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If you use any of these 4 phrases you have higher emotional intelligence than most One way to figure out whether or not your have high emotional intelligence is to think about the last few conversations you'd had.

If you use any of these 4 phrases you have higher emotional intelligence than most

36-year-old quit her job to start a fashion blog—now her company brings in $1.3 million a year Mary Gui founded Sock Candy in 2020 after leaving her full-time marketing job. Now, her company has a verbal "Shark Tank" investment deal with Barbara Corcoran.

36-year-old quit her job to start a fashion blog—now her company brings in $1.3 million a year

26-year-old spent $15,000 on pizza—and turned it into more than $1 million in revenue: 'The ROI is insane' Matthew Parkhurst wanted to create buzz for his tech startup Antimetal, so he sent 1,000 pizzas to prospective customers. The results exceeded his expectations, he says.

26-year-old spent $15,000 on pizza—and turned it into more than $1 million in revenue: 'The ROI is insane'

At age 13, he made $171 by trading futures—now he's an investor worth $1.2 billion: 'I can't tell you how seminal that experience was' Chris Sacca made a fortune as an early backer of tech companies like Uber and Instagram. As a teen, he started trading commodities with the help of a family friend.

Chris Sacca is a billionaire due to his early investments in tech companies like Uber, Instagram and Kickstarter.

He got his start backing something a bit less cutting edge.

28-year-old spent $30,000 to launch a business from her living room—now it brings in $9 million a year Jenny Lei launched her luxury handbag startup Freja from her New Jersey apartment while she was unemployed. It now brings in more than $9 million per year.

28-year-old spent $30,000 to launch a business from her living room—now it brings in $9 million a year

‘It’s a fundamental truth’ that the narcissist in your life won’t change, says psychologist who’s treated 50 of them Researchers found that over a course of decades, narcissism did decrease, but only a little. At most, they saw a moderate decline.

‘It’s a fundamental truth’ that the narcissist in your life won’t change, says psychologist who’s treated 50 of them

I've spent 20 years helping people become successful public speakers—here's my best advice "Some of the best public speaking advice for executives [comes] not from the boardroom, but from speeches at award ceremonies like the Oscars," says coach Sarah Gershman.

I've spent 20 years helping people become successful public speakers—here's my best advice

Switching jobs meant big raises just a few years ago—here’s what the pay bump looks like now Pay increases for workers who switch jobs are now roughly a third of what they were at the peak of the pandemic hiring boom, a new study shows.

Switching jobs meant big raises just a few years ago—here’s what the pay bump looks like now

39-year-old makes about $18,000 a month in passive income without a college degree: Here's my best advice After dropping out of college in 2007, Amy Landino started a side hustle creating videos and doing social media. Ultimately she was able to quit her day job.

"Building passive income isn’t about finding a get-rich-quick scheme. It’s about creating valuable content and products that continue generating revenue long after the initial work is done."

Savannah James' worst money mistake still gives her the 'heebie jeebies': It was 'a substantial amount, I'm still stressed out' Just like everyone else, celebrities sometimes spend their money on things that they later regret. Savannah James says this was her worst money mistake.

Savannah James' worst money mistake still gives her the 'heebie jeebies': It was 'a substantial amount, I'm still stressed out'

People who are easy to talk to never ask these 3 types of questions Asking for the same information over and over again, even if you switch up the wording, can feel antagonistic.

“When we think of someone who is very charismatic, often what they’re doing is they’re just a really great listener.”

Never give these 3 'sudden death' answers at a job interview, says CEO—'you've instantly disqualified yourself' CEO and Harvard-trained career expert Suzy Welch says there are three phrases you should never say in a job interview. To the recruiter, she says, it can sound like "you're planning your exit before you even walk through the door."

"Announcing your desire to someday leave the company that is trying to hire you is one of the three sudden death interview answers."

Forget to-do lists. Here are 4 tips on how to stop procrastinating In a world that is increasingly distractible, learning how to harness our attention is the "skill of the century," says best-selling author Nir Eyal.

Forget to-do lists. Here are 4 tips on how to stop procrastinating

Nvidia’s CEO was labeled a 'demanding' boss by staff. But experts say you have to be cutthroat Nvidia's CEO is unfazed by staff calling him a "demanding" and "perfectionist" boss.

Nvidia’s CEO was labeled a 'demanding' boss by staff. But experts say you have to be cutthroat

I spent 18 months and $34,000 traveling the world but was burnt out and unhappy—this was my No. 1 mistake "I was living my dream," traveling in Asia and South America for a year and a half, writes Helen Zhao, but felt "burned out and hollow," until a realization hit.

