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The psychology of trolls

Today we’re going to talk about something really important: The psychology of trolls. I know, I know. The internet’s rule is “Do not reply to trolls.” Yet I reply to every one, meaning I may have the most well-curated troll library on earth. Should I fund the Sethi Museum of Troll Psychology? Let’s dig into my archive. ...

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Highlights from my 15-year Stanford reunion

A few weeks ago, Cass and I flew to Stanford for my 15-year college reunion. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ramit Sethi (@ramit) on Oct 27, 2019 at 10:12am PDT Going to Stanford was transformative for me. It taught me what excellence really is. I met amazing friends. And Stanford gave me the freedom ...

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Real numbers from a real Instagram influencer (with 100K+ followers)

Well, well, well. I’ve suddenly discovered the secrets of being an Instagram influencer. Follow me on TwitterThese “influencer” pitches I’m getting now make me laugh and laugh. I can see the conference room conversation: Boss: “OK Johnson, we gotta sell these yellow braided leather belts…hey what about that guy Ramit?” Johnson: “Um, I think he talks about ...

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New York Times Book Review

Well, The New York Times just reviewed my book. 10 years ago, when my first edition was coming out, I asked my friend at the Times how to get my book reviewed. He came back and said, “It’s not gonna happen.” I laughed. The unspoken message was clear: “You’re not important enough.” Truthfully, they were right. I ...

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Most generous thing I’ve heard in a long time

The holiday season is usually a time of year that inspires people to be their best self -- and “live their best life.” But a trait that’s often undervalued when living a Rich Life is generosity. One of my favorite stories about generosity comes from Steve Wynn, the hotelier, in this article from The New Yorker. Steve decided to ...

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How much should I have in my 401k?

I’ve talked about the 401k a few times before. [cue montage of every single time I scream at you to get a 401k] That’s only because the 401k is one of the most powerful investment tools at your disposal. Whenever I mention it, though, someone inevitably asks me the same question: How much should I have in my ...