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The power of negotiating boundaries Zat Rana

The words that are spoken between individuals will always be guided by the context that underlies the situation they find themselves in. Read More

10x results don’t always require 10x effort Thomas Oppong

Success is absolutely about what you focus on, and how effective you use your time to achieve your goals. Read More

The professions where you’re most likely to meet your spouse (and get divorced)Meghan Ingraham

According to a recent survey, marriage and work industry go hand in hand. Read More

Pluralistic ignorance: The value of self love CW Headley

Ultimately success belongs much more to chance than it does anything else, so give yourself a break and a fair shot. Read More

Personal Finance

Change your screen habits from time-wasting to money-saving Courtney Jespersen via NerdWallet

If you find yourself wasting too much of your day on your phone or tablet, here are some ideas for how to use your time and devices for something more productive — like saving money. Read More

3 things I wish I knew before accepting my first job Ladders Contributor

I received my very first “real” job offer on a Friday afternoon, from a payphone in a midtown Manhattan subway station, where I was in town for some job interviews (Yep, a payphone! It was the mid-90s, before cell phones were ubiquitous). HR: “We’d like to offer you the position of Marketing Assistant.” Me: “Great!” HR: “The salary will … Read More

Strange love: For those that hate Valentine’s Day CW Headley

I’ve compiled a list of the historical figures that boasted a more accurate portrayal of “love” and all of its sordid potential. Read More

6 life lessons I learned from working in the hospitality industry Caileen Kehayas

When you have a nice dinner, tip. When you order tacos from a taco truck, tip. When a valet brings your car back to you, tip. Read More

These 2 questions are the key to mastering any skill Peter Bregman

You will not get better if 1) you don’t want to and 2) you aren’t willing to feel the discomfort of doing things differently. Read More

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I did 8 rounds of interviews and still didn’t get the job

“I’ve interviewed with Google twice now, and when people ask me why I don’t work there, I respond, ‘I can never seem to get past the eighth interview,’” says Steve Silberberg, who is now the founder of Fatpacking, a weight-loss backpacking company.

Myth busted: 5 ageism stereotypes that need to be broken

In the last few months, older social media personalities have been gaining traction on sites like Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tock. They’re called Grandfluencers, and they’re here to debunk pervasive ageism myths….and make a little cash doing it.

The simple eye contact trick you should use in every conversation

“When two people are having a conversation, eye contact signals that shared attention is high —that they are in peak synchrony with one another.”

How to deal with ‘The Great Resignation’ when you are a manager

Managers are worried about maintaining the talent required to keep the doors open, but they are not asking the right questions.

The flu shot may protect you from severe COVID-19 infection

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The best exercises for flabby arms — workouts you’ve never heard of

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7 things you should never ask your boss

There are some things you should just not ask your boss — these 7 questions are things you should stay clear from in conversation.