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How did Listerine become the biggest brand of mouthwash in the world?

How did Angela Ahrendts become the head of Apple Retail?

If you’re a college student reading this right now, you may be preparing—if you haven’t started already—for your first week of classes back on campus (or your first week of classes at college, ever!). To help make the most of your college experience, I've compiled my top college life hacks. If you’re a first-generation college student like I was, these are the tips that I wish someone had told me sooner.

How was the Super Soaker invented? This week, I deconstruct the “mistake” that became a $200 million business.

What made Ed Sheeran successful? Check out this week’s issue of #DidYouKnowWithGorick, where I deconstruct his career moves, step by step!

$1,000,000,000. Did you know? That’s the number of box office sales Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” just surpassed earlier this month. How did Gerwig become the first woman—and 29th solo director in history—to break this record?

Did you know that Stephen King—prolific horror fiction author behind cult classics such as “Carrie”, “It”, and “The Shining”—actually threw away the draft to what would become his breakout novel? Why did he decide to finish what he had thrown out?

Did you know that the first woman to successfully climb Mount Everest survived an avalanche—and nearly had to turn around because of it? What helped her make it to the summit? What can we learn from her about how to be a good leader?

Did you know that the first book agent for Chicken Soup for the Soul quit, telling authors Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen, “I can’t sell this”? How did the book become a bestseller?

Did you know that Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington was almost going to become a doctor? What changed his mind?

Have you ever moved for your career? It could be worth it! This week, we’ll take a trip to the Nashville cafe where Taylor Swift was discovered. Next, we’ll investigate the top 10 cities for growing your career (Can you guess which metropolitans made it? Hint: It’s not San Francisco!). Not a new grad? Check out the strategies section for relocation insights for professionals of any level!

How often do you take a break at work? Last week, I asked this question to my newsletter subscribers. 84% of you said that you take breaks when you lose focus or when you can’t push forward anymore—and not because you schedule breaks into your routine. In the newest edition of “Did You Know?”, we’ll explore how one biologist slowed down to speed up—and how you can practice taking a pause for a healthier, sharper brain, too.

What can you gain by having a mentor? Is it better mental health? A promotion or pay raise? A road to smoother success? Spoiler alert: All of these may be true, but so is mentorship’s decline—and it could affect you, too.

Do you have a side hustle? If not, it might be time to start one! For the next edition of “Did You Know? with Gorick”, we’ll be learning from the nearly 20-year journey of an electrical engineer and a spiky seed and exploring how your observational skills could benefit your overall well-being.

In the new edition of “Did You Know? with Gorick”, make sure your laces are tied tight: We’ll be dribbling through what engineers and Air Jordan can teach us about using feedback to shoot for success and elevate your career.

Are you asking enough questions? This week, join me for the fourth edition of “Did You Know? with Gorick”, where we’ll dive into hand-holding chimpanzees, computers and communication, and why now is the time to ask: “Why do we do things this way?”

What happens when we’re willing to see a friend where others see a foe? In the third edition of “Did You Know? with Gorick”, prepare to learn what a remarkable NASA “computer” can teach us about our own careers in the face of rapidly advancing technology.

What can a former Wall Street trader teach us about standing out… and what does the construction industry have to do with it?

In the first edition of Gorick's newsletter, "Did You Know? with Gorick", learn about what the former President of Ford can teach us about rebounding from a layoff.

To “become your own professor” is to commit to the pursuit of self-development even when it looks completely different from how you’ve spent the last decade and a half. Society has set a low bar. Do just a bit more than the bare minimum and you’ll already be ahead—and will continue to stay ahead.

Learn how to facilitate effective book club discussions, including how to structure your meetings, how to encourage participation, and how to conduct icebreakers.

As college decision day nears, many students are asking themselves the same questions: How do I pick which college to go to? What makes one college better than another? How can I make an informed decision about my future, especially if no one in my family has pursued a higher education before? Harvard career adviser and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author Gorick Ng offers advice for first-generation and/or low-income students navigating the college decision process.

Did your summer internship offer get withdrawn? Did your study abroad plans get canceled? Did the start date of your full-time job get pushed back? Here are 10 options for staying productive this summer.

Have you ever found yourself in the middle of a meeting, heard someone reference a term or acronym, and simply had no clue what they were talking about? You're not alone. In this Workplace Jargon Dictionary, I'll take you through the most common phrases and acronyms utilized in the workspace, what they mean, and how one might utilize–or just more clearly understand!–this type of language in a sentence and beyond.

Simple new year resolution tips for reaching your goals and boosting your career. Update your resume with your 2022 accomplishments so you don't forget.

What it looks like when a student struggles in school, from an academic and emotional perspective. More importantly, what educators can do to support these students.

Are you a student or new grad deciding which jobs to apply for? Or are you wondering how to create a list of potential employers? Here's a quick guide to help you out!