Coinmama, one of the largest crypto brokerages in the world with 1.3 million users, was the victim of a security breach on February 15. As a result, 450,000 email addresses and passwords were leaked in this huge global hacking attack involving 24 websites and 747 million records.

However, no cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum and Ripple were stolen from user wallets. The security team at Coinmama continues to investigate the attack.

https://www.ccn.com/breaking-major-crypto-brokerage-coinmama-hacked-450000-users-affected-in-massive-worldwide-breach

The gloves are off! For years, Michael Jordan reigned as the greatest player in NBA history, followed later by Kobe Bryant and now LeBron James.

Scottie Pippen says not so fast.  During an appearance on ESPN’s First Take, he did not compare James favorably to Jordan or Bryant, saying no one will ever be as good as Jordan. But if he had to choose, Bryant is closer than LeBron will ever be to Jordan’s skill and instinct.

Read the whole story here:

https://www.lakersnation.com/scottie-pippen-criticizes-lebron-james-as-not-even-being-same-player-as-michael-jordan-kobe-bryant/2019/02/14/

The nominees have been in for a while. Check them out below. Meanwhile, what movies have you seen? Who do you think will take home the Oscar from each category? Share your thoughts with me. The talent is huge this year. It won’t be an easy task guessing the winners!

https://oscar.go.com/nominees

Keep your momentum from New Year’s going so you can make 2019 the best year ever. Forbes has some great self-help tips for a more profitable and successful year. Here are some takeaways:

1. Create a growth mindset rather than a fixed mindset. Always be curious, always be learning. 

2. Come up with goals, write them down and hold yourself accountable.

3. Don’t get caught up in the enormity of the task. Start with small habits and build from there.

4. Make daily affirmations, which are positive statements that can help you challenge and overcome negative thoughts. Repeat them often.

Read about more tips here:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2019/01/02/5-simple-self-help-steps-to-succeed-and-make-2019-your-best-year-ever/#25bead3561f5

Forbes has come out with an interesting article on how to achieve long-term happiness. Turns out the way to be happy in life and business is to embrace the growth mindset.  What does that mean? Well, there are two types of people in this world: those with a fixed mindset and those with a growth mindset.

Those with a fixed mindset aren’t curious and aren’t willing to seek out change, always struggling to recover from setbacks that naturally occur. By nature, they are resistant to change and reluctant to learn, with zero interest in self-improvement.

On the other hand, those with growth mindsets crave self-improvement, having the ability to realistically assess where they stand, accept their shortcomings, and change their behavior. They can more easily demonstrate self-awareness and self-compassion, treating their failures and challenges as opportunities for growth.

Check out the whole article here:

If You Want To Achieve Long-Term Happiness, Embrace The Growth Mindset

https://www.forbes.com/sites/chrismyers/2018/10/20/if-you-want-to-achieve-long-term-happiness-embrace-the-growth-mindset/#3429e3fb30d3