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What Happened When I Saw My Book at a Bookstore for the First Time
I thought it would be extraordinary. It was — but not in the way that I imagined.
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Polina Pompliano
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The Profile Dossier: Amaryllis Fox, the ex-CIA agent performing the most clandestine operations
"The only real way to disarm your enemy is to listen to them."
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Polina Pompliano
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I Studied Hundreds of Successful People —And Wrote a Book About What I Learned
Introducing my first book, ‘Hidden Genius’
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Polina Pompliano
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Q&A with Polina: How I Built The Profile
What's the biggest mistake I've made? How do I get ideas? Will I retire?
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Polina Pompliano
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The Profile: The 9/11 ‘good guy’ who gave the PGA to the Saudis & crypto’s most powerful woman
This edition of The Profile features Biden's granddaughter, Jimmy Dunne, and more.
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Polina Pompliano
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I quit my job at the start of the pandemic to launch a company. Here’s what I’ve learned in the first 90 days.
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The Profile Dossier: Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, the Most Likable Person In the World
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100 Couples Share Their Secrets to a Successful Relationship
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The Profile Dossier: Amaryllis Fox, the ex-CIA agent performing the most clandestine operations
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The Profile Dossier: Anna Wintour, the Power Broker of the Fashion World
“It’s always about timing. If it’s too soon, no one understands. If it’s too late, everyone’s forgotten.”
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Polina Pompliano
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Alexis Derickson
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The Profile: The celebrity scientist demystifying the brain & the supermodel turning to entrepreneurship
This edition of The Profile features Andrew Huberman, Kendall Jenner, (fake) Tom Cruise and more.
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Polina Pompliano
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The Profile Dossier Classic: Katie Arnold, the Ultra-Athlete Who Outran Her Anxiety
After her father died, Katie Arnold spiraled into a thick cloud of grief and anxiety. She was consumed and paralyzed by fear as she grappled with her…
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Polina Pompliano
The Profile: The humans behind the AI & West Virginia’s richest person
This edition of The Profile features Brad Smith, Bill de Blasio, Anna “Delvey” Sorokin, and more.
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Polina Pompliano
My Book 'Hidden Genius' is Out Today!
Today's the day! You can find 'Hidden Genius' in a bookstore near you!
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Polina Pompliano
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The Profile: The CEO trying to rebrand CNN & the happiness fixer for the ultra-rich
This edition of The Profile features Chris Licht, Charlie Javice, A.G. Sulzberger, and more.
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Polina Pompliano
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The Profile: The exec solving Facebook’s growth crisis & the man on a quest to make pickleball quiet
This week's edition of The Profile features Ryan Gosling, Drew Barrymore, Nicola Mendelsohn, and more.
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Polina Pompliano
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