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Category Archives: Chasing Success
16-Year-Old Chess Prodigy Defeats World Champion Magnus Carlsen
Read about how a teenage chess wiz takes down a record-holding world champion.
Jessie Diggins wins first-ever U.S. Olympic medal in cross-country sprint
Meet Jessie Diggins, the American skier that made history at the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Shirley Raines, who brings beauty and hope to Skid Row, is CNN’s Hero of the Year
CNN Hero of the Year, Shirley Raines, changes the lives of homeless people living in Skid Row one haircut at a time.
Six Native Artists and Their Works Receive Major Recognition
Native American artwork will be showcased at the Smithsonian in a way unlike ever before. Read about the amazing artists behind these extraordinary works.
What turned the Wright brothers into pioneers of flight? Their library.
Gavin Weightman, author of Eureka: How Invention Happens, explains that like some other notable inventors, the Wright Brothers built a large library and taught themselves much of what they knew.
The Lithuanian Immigrant Who Launched the First Women’s College Basketball Game
Read about how the Mother of Women’s Basketball defied expectation for female athletes and forever changed sports history.
Cesar Chavez
| Read about how Mexican-American Cesar Chavez forever changed the history of American Labor rights. He succeeded in bettering the lives of farm workers nationwide through his nonviolent efforts. |
8 Ways Highly Successful People Carry out Successful Plans
Whether it’s for a school assignment or a larger goal for your life, these tips can help you make the most of your time.
Study: You Really Can ‘Work Smarter, Not Harder’
Studying or practicing a skill non-stop may not be the ticket to achieving your goals, according to this study.
14 jobs of the future: What degree should you consider?
It’s never too soon to start thinking about potential careers. Here are some growing fields you might consider.
You can do it, baby!
Journalist Leslie Garrett argues that adults shouldn’t tell children, “You could be anything,” but rather, “Be what you’re capable of.”
Working it out: How a part-time job can teach teens valuable life lessons
A journalist looks back on what she learned in some of her first jobs and considers how teen jobs fuel adult success.
Just for Likes: How Young Comedians Are Launching Their Careers on Social Media
To make their mark in a competitive world, Gen Z comedians are enlisting their digital influence and expertise.
Testing Proves Its Worth with Successful Mars Parachute Deployment
The success of the Perseverence mission to Mars was the result of dedicated work.
Sometimes, Advanced Classes Can Slow a Child’s Progress
The idea that if we just work hard enough, our academic achievement will improve may inspire some students. But not everyone benefits from being pushed to achieve.
Kizzmekia Corbett, an African American woman, is praised as key scientist behind COVID-19 vaccine
Learn about the educational path that led to the successful development of a desperately needed vaccine.
Why Ambition Could Make You Rich, but Not Happy
What good does ambition do us? One researcher examined the lives of more than 700 people across 70 years to find out the answer to the question. Read to learn what he discovered.
John Legend: Success Through Effort
People aren’t born superstars. Watch this short video to learn how John Legend achieved his goals and how that applies to you.
The surprising habits of original thinkers
Some of the most creative, successful ideas are the result of procrastination. Watch this TED Talk to learn more about this and other counterintuitive findings about what drives success.