I spent 18 months and $34,000 traveling the world but was burnt out and unhappy—this was my No. 1 mistake

Chris Pine says $65,000 'Princess Diaries' paycheck changed his life: 'It was earth shattering' The 43-year-old's bank account was overdrawn by $400 when he received the role.

Chris Pine says $65,000 'Princess Diaries' paycheck changed his life: 'It was earth shattering'

American mom spent $5,000 to stay in Taiwan's postpartum care centers: 'Every woman deserves this type of experience' Katie Lee had her second baby, Ruby, while on a 13-month career break and living in Taipei.

American mom spent $5,000 to stay in Taiwan's postpartum care centers: 'Every woman deserves this type of experience'

The most important question to ask in a job interview, according to a LinkedIn expert The answer will let you know how the company is investing in its employees long-term.

The most important question to ask in a job interview, according to a LinkedIn expert

68-year-old retiree pays $460 a month to live by a lake in Mexico: ‘I found the peace and tranquility I was looking for’ Janet Blaser, who moved to Mexico in 2006, relocated from Mazatlán to San Antonio Tlayacapan, where she found a cute 2-bedroom yellow house with a yard.

68-year-old retiree pays $460 a month to live by a lake in Mexico: ‘I found the peace and tranquility I was looking for’

Harvard-trained neuroscientist: The No. 1 'cheat code' highly successful people use to get ahead at work Research has consistently shown that being liked at work can positively influence your career advancement, from negotiating a raise to landing a promotion.

Harvard-trained neuroscientist: The No. 1 'cheat code' highly successful people use to get ahead at work

52-year-old's ‘stupid’ strategy nearly broke his company—now he's worth $9.5 billion: 'Risk did not bother me at all' Raising Cane's is a multibillion-dollar restaurant chain. But co-founder Todd Graves' early, risky strategy nearly imploded the business when disaster struck in 2005.

"When you hit adversity, you have to believe you will get through it. That’s the most important part."

Tony Hawk on turning down $500,000 for Pro Skater: 'The best financial decision of my life' Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk once turned down half a million dollars for Pro Skater. He says it was the "best financial decision" of his life.

Tony Hawk on turning down $500,000 for Pro Skater: 'The best financial decision of my life'

I’ve worked with over 1,000 kids—the ones with high emotional intelligence use these 6 phrases Child life specialist and therapist Kelsey Mora, who's supported hundreds of kids and families, says emotionally intelligent kids who cope well say these things.

I’ve worked with over 1,000 kids—the ones with high emotional intelligence use these 6 phrases

I built a backyard tiny home for $35,000—now I rent it out for $1,200/month to my sister: We 'show up for each other' "It was meant for me. But as with many big ideas, things didn't go as planned — and that turned out to be a blessing," says Precious Price.

"As with many big ideas, things didn’t go as planned — and that turned out to be a blessing."

Ayesha Curry paid her daughter $20 to clean the living room: 'Giving kids responsibility shows trust and builds character,' expert says Ayesha Curry recently told Alex Cooper of "Call Her Daddy" that she gave her daughter and niece $20 clean the kitchen and living room.

“Back in my day, I wouldn’t have had that opportunity. I would’ve just had to do it.”

At 23, he quit his accounting job to start an eBay business—today, his company brings in $176 million a year Gurmer Chopra was months into his first job out of college when he decided to quit and went all-in on his eBay business with his brother. Now, the company brings in millions a year.

“You learn so much when you’re actually in it ... But I think figuring those things out teaches you so much about the world, but also about yourself.”

Self-made millionaires share 5 money rules that helped them be more successful and grow their wealth Beyond increasing your income and making wise investments, here are five tips to help meet your money goals.

Self-made millionaires share 5 money rules that helped them be more successful and grow their wealth

The best-paying job for you based on your personality type According to a new study from Resume Genius, knowing your Myers-Briggs personality type can help you find your dream job.

The best-paying job for you based on your personality type

Some companies are requiring self-recorded interviews—3 ways to ace them, says Harvard career advisor Companies increasingly require job applicants to partake in self-recorded interviews before reaching a live round of questioning.

Some companies are requiring self-recorded interviews—3 ways to ace them, says Harvard career advisor

This common salary negotiation tactic may not be worth the tradeoff, says Suze Orman You may be tempted to accept a lower salary if it means better benefits, but never accept their first offer, the financial guru says.

This common salary negotiation tactic may not be worth the tradeoff, says Suze Orman