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4 things to do before you get out of bed for your most productive day ever Ladders Contributor

The point is, as humans we were not designed to be consumed by technology devices 24/7 — especially not first thing in the morning! … Read More

The only thing powerful enough to overcome everything holding you back Benjamin P. Hardy

Love is the highest of all human motivations. The lower motivation aren’t even comparable. When you love something, you put it before yourself. Read More

What to do and where to stay for a long weekend in Kennebunkport, Maine TravelSquire.com

Too many travel destinations are little more than a collection of places to eat, drink, sleep and shop. Kennebunkport provides this in a subtler way. Read More

Being a good dad in 2019: The struggle of raising, teaching, and guiding your kids in America Ladders Contributor

From Washington D.C. to Hollywood, we have seen many high-profile scandals and misconduct involving family men in recent years. It’s a heartbreaking reality, especially when children are in the mix. We are still surrounded by good men and fathers, but sometimes it’s hard to recognize who they are. Sometimes we need a little reminder of what … Read More

Daddy-shaming is a thing – and you’d be surprised as to who’s doing most of it Sheila McClear

A new poll of 713 fathers from the University of Michigan, says about half of fathers face a similar conundrum, called “Daddy-shaming.” … Read More

Here are the best places to work if you want to bring your dog Sheila McClear

Work is just a bit more fun when we have our four-legged friends around. Here are America’s Most Pet-Friendly Companies for 2019. Read More

Night owls, become a morning person in 3 weeks – just follow these steps Sheila McClear

The study showed amazing results – participants were able to bring up their sleep/wake times by two hours, with no negative effect on their sleep length. Read More

Professional coaching made me a better father. Here’s how Ladders Contributor

Instead of telling someone what they should do, we need to empower them to discover their own path to achieve success and lasting happiness. Read More

We’re biased to think men are smarter, and that hurts women Ladders Contributor

A previous study by the same researchers found that women are less likely to apply for jobs that are advertised as requiring a brilliant mind. Read More

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