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When your ego takes a hit and you find out you’ve been blocked, the biggest lesson is to turn your anger into a helpful pursuit. For me, that’s writing. Read More

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Doubt will always creep in, here’s how to shut it out Thomas Edwards Jr.

By making changes and standing firm in those decisions, you become an activist for your own life. Decisiveness forces out a doubt. Read More

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9 harsh truths you must embrace to grow in a profound way Ayodeji Awosika

The point is to have optimism about your future but look at the state of society, your environment, and your circumstances without rose-colored glasses. Read More

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6 ideas for getting yourself up on Monday mornings Helen ONeil

If you’re an inveterate night owl and just can’t face your Mondays without a triple-shot espresso and a hit of nicotine, these six ideas for dragging yourself out of bed may be just what the doctor
ordered. Read More

Office Life

How to know if someone will be difficult to work with John Brandon

If one employee is hard to work with or there is a pervasive problem, these early warning signs can alert you. Read More

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CFA requirements: 4 steps to charter financial analyst status in 2020 Robin Louis

Another big incentive to becoming a CFA is that members of this lucrative profession earn an average of $300,000 in total annual compensation ($180,000 median base salary plus cash bonus plus equity), according to the Corporate Finance Institute. Read More

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At will employment: What it is and why it can be dangerous for employees Robert Carnevale

This type of employment is a far cry from unionized work, wherein employees are typically protected by a collective bargaining agreement that ensures they can only be fired with “just cause.” … Read More

Productivity

8 top chefs on how they crush their morning routines Hilary Sheinbaum

This is why a solid morning routine can serve as the recipe for a more productive day. To find out the secret sauce getting up with (or before) the sun, we caught up with eight chefs. Read More

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If you want to be more likable, give people your full attention Tim Denning

The silent killer of relationships is not giving people your attention. Whether it’s a business relationship or a personal one, it pays to become conscious. Read More

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We’ve rounded up 11 different types of jobs you can get with a business degree to give you an idea of just how versatile that particular bachelor’s degree is.

The 21 jobs that are MOST likely to lead to divorce

Some jobs have a higher divorce rate than others.

The 12 best people to pick as job references

You want to pick people who have worked alongside you and think highly enough of you to sing your praises to a hiring manager.

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

New research found that the flu vaccine may provide vital protection against COVID-19, reducing the risk of suffering severe infection, like stroke, sepsis, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

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

You can tone your arms with these five workouts, and we have video to show you the right form.

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.