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The art of impermanence: The waves will come, just ride them better Sean Ryan

Practicing mindfulness or allowing a state of impermanence doesn’t make the waves go away, but they don’t seem as big as they once were. Read More

Productivity

WNBA star Angel McCoughtry on the benefits of taking a forced break Ladders Contributor

WNBA star Angel McCoughtry has learned that chasing dreams doesn’t have to come at the expense of mental and physical health. Read More

Advice

Why the idea of 'the big leap' is total nonsense Maxie McCoy

You don’t have to risk it all immediately to get what you’re hoping for. A big leap doesn’t guarantee you getting to your desired future faster. Read More

How To

How to talk your employer into a dog-friendly office Lindsay Tigar

So, how do you sell your own employer on the concept of a dog-friendly office? Here, a few ideas to help make your case. Read More

Advice

1 characteristic which separates the hopeful from the heartbroken Todd Brison

In my experience, you don’t rich quickly. You don’t get fame quickly. You don’t get deep relationships quickly. Instead, you follow this process. Read More

Office Life

7 ways to boost your imagination at work Ladders Contributor

Use these seven tips to expand your imagination at work and achieve success, probably while making your coworkers laugh a bit. Read More

How To

6 jobs that prepare you for side hustle success Kyle Young

By the time the workday is over, you don’t have much time left. Plus, you’re tired. It’s hard to summon the energy to invest in your side hustle. Read More

Productivity

This is the power of letting yourself suck at things Meredith Lepore

There is a real power in letting yourself suck. Think about those words. It’s hard in this society that worships and promotes fake perfectionism but Maxie McCoy, career expert and author of new book You’re Not Lost, says letting yourself do things you absolutely know you are going to fail at is the only way to find your career path. But once you let yourself do that, there will be so much freedom. Read More

Office Life

Stop worrying about your first impression Gustavo Razzetti

I know, people are judgmental and first impressions are hard to change according to research. But that’s just one side of the story. Read More

Must Reads

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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.