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If a hiring manager tells you that you were a good candidate, but they found a “rock star,” and they offer to keep in touch, don’t take that information lightly. Read More

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3 reasons to choose a college based on price Anna Helhoski via Nerdwallet

The lower your college costs, the better the chance you’ll get a satisfying return on your investment. That means earning enough after graduating to justify the expense of attending school. Read More

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7 signs that you’re actually a problem employee Taylor Tobin via Fairygodboss

Problem employees aren’t always the blatant disasters we may assume. Sometimes, a more subtle brand of negative behaviors can turn a once-promising worker into a manager’s worst nightmare. Read More

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How to get smarter every day Thomas Oppong

Developing mental strength is a work in progress. Mental strength requires that you continue building new neural pathways by learning new things. Read More

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3 steps to taming the imposter syndrome beast Ladders Contributor

Stop judging the part of yourself that feels inadequate. It is only one part of you, and it should be there only to keep you humble, not ashamed. Read More

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My morning routine for calm confidence, energy, and focus Emilie Aries

Starting your day off right sets up how the rest of the day will play out. Setting up a morning ritual could be key. Read More

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These 8 words are your wake-up call to living a great life Christopher D. Connors

The next time you find yourself sitting there gazing at your smartphone, somehow expecting the answers are magically going to come to you, remind yourself first — it never works that way. Read More

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The college degree of the top-earning CEO in every state Ladders Contributor

We compiled a list of the highest-paid chief executive officers in each state and dug into each of their biographies to learn about their educational background – what they studied and where. Read More

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Empathy is not a weakness but a superpower Gustavo Razzetti

Empathy is more than a skill; it’s an invitation. We don’t need to read someone else’s mind to be empathetic. It requires understanding the depth of their feelings. Read More

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