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Getting laid off was the best financial motivator (and it can be for you too)Todd Kunsman

Getting laid shifted my entire financial mindset too. Fear was certainly a motivating factor, but bettering my future was also a driving force. Read More

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9 simple secrets for success from Elon Musk Jane Burnett

What’s the magic that makes Elon Musk so successful? Use his advice to get ahead at work — if you can work as hard as Musk himself. Read More

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The real reason your boss lacks emotional intelligence Travis Bradberry

They spend less time in meaningful interactions with their staff and lose sight of how their emotional states impact those around them. Read More

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Why thinking more positively is more critical for your success than you think — 5 rules to help you get there Alex Tsepko

Here’s the truth: nurturing and maintaining a deliberately positive mindset is a crucial component of professional and personal success. Read More

Health

5 reasons people avoid mental health treatment Jamie Wiebe

Remember the saying: “Things get worse before they get better.” Sometimes, that goes for your mental health, too.Take the first step now. Read More

Advice

3 ways deep thinking and goal planning will change your life Christopher D. Connors

Every day you are given the freedom to think big, deep, powerful thoughts — some of which will literally change your life. Read More

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The ways people don’t want to be appreciated Paul White

Identifying the acts of appreciation not wanted and communicating them to one’s colleagues and supervisor consistently lowers employees’ anxiety. Read More

Productivity

7 things I do outside work that double my productivity Ladders Contributor

I compared others lifestyles to mine, and moped over why the ‘fame I deserved didn’t come to me.’ Turns out, I was looking at achievers all wrong. Read More

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Here’s the schedule very successful people follow every day Eric Barker

Sadly, we can’t all dictate our own schedule. That’s why there are no specific times listed above. But we can all opt to do some things before or after others. Read More

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This is how to resist distraction: 4 proven secrets Eric Barker

Research shows that even in our free time we often don’t do what we enjoy most — we do what is easy. Your doesn’t want to waste energy. Read More

Productivity

5 everyday routines that are wrecking your productivity Sami Rusani via Minutes Magazine

Increasing your productivity isn’t just about doing more work. It’s also about figuring out what distracts you and removing those things from your day. Read More

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