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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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How Weak Social Ties Can Have a Meaningful Effect on Our Happiness
“Weak ties are what bring in surprise and unpredictability into your life."
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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.
 • Polina Pompliano
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The Profile Dossier: Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, the Most Likable Person In the World
 • Polina Pompliano
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100 Couples Share Their Secrets to a Successful Relationship
 • Polina Pompliano
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The Profile Dossier: Hans Zimmer, the Film Composer Using Music to Manipulate Your Emotions
 • Polina Pompliano
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The Profile Dossier: Josh Waitzkin, the Man Who Can Master Any Craft
“Growth comes at the point of resistance.”
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Polina Pompliano
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The Profile: The CEO behind this year’s biggest IPO & the CEO who secretly communicated with a TV anchor
This edition of The Profile features Kevin Plank, Martin Scorsese, Rene Haas, and more.
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Polina Pompliano
Four-Time NBA Champion John Salley on Playing With Michael Jordan, Improving the NBA, and Living a Full Life
In this interview, Salley shares his experience playing with the basketball greats and learning important lessons about a life of endless learning.
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Simran Bhatia
The Profile: The CEO fighting for the future of AI & the hedge fund that crashed down to earth
Something magical happens when you cry in a New York City taxi cab.
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Polina Pompliano
A love letter to New York City
Something magical happens when you cry in a New York City taxi cab.
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Polina Pompliano
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The Profile Dossier: Daniel Amen, the Psychiatrist Offering Practical Tools for a Healthier Brain
“Don’t believe everything you hear — even in your own mind.”
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Polina Pompliano
The Profile: The Silicon Valley elite who want to build an $800M city & the companies curing our anxiety
This edition of The Profile features James Daunt, Riley Keough, Sean Paul, and more.
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Polina Pompliano
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