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Axios
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Axios
Jim VandeHei to Mel Robbins: Sorry!
Axios CEO Jim VandeHei writes: I owe a huge apology to Mel Robbins, author of the bestselling book in the world. Maybe it was author envy, or bad "blink" instincts, or both. But I must confess to hearing the premise of " The Let Them Theory" and thinking: No shit! "Let Them" argues that we need to stop letting others' actions or words bother and control us. The inner Jim's response: "Duh? If I could just let people be moronic, selfish and make-me-want-to stab-myself annoying, I would — but I can't!" Why it matters: I was wrong, at least about Robbins' book. I went down the Mel Robbins rabbit hole this past week and discovered how valuable her insights are. I get why she has sold 6 million copies in just under eight months — more books in a shorter time than any author in history. I also listened to her on several podcasts, including a visit to Kara Swisher's "Pivot." A few quick takeaways: Robbins' theories are persuasive and impressive. She provides specific tips and tools to flip the script and control things on your terms. Her examples resonate. She's normal and likable. People trust authenticity. She nails this with a mix of cursing, humility and self-deprecation. So much of self-help feels preachy or unrelatable. She listens. This is something most people, often including me, suck at. But she listens to her guests and seems to cling to what they say, without an urge to inject her own smarts or wisdom. It was as if Kara and Mel were talking to me, personally, when they made fun of dopes who dismissed her book as obvious. "The reason this is so successful is because I'm reminding you of what you already know to be true," she told Kara. Robbins gives credit to the Stoics and therapists and scientists who have said the same things in a different context. But there's magic in creating a modern template to put the oldest of thinking into a contemporary plan. "It's very easy to make something complicated," Robbins said. "It is extraordinarily difficult, and takes a lot of rigor, to distill complicated things and do a simple thing that anybody can use and you can remember." The big picture: Some people dismissed our first book, " Smart Brevity," as obvious. But the truth is: Writing shorter, without losing any value, is harder than people think. The book helps. With 350,000 copies sold, it's been a big success. It was self-evidently hypocritical of me to have a "no shit" reaction to Robbins' big idea. As an author who would relish her success, the smart response would be to learn from her. The bottom line: Mel Robbins' advice is useful. At Axios, we're obsessed with usefulness. It's an underrated gift: People listen, act and share something if it's truly useful and actionable. Her book and podcast often frame topics around specific, useful applications. I'll leave you with what she describes as one of the most meaningful conversations she has ever had, with Dr. Jim Doty, a Stanford neuroscientist and bestselling author who died last month. The topic: manifesting the outcomes you want. Three useful steps: Write it. Visualize it. Say it, silently and aloud. The repetition, pulling on — and in — three senses literally creates a neural network to force action. Shift out of fear mode. Fear triggers biological stress and makes it a lot harder to do what you're trying to do. Doty argues you need to downshift to "heart mode," where you are calm and open. If you can, your body has a literal physiological response that vastly enhances your chance of getting what you want. Lose the negativity. Your mind and body react positively if you spend more time thinking good things about yourself and others. No one can do this always. But everyone can do it more. 🎧 The first 30 minutes of the podcast are time very well spent. The full podcast is here.
