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8 life lessons I’ve learned from bosses over the years Hilarey Wojtowicz

They all taught me something that I’ve kept with me from job to job. Here’s what I learned from them, and how it’s helped me grow in my career. Read More

How lacking in just two hours sleep can affect your mood, according to research Ladders Contributor

Feeling as though you’ve ‘woken up on the wrong side of the bed’ and the hustle and bustle of your commute is more of a bug-bare than normal? If you get even a couple of hours less sleep than usual, then this could be a reason why you’re feeling more grumpy, according to research from the … Read More

This map shows where Millennials are buying houses (and for how much)Raul Amoros

Millennial homeownership rates are therefore an easy way to judge the economic vitality of any given area. Check out this map. Read More

5 easy ways you change the way you look at your life LaRae Quy

You need to witness your thoughts and observe them so you are in a better position to identify and eliminate their negative influence. Read More

A former corporate executive on the art of self-care Ladders Contributor

It’s never too late to start taking better care of yourself. Truly never. Read More

5 career resolutions you can actually keep in 2019 Ladders Contributor

Most people give up on their resolutions long before February rolls around. With that in mind, here are 5 career goals you can actually achieve in 2019. Read More

8 things you can do today to be richer in 2019 Ladders Contributor

Small, simple decisions you make today are so important. Below, we’ve rounded up eight things you can do right now to set yourself up for a rich future. Read More

Forget job security (how to take ownership of your work and design a better life)Thomas Oppong

If you had a different job … your ideal employment (or self-employment), would your lifestyle change … at all? … Read More

Surround yourself with people who hold you to a higher standard than you hold yourself Benjamin P. Hardy

If you want to improve and succeed in your life, you need to surround yourself with people who have higher standards than you do. Read More

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