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Read this if you’re going through adversity Darius Foroux

After going through a lot of adversity (personally and professionally) myself, I’ve learned a few things about staying motivated. Read More

6 ways to be comfy-cozy on a plane Libby Ryan

Here are five tips for being comfy-cozy on a plane, even on your most travel-worn day, that don’t leave you looking like a total slob. Read More

Here’s why you can’t hit home runs every time Ozan Varol

Life isn’t about repeatedly hitting home runs. Rather, it’s about strikeouts, singles, and doubles, until we slowly, but steadily, reach home base. Read More

Travel with a purpose: How to combine your favorite hobbies with traveling Charlotte Giver

In our modern and hectic world, it seems that the days of traveling just for the sake of it are mostly over for many of us. Mindlessly wandering around as a tourist is a bit passé; nowadays, it is much better if you can let your favorite pastimes take you to new places, combining both kinds of fun at the same time. Read More

Here's how to get what you want from difficult people Ladders Contributor

From the outside, difficult people seem unreasonably stubborn and uncharitable. From the inside, these people feel diligent and hardworking. Read More

What great ideas are made of Ladders Contributor

Where brilliant ideas come from. How to run a brainstorming session at work with real impact. When you should pitch your big idea to your boss. Read More

Using exact change in Venmo transactions makes us look petty Monica Torres

When we pay friends the exact amount owed, we may think we’re being helpfully conscientious, but it can come off as petty and make us dislike the stickler. Read More

Here are 7 lessons I learned from living alone Ladders Contributor

I live alone. For the first time in all of my dozens of years. It’s only been a few months, but here are some lessons I’ve learned from living alone. Read More

The Costanza 'opposite' strategy to win friends and influence people Mayo Oshin

There are valuable lessons we can learn from the opposite strategy. I did the exact same thing in a different context and it completely changed my life. Read More

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