Fast Company Digest is a short weekly podcast from Fast Company Magazine highlighting essential reads from Tech, Design, Impact and Work Life narrated by Noa app.
Essential stories from Fast Company for the week of April 15-19
Due to geopolitical and Federal rate uncertainty, gold is becoming a popular investment option lately. And those looking to stock up have turned to a new place to buy: Costco. The discount club’s share price jumped 46% over the past year and is estimated to sell $100 to $200 million in gold bars every month. Rob Walker, who writes ‘Fast Company’s’ weekly Branded column, breaks down how Costco became an unlikely destination for our latest gold rush. On another note, with healthcare bills being so confusing, not to mention shockingly high, it is possible to try to negotiate lower rates. Since that can be a complicated process, ‘Fast Company’ writer Emily Guy Berkin explains four ways to pay less.
11 Apr 2024
Essential stories from Fast Company for the week of April 8-12
The total solar eclipse was the biggest story this week for millions in the U.S. But scientist Frederic Bertley says that the eclipse frenzy illustrates how America is an entertainment culture, always looking for the next dopamine hit. Instead, he says we should take this collective moment of interest in science to address the inequalities in STEM education. Also, Google’s productivity expert, Laura Mae Martin, offers five techniques to help us stop procrastinating and complete those tasks that are always lingering on our to-do list.
4 Apr 2024
Essential stories from Fast Company for the week of April 1-5
On Monday, April 8, millions in North America will be able to witness a full solar eclipse. Writer Frederic Bertley explains the science behind this natural wonder—so rare, the next full solar eclipse won’t occur until 2046. And for those interested in boosting employee engagement, we’ll be discussing this guide for emotionally intelligent leaders; it offers ways for helping your team feel valued, respected, more productive, and happier.
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