Hamilton Spectator
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Summer reads: Hamilton Public Library's 10 most requested books
Summer is the best time to sit under the sun and enjoy reading a book of choice. Hamilton Public Library has plenty of options, but some books are in more high-demand than others. While a self-help book tops the list, readers are largely vying for mystery, thriller and romance novels. Here is a list of the most sought-after books this summer. Want to read one of the books listed? The library has express copies, which cannot be put on hold, available for browsing and borrowing in-branch. Check the status of a book at or peruse the library's list of hidden gems . This Mel Robbins self-help book will be flying off the shelves for some time, with a whopping 436 holds on the 76 copies available across the city's public libraries as of July 10. The New York Times bestselling author also hosts and gives advice on 'The Mel Robbins Podcast.' Her new 336-page book is a 'step-by-step guide to stop letting other people's opinions, drama and judgement impact your life,' according to an excerpt from Robbins' website . Despite being released in December 2024, the book tops Amazon's most sold and read charts and the New York Times' Best Sellers list for Advice, How-To and Miscellaneous . Robbins' daughter, Sawyer Robbins, co-authored the book. 'One Golden Summer' by Carley Fortune. The Toronto award-winning journalist, editor and author Carley Fortune's 'One Golden Summer' makes runner-up. Released in May 2025, the library's 70 copies are under 299 holds. The 400-page romance novel follows a photographer named Alice who ends up back at a cottage town with her injured grandma for the summer. There, she begins to fall for a man from her teenage years. 'The Women' by Kristin Hannah. Kristin Hannah's 'The Women' follows a woman who joins the army nurse corps in the Vietnam War in 1965. The novel reflects on friendships and patriotism. The 480-page book has 281 holds on 81 copies at local libraries. It was released in February 2024. Hannah is also the author of 'The Nightingale' and 'The Four Winds.' 'Great Big Beautiful Life' by Emily Henry. Emily Henry's 'Great Big Beautiful Life' is about two writers who compete to tell the 'larger-than-life' story of a woman claiming to be Margaret Ives, an heiress, former tabloid princess and daughter of a scandalous family. Henry also authored 'Book Lovers,' 'People We Meet on Vacation,' and 'Beach Read.' The 432-page book was released in April 2025. There are 277 holds on 73 Hamilton Public Library copies. The chilling novel 'Don't Let Him In' is an Amazon suspense read bestseller that follows three women plunged into lies and secrets after an unexpected death. The book's author, Lisa Jewell, is a British creator of other books, including the 'Ralph's Party' series and 'Thirtynothing.' The 368-page book was published in June 2025 and has 272 holds on 50 copies from Hamilton libraries. Taylor Jenkins Reid's 'Atmosphere: A Love Story' is a novel about love and life set in a 1980s space shuttle program. The 352-page book was released in June 2025. It has 257 holds on 55 copies from Hamilton Public Library. Reid has also authored 'The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo' and 'Daisy Jones and The Six.' 'Broken Country' by Clare Leslie Hall. The romance-thriller 'Broken Country' is about a woman living on a sheep farm with her husband when her first love returns with his son. Novelist and journalist Clare Leslie Hall authored the 320-page novel, which was released in March 2025. It has 238 holds on 48 copies from local libraries. Fredrik Backman's 'My Friends' is about friendship, grief and the power of art. The book follows the main character, Louisa, who is on a mission to find the three figures in a painting. Backman also authored 'A Man Called Ove.' The 448-page novel 'My Friends' was published in May 2025. Forty-eight copies are under 223 holds at Hamilton Public Library. 'Nightshade' by Michael Connelly. Michael Connelly's 'Nightshade' is the first in a series. The novel is about a Los Angeles County sheriff who responds to a body found at the bottom of a harbour and uncovers hidden truths. The book, released in May 2025, tops Amazon's most gifted in police procedurals list. The 352-page book has 203 holds on 50 Hamilton Public Library copies. Freida McFadden's 'The Tenant' is a mystery thriller about revenge, privilege and secrets. The book is about a Manhattan-based marketing VP whose life goes downhill after being fired and renting out a space to cover bills. The 368-page read was released in May 2025. McFadden is an American physician specializing in brain injury who also authored 'The Housemaid,' 'The Coworker' and 'Never Lie.' Hamilton Public Library's 50 copies are under 189 holds. Cheyenne Bholla is a reporter at The Hamilton Spectator. cbholla@ .
