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This Spotify sales coordinator starts her day with self-care Hilarey Wojtowicz

Nicole Godreau is a 20-something living in New York. Like so many others, she starts her day with a favorite playlist. The only difference? Godreau works for streaming giant Spotify, which means the music never stops for this sales coordinator. Read More

Advice

Here is the worst advice currently being given to Millennials Andrew Ferebee

Here are the seven pieces of advice that I HATE hearing people give to Millennials. Top of the list: Work harder you lazy punk! … Read More

Health

5 reasons Elon Musk really needs to get some rest Monica Torres

In a shockingly revealing New York Times interview with Elon Musk this week, the world learned how truly intense the CEO of three companies is as he talked about his 120-hour work week and using Ambien as a frequent sleep aid, alternating “between laughter and tears” to reporters taking notes. Read More

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5 tips to picking the perfect office chair Sophia Anderson

It is of utter importance to take into consideration these 5 points before buying an office chair. Read More

Advice

4 reasons fulfillment will make you a strong person LaRae Quy

Mental toughness can create a strong person who lives their life with purpose and meaning. They are an active participant in where their life is going. Read More

Personal Finance

Why universal basic income costs far less than you think Ladders Contributor

The key to understanding the real cost of universal basic income is understanding the difference between the gross (or upfront) and net (or real) cost. Read More

Advice

This morning routine will make you a millionaire Benjamin P. Hardy

If you fail to plan, then you plan to fail. Here are ingredients to a morning routine that allows you to live every day in a peak and heightened state. Read More

Productivity

Study: Women balance supporting their partners with demanding work better than men Monica Torres

Being present and supportive to your partner after a terrible, hard day at work is not easy for anyone, but a new study suggests that women may be better at stopping work demands from hurting their relationships with their partners. A new paper in the Journal of Applied Psychology found that women report less of a negative spillover … Read More

How To

The story behind Aretha Franklin's 'Respect' shows us how to make projects our own Monica Torres

Aretha Franklin, the great American singer who became a defining voice of the 20th century and the acclaimed Queen of Soul, died at her home in Detroit on Thursday from pancreatic cancer, her publicist said. She was 76. “We have been deeply touched by the incredible outpouring of love and support we have received from … Read More

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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

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The best exercises for flabby arms — workouts you’ve never heard of

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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.