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CNBC
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNBC
The No. 1 business book to read in June: 'Hope for Cynics' on a surprising mindset shift that can boost your success and income
As Kermit the Frog recently told University of Maryland grads during his much anticipated commencement speech, "Life is not a solo act. It's a big, messy, delightful ensemble piece, especially when you are with your people." After all, "life is better when we leap together." With that excellent advice in mind, CNBC Make It is launching a book club! Because books are better when we digest them together. Every month, we'll choose a book that aims to help aspirational professionals be smarter and more successful with their work, money and lives. We'll plan to discuss it in our private LinkedIn group the last Wednesday of each month. Here are our picks for the summer: Our first book, which we'll discuss on Wednesday, June 25, is "Hope for Cynics" by award-winning Stanford psychology professor Jamil Zaki. It feels like the perfect pick for these complicated times, in which many Americans feel divided and distrustful of institutions — and of each other. The book's central question: Is it foolish to believe that people remain fundamentally decent? No, declares Zaki. In fact, he makes clear, the more optimistic view is borne out by the science — and holding that more optimistic view is actually better for you, too, in the long run. A mindset shift towards "hopeful skepticism" actually aligns with better outcomes, he writes. And that's a way of thinking that "anyone can learn." Zaki got a bachelor's degree in neuroscience at Boston University before going on to study psychology at Columbia University and Harvard. He now runs the Stanford Social Neuroscience Lab, where he researches human connection. Many people believe that the more intelligent and successful you are, the more jaded you must be. Zaki admits he's made that mistake too. Diving into the research at his lab, though, he discovered that "cynics end up sicker, sadder, poorer, and more wrong." You might assume a more suspicious attitude towards the world could protect you from various kinds of disappointment and harm. Yet "cynics are more likely to suffer heartbreak — and heart disease," he writes. The impact of that mindset on health, happiness, and longevity can be profound, he finds: "Dozens of studies demonstrate that cynics suffer more depression, drink more heavily, earn less money, and even die younger than non-cynics." By contrast, more hopeful people tend to be both happier and healthier, as well as more financially successful, as "non-cynics earn steadily more money over their careers." In other words, putting in the effort to adjust your mindset can pay real dividends, Zaki argues. So how do you shift your mindset from cynicism to "hopeful skepticism"? That's what we plan to find out by reading and discussing "Hope for Cynics" in June. Request to join the LinkedIn group, and check back on Wednesday, June 25, for our first-ever CNBC Make It Book Club discussion. Any questions for the author? Email them to us at askmakeit@ ,
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Baltimore weather: Memorial Day weekend forecast is mostly sunny
May 24—Mostly sunny conditions are in the forecast for the Memorial Day weekend, according to the National Weather Service. Saturday's forecast calls for mostly sunny skies, with the temperature reaching around 72 and winds blowing 8 to 14 mph, gusting up to 23 mph. Saturday evening should be clear, with a low around 53. [Get the latest weathercast from FOX45 News] Related Articles — Artscape 2025: Here's what to know about Baltimore arts festival — Transcript: Read Kermit the Frog's University of Maryland commencement speech — Liberatore's restaurant to open in Ocean City, and Lib's Grill in Towson and Sykesville — Maryland Democratic lawmakers describe communications breakdown with Gov. Wes Moore The sun should continue to shine into Sunday with a high near 75. Sunday night is expected to be mostly cloudy with a low around 57. Memorial Day on Monday is predicted to be mostly sunny with a high near 77 and an overnight low around 59. Rain could move into the area early Tuesday, with showers starting around 2 a.m. and continuing in the forecast through at least Thursday.
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
Kermit the Frog shares words of wisdom for Class of 2025
Class of 2025, Kermit the Frog has some sage advice for you all! Everyone's favorite frog delivered a special "Ker-mencement" address at the University of Maryland in College Park on Thursday and shared some pearls of wisdom for graduating students. It was in some respects a full-circle moment, as the university is Muppets creator Jim Henson's alma mater. "I am honored to share some words of wisdom about three things that are close to my heart: finding your people, taking the leap and making connections," Kermit said in his speech. "As you prepare to take this big leap into real life, here's a little advice, if you're willing to listen to a frog," he continued. "Rather than jumping over someone to get what you want, consider reaching out your hand and taking the leap side by side, because life is better when we leap together." The beloved Muppet also revisited his own past and hearkened back to Henson's time at the university. "Jim and his wife Jane were proud students right here at UMD when the food at the [Adele H. Stamp Student Union] was good," he joked. At the heart of his speech, Kermit emphasized friendship, harmony and celebrating everyone's special traits. "The show must go on, and if you're with your people, then you won't have to do it alone, because life is not a solo act," he said. "No, it's not. It's a big, messy, delightful ensemble piece, especially when you're with your people." Kermit ended his memorable address with a "Rainbow Connection" sing-along, joined by the crowd of students.
Hindustan Times
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Kermit the Frog gives inspiring commencement speech at University of Maryland: ‘Leap together'
Kermit the Frog delivered an inspiring commencement speech at the University of Maryland on Thursday. The beloved green Muppet urged the graduating Class of 2025 to 'stay connected to your dreams.' The last time he did so was at Southampton College in 1996. The university declared Kermit the Frog as this year's commencement speaker in March. The decision was a nod to the Muppets creator Jim Henson, who graduated from Maryland in 1960, per Associated Press. The College Park campus is home to the famous bronze statue of Henson and Kermit sitting on a bench. 'As you prepare to take this big leap into real life, here's a little advice — if you're willing to listen to a frog,' the amphibian told the graduating students. 'Rather than jumping over someone to get what you want, consider reaching out your hand and taking the leap side by side, because life is better when we leap together.'
New York Post
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Kermit the Frog delivers inspiring commencement remarks to University of Maryland graduates: ‘Stay connected to your dreams'
The world's most famous — and articulate — amphibian had an inspiring message for University of Maryland's graduating class of 2025. 'Stay connected to your dreams — no matter how big, no matter how impossible they seem,' Kermit the Frog said during the school commencement ceremony Thursday. 3 Kermit the Frog speaks during University of Maryland's commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 22, 2025. AP Advertisement 'Dreams are how we figure out where we want to go. And life is how we get there,' he told a cheering crowd. 3 'Stay connected to your dreams – no matter how big, no matter how impossible they seem.' via REUTERS The legendary frog was tapped for the job in honor of his late 'Muppets' creator Jim Henson, who is an alumnus of the college. Advertisement 3 'The Muppets' creator, Jim Henson, is an esteemed alumni of the University. AP 'An honor and joy to celebrate our graduating class with KermitTheFrog!,' Darryll J. Pines, President of University of Maryland posted on X Thursday. 'His message of finding community, taking leaps together and making connections was an inspiration to us all.'