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
How To Invest Like the 1%, According to Tony Robbins
Tony Robbins, the world-renowned life coach and entrepreneur, spent years interviewing some of the most successful investors on the planet for his bestselling book 'Money: Master the Game.' Through conversations with billionaire investors like Ray Dalio, Carl Icahn and Warren Buffett, Robbins uncovered the investment strategies that separate the ultra-wealthy from everyone else. Here's what Robbins learned about how the top 1% approach investing — and how everyday investors can apply these principles to build wealth. Trending Now: For You: One of Robbins' most significant discoveries was Ray Dalio's 'All-Weather' portfolio strategy, according to Robbins' website. Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates — the world's largest hedge fund — shared a simplified version of his approach that works in any economic environment. The All-Weather portfolio allocation breaks down as: 30% Stocks (broad market index funds) 15% Intermediate-term bonds (seven to 10 year Treasury bonds) 40% Long-term bonds (20 to 25 year Treasury bonds) 7.5% Commodities 7.5% Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) This strategy focuses on balance rather than trying to time the market. The portfolio is designed to perform well whether the economy experiences growth, recession, inflation or deflation. The heavy weighting in bonds might seem conservative, but Dalio's research shows this allocation has historically provided strong returns with lower volatility than traditional stock-heavy portfolios. Read Next: Robbins discovered that the wealthiest investors spend far more time on asset allocation than on picking individual stocks. According to his research, asset allocation accounts for roughly 90% of investment returns, while security selection and market timing contribute much less. The 1% understand that diversification across different asset classes — stocks, bonds, real estate, commodities and alternative investments — provides more reliable wealth building than trying to find the next hot stock. They create portfolios that can weather different economic conditions rather than betting everything on market timing. One of the most eye-opening revelations from Robbins' interviews was how much investment fees can destroy wealth over time. He learned that even seemingly small fee differences can cost investors hundreds of thousands of dollars over decades. The ultra-wealthy negotiate lower fees or invest in vehicles with minimal costs. For regular investors, this means choosing low-cost index funds over actively managed funds with high expense ratios. Per his website, Robbins advocates for funds with expense ratios below 0.1% when possible, noting that a 2% annual fee can reduce your returns by more than 60% over 30 years due to compounding. Wealthy investors remove emotion from their investment decisions by automating their strategies. They set up systematic investments that continue regardless of market conditions, economic news or their current mood. Robbins is know to emphasize the power of dollar-cost averaging through automatic investments. By investing the same amount regularly, you buy more shares when prices are low and fewer when prices are high, potentially improving your average cost basis over time. The key is consistency; the 1% don't try to time their investments based on market predictions. The ultra-wealthy take an extremely long-term view of investing. While average investors might panic during market downturns or get excited during bull runs, the 1% understand that wealth building is a decades-long process. Robbins learned that successful investors view market volatility as opportunity rather than risk. They understand that temporary market declines are normal and often present buying opportunities for those with patience and conviction. The wealthiest investors don't set their portfolios and forget them. They rebalance regularly to maintain their target asset allocation. When one asset class performs well and becomes overweighted, they sell some of those gains and buy underperforming assets. This systematic approach forces investors to sell high and buy low, which is the opposite of what most emotional investors do. Robbins is known to recommend rebalancing at least annually or when any asset class moves more than 5% to 10% away from its target allocation. While the 1% often have access to complex investment vehicles, Robbins found that many successful investors stick to simple, understandable strategies. Warren Buffett, for example, has consistently advocated for low-cost index funds for most investors. The key insight is that you don't need exotic investments to build wealth. Simple, low-cost, diversified portfolios can provide excellent returns over time when combined with consistent investing and patience. Wealthy investors understand that inflation erodes purchasing power over time. They include inflation hedges in their portfolios, such as real estate, commodities, and Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS). Robbins learned that the 1% don't just focus on nominal returns, they focus on real returns after accounting for inflation and taxes. This means thinking about investments that can maintain and grow purchasing power over decades. Before investing in taxable accounts, the ultra-wealthy maximize their tax-advantaged options. This means fully funding 401(k)s, IRAs, and other retirement accounts that offer tax deductions or tax-free growth. Robbins is known to emphasize that the tax savings from these accounts can significantly boost long-term returns. The combination of tax advantages and compound growth makes these accounts incredibly powerful wealth-building tools. Perhaps most importantly, Robbins discovered that successful investors have the right mindset. They view investing as a necessity, not an option. They pay themselves first by investing before spending on discretionary items. The 1% also understand that building wealth requires sacrifice and delayed