You can quantify a company’s success in terms of revenue, customer base, a high-profile acquisition or an exit such as an IPO. But what about the more intangible qualities that make an individual prosperous, not just in terms of money or the workplace but in daily life? A recent study conducted by the University of …

Beyond the platitudes and fauxtivation, there are real reasons why some entrepreneurs succeed where others fade. If you’re tired of dreaming your dreams and are ready to wake up and start living them, here are 20 new rules to guide you along your path to success. 1 Redefine success Success in entrepreneurship is largely dependent …

1. Be true to yourself. Make sure you are happy with the person you see in the mirror, with the person you are “being” every day. Are you the partner you want to be, the friend you want to be, the parent you want to be? When you are in alignment with who you want …

Mr. Negative Mr. Negative seems to have a problem for every solution and loves to drain enthusiasm from any new idea. His mantra is the deadly “This is the way it’s always been done.” He’s mired in the status quo like a car stuck in mud, spinning his wheels. When a window of opportunity opens, …

This story originally appeared on BusinessInsider.com. Every manager and every workplace is different, but speaking generally, the best way to get your boss to like you is to do great work. That said, if you’re looking to really bowl them over — and potentially even become their favorite team member — there are a few …