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An 88-year-old grandmother exemplifies a fulfilled life by embracing the present, trying new things, and staying socially active, inspiring her granddaughter to focus on enjoying each day rather than stressing about the future.
Scottie Scheffler, a top golfer and world No 1, expressed during a press conference that despite his achievements and love for the game, he questions the deeper meaning and fulfillment it provides, emphasizing that his family is his true priority and he would quit golf if it ever compromised his relationships. He reflects on the fleeting nature of success and the importance of personal life over professional accomplishments.
Today's Pisces horoscope encourages embracing one's dreams and desires, reminding them of their power to manifest their aspirations. By following their bliss and pursuing what ignites their inner fire, Pisces can bring their dreams to fruition in unexpected ways.
A recent Pew Research Center report reveals that 61% of adults in the U.S. consider having close friends as an essential part of a fulfilling life, surpassing the importance placed on marriage, children, or wealth. The study also found that having more friends is associated with higher satisfaction in friendships. People shared various qualities they value in a good friend, including traits like loyalty, kindness, honesty, non-judgmental attitude, and the ability to listen without judgment. Personal anecdotes highlighted the importance of support, shared interests, and unconditional love in friendships.
Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban believes that success is not solely determined by the amount of money one has, but rather by setting goals and feeling fulfilled by one's accomplishments. Cuban, who has a net worth of $5.1 billion, emphasizes the importance of waking up every morning feeling good about what you have achieved. He suggests that aspiring entrepreneurs should focus on creating social impact rather than solely pursuing financial gain. Cuban's own startup, Cost Plus Drugs, is built around this principle. He believes that the marginal value of money decreases as one's wealth increases, and that happiness and passion should be prioritized over traditional markers of success.
After years of therapy, a psychotherapist shares the nine things people want most in life: to be loved, understood, have power, attention, freedom, create, belong, win, and connect. These desires can be fulfilled by showing love and being present in relationships, understanding oneself, embracing authenticity and authority, giving and receiving attention, seeking personal freedom, engaging in creative pursuits, accepting oneself and finding comfort in all aspects, celebrating personal successes, and fostering meaningful connections with others.
Melissa Nick, Amazon's vice president of North America customer fulfillment, is leaving the company on June 16. Nick was responsible for overseeing almost 300 facilities that process and ship customer orders. Her departure follows a recent revamp of Amazon's US operations to speed up deliveries and cut down on costs. Nick is the latest high-profile Amazon executive to depart the company, which has laid off 27,000 employees, initiated a corporate hiring freeze, and axed some farther-flung initiatives.
This week's Well+Being newsletter covers a range of topics, including the benefits of multivitamins for age-related memory loss, the role of fruits and vegetables in mental well-being, and a glossary of weed terms for those curious about cannabis. The newsletter also includes a quiz to help identify behaviors that could signal a growing dependency on marijuana and advice on how to achieve fulfillment instead of just happiness. Additionally, readers can submit health questions to the new Ask a Doctor columnist.
Shiv Gaglani, co-founder of Osmosis.org, a learning platform for medical education, has decided to return to medical school at Johns Hopkins as a third-year medical student. Gaglani left medical school ten years ago to pursue his passion for medical education and entrepreneurship. However, he missed the ability to help someone directly on a 1:1 level and decided to return to medical school to fulfill his dream of becoming a doctor. Gaglani believes that his clinical and entrepreneurial experience will help him contribute to innovative solutions to strengthen the healthcare system.
Elon Musk expressed concern about AI technology and advised his kids to pursue work that will be useful to humanity. He said finding fulfillment can be difficult "if the AI can do your job better than you can." Musk has repeatedly expressed concern about the technology and stressed a need for government oversight. Ultimately, he advised people entering the workforce to pursue work that will be fulfilling and contribute some good to society.
Actress Heather Graham says she feels fulfilled and free without having children, and believes women are becoming more empowered to make their own choices about motherhood. She views her film and TV projects as her "little kids" and is happy with the journey she's chosen as an actress in Hollywood. Graham has never been married but has been in relationships with several high-profile figures.