hello, Love
by
Margaret Pan
A Harvard Study Reveals the Secret to Being LikableIt’s not being polite, helpful, or having a good sense of humor.
Jan 18, 2023
103
Jan 18, 2023
103
In
The Startup
by
Anangsha Alammyan
You’re Not Making Money As A Writer Because You’re Focusing on the Wrong ThingsPeople often ask me how long it took to make money as a complete beginner.
Aug 22, 2024
520
Aug 22, 2024
520
In
Forge
by
Kristin Wong
Why You Should Embrace Your Impostor SyndromeInstead of trying to conquer self-doubt, use it to your advantage
Jan 29, 2019
31
Jan 29, 2019
31
In
Entrepreneurship Handbook
by
Aaron Dinin, PhD
How Bad Entrepreneurs Reveal Themselves in the First 5 Seconds of a PitchA few simple words is all it takes to figure out a founder’s odds of startup success.
Sep 26, 2024
221
Sep 26, 2024
221
In
Minds Without Borders
by
Michelle Teheux
What It’s Like To Write A Viral StoryI’m ready to reveal all my secrets
Aug 26, 2024
60
Aug 26, 2024
60
In
Kaleidosphere
by
JoAnn Ryan
The Man from Haiti Who Creates Custom Made Designer Shoes in Tampa, FloridaFrom artistic design and high-end footwear to a firm belief in a higher power, this is how one person is working to make their dreams come…
Apr 12, 2024
35
Apr 12, 2024
35
Biz Stone
The No Homework PolicyAn early experience in making my own rules came when I entered high school. In the first weeks of my freshman year, I tried to do…
Nov 21, 2023
160
Nov 21, 2023
160
In
UX Collective
by
Robert Stribley
The tyranny of consistencyConsistency is helpful as a tool for designing user-friendly experiences. Until it isn’t.
Oct 31, 2024
78
Oct 31, 2024
78
Charles Amemiya
My Mental Health Crisis Was a Blessing in DisguiseSometimes our biggest challenges are paths to growth and success.
Nov 1, 2023
21
Nov 1, 2023
21
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In
Entrepreneurship Handbook
by
Daniel Rizea
5 Lessons on Career Growth From a Google ExecThere is no easy path. The elevator is broken and you need to take the stairs and climb fast.
Sep 28, 2023
122
Sep 28, 2023
122
In
Our Souls in Words
by
Shameem Anwar
The Persian King Plucks Sweet Fruit from a Sour Tree!"The Judgment"
Sep 16, 2023
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Sep 16, 2023
41