Leveling Up

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In western culture, managing our emotions is associated with moral and social interaction, not for being a good person. Read More

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The environment effect: Why so few people succeed and others don’t Mayo Oshin

The romantic idea that success is a byproduct of hard work alone is too simplistic, and fails to take into account the role of environment. Read More

Advice

3 clear signs that you’re ready for a managerial role Praveen Tipirneni

If you’re given the opportunity to transition from an individual contributor role to a managerial position, think carefully about why. Read More

How To

How to recover when you fumble an interview Alli Hoff Kosik

It can be tricky to distinguish mistakes that are bound to be “interview killers” from slip-ups that can be more easily forgotten. Read More

Advice

Key salary negotiation tips you need to know Ladders Contributor

Figure out what matters to you and focus your negotiations around that. Read More

Advice

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

Advice

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

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

Productivity

The most productive time you can manage Gustavo Razzetti

Learning to value “pausing” is not a motivational gimmick. A pause provokes a change of behavior. Read More

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