gratification. They're willing to live below their means and invest the difference, understanding that today's sacrifices enable tomorrow's financial freedom. Robbins' research shows that you don't need millions to invest like the ultra-wealthy. Here's how to get started: Open low-cost investment accounts with reputable brokers Set up automatic investments to remove emotion from the process Choose low-cost index funds that match your risk tolerance Rebalance regularly to maintain your target allocation Stay focused on long-term goals rather than short-term market movements Tony Robbins' interviews with the world's most successful investors reveal that wealth building isn't about finding secret strategies or taking huge risks. Instead, it's about following proven principles consistently over time: diversify across asset classes, minimize fees, automate investments, think long-term, and stay disciplined. The good news is that these strategies are accessible to everyone, not just the ultra-wealthy. By applying these principles and maintaining patience and discipline, ordinary investors can build extraordinary wealth over time. The key is starting now and staying consistent, regardless of market conditions or economic uncertainty. More From GOBankingRates The 5 Car Brands Named the Least Reliable of 2025 This article originally appeared on How To Invest Like the 1%, According to Tony Robbins Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Bestselling Author and Food Revolution Network President John Robbins Has Passed Away
A Pioneer Who Changed the Way the World Thinks About Food Leaves a Lasting Legacy SANTA CRUZ, Calif., June 14, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--John Robbins, bestselling author, activist, and co-founder of Food Revolution Network (FRN), has passed away from complications of post-polio syndrome. A trailblazer for ethical, healthy, and sustainable food systems, Robbins' work sparked a worldwide movement that continues to shape policy, science, and public consciousness. His bestselling 1987 book Diet for a New America exposed the health, environmental, and ethical costs of industrialized animal agriculture. Robbins went on to author several more bestsellers, including The Food Revolution and Reclaiming Our Health, reaching millions and inspiring a global shift toward conscious eating. Turning away from a path of inherited wealth as the presumed heir to the Baskin-Robbins empire, Robbins chose to champion a life of integrity. His activism extended beyond books: he served on nonprofit boards, spoke on global stages, and received numerous accolades, including the Rachel Carson Award and the Green America Lifetime Achievement Award. Despite contracting polio at age five, Robbins defied medical expectations to become a marathoner, yogi, and triathlete. Diagnosed in 2019 with Post-Polio Syndrome, he continued to live vibrantly—a testament to the diet and lifestyle he advocated. Robbins' legacy lives on through the million-member Food Revolution Network and the newly formed nonprofit, Food Revolution Alliance (FRA), both dedicated to promoting healthy, ethical, and sustainable food for all. "My father was my mentor, my colleague, and my treasured friend," said Ocean Robbins, FRN CEO. "His love, courage, and wisdom touched countless lives. Now, we carry his torch forward." A family statement added: "John met life's challenges with resilience and with love. Even in the face of pain, he never stopped growing, learning, or seeking to make a difference in the lives of others. His presence and his purpose continue to guide and inspire us every day." To learn more, please visit: To honor his legacy, donations may be made to the Food Revolution Alliance at View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Sierra Kohlruss, Chief Operating OfficerEmail: media@ Website: Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
14-06-2025
- Health
- Business Wire
Bestselling Author and Food Revolution Network President John Robbins Has Passed Away
SANTA CRUZ, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--John Robbins, bestselling author, activist, and co-founder of Food Revolution Network (FRN), has passed away from complications of post-polio syndrome. A trailblazer for ethical, healthy, and sustainable food systems, Robbins' work sparked a worldwide movement that continues to shape policy, science, and public consciousness. His bestselling 1987 book Diet for a New America exposed the health, environmental, and ethical costs of industrialized animal agriculture. Robbins went on to author several more bestsellers, including The Food Revolution and Reclaiming Our Health, reaching millions and inspiring a global shift toward conscious eating. Turning away from a path of inherited wealth as the presumed heir to the Baskin-Robbins empire, Robbins chose to champion a life of integrity. His activism extended beyond books: he served on nonprofit boards, spoke on global stages, and received numerous accolades, including the Rachel Carson Award and the Green America Lifetime Achievement Award. Despite contracting polio at age five, Robbins defied medical expectations to become a marathoner, yogi, and triathlete. Diagnosed in 2019 with Post-Polio Syndrome, he continued to live vibrantly—a testament to the diet and lifestyle he advocated. Robbins' legacy lives on through the million-member Food Revolution Network and the newly formed nonprofit, Food Revolution Alliance (FRA), both dedicated to promoting healthy, ethical, and sustainable food for all. 'My father was my mentor, my colleague, and my treasured friend,' said Ocean Robbins, FRN CEO. 'His love, courage, and wisdom touched countless lives. Now, we carry his torch forward.' A family statement added: 'John met life's challenges with resilience and with love. Even in the face of pain, he never stopped growing, learning, or seeking to make a difference in the lives of others. His presence and his purpose continue to guide and inspire us every day.' To honor his legacy, donations may be made to the Food Revolution Alliance at
