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This week we’re sharing Urban Destinations. Each of these cities has something unique to offer—and some may not be on your radar. Read More

How To

Bosses and employees each say that both side won’t be ready for a recession – here’s how to prepare Sheila McClear

The chance of a recession is currently small, but employees have no faith in their bosses: a startling percentage said their managers didn’t had the skills to manage during hard time, according to a study by Vitalsmarts. Read More

Health

This ancient diet can help you live well into your 90s CW Headley

Journalist and explorer, Dan Buettner was so compelled by the healthy elderly citizens of the areas encompassing the Blue Zones he devoted several publications to detailing the daily mechanisms that appear to curb their mortality; enter the Blue Zone Diet. Read More

Personal Finance

This is the staggering number of people who went into debt to celebrate a friend Sheila McClear

One in three Americans said “no” to at least one friend’s event in the past two years because of how much it cost, according to a survey by financial services company Novi Money. Read More

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3 success factors for a fulfilling career May Busch

No one else can know what you find fulfilling, and you will always have the greatest incentive to make sure you feel fulfilled. Read More

Advice

11 things managers should never say to their team (and what to say instead)Barbara Davidson

If you’re happy with something an employee has done, telling them “nice job” may give them an instant hit of pride – but it stops there. Instead, ask this. Read More

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Study finds that people with less purpose in life have higher mortality rates CW Headley

“Low purpose in life was significantly associated with death among 6985 older adults participating in the HRS. This finding was robust to adjustment for psychological well-being constructs and also showed a trend with decreasing life purpose.” … Read More

Productivity

Want more confidence? Make this change to your sleep schedule Benjamin P. Hardy

It may feel weird going to bed at like 8:30 or 9PM. But you’ll get used to it. Your body may crave the addictions you’ve been feeding it at night. Read More

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Are you a “multiplier” or a “diminisher”Next Big Idea Club Editors

Liz Wiseman recently sat down with Whitney Johnson on the Disrupt Yourself podcast to discuss the many shades of ineffective leadership, and how leaders can bring out the best in their organizations. Read More

Must Reads

What jobs can you get with a business degree?

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.