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What an ex-car thief can teach you about finding your life’s passion Heleo Editors

Why we shouldn’t worry about mastering a craft too early. What his shoplifting ring and car theft taught Chris Guillebeau about passion and creativity. Read More

7 ways to set the right goals for the second half of the year Rachel Weingarten

Wondering how to reignite or reset your own goals? The summer slowdown is a great time to take stock and reset your goal expectations. Read More

These are the best (and worst) big cities to reside in this year Jane Burnett

Home may be where the heart is, but where you live matters as well. New WalletHub data shows that Seattle, Washington is the best big city to reside in this year. The company analyzed 62 of the biggest American cities (each with more than 300,000 residents) in terms of five factors: “quality of life,” “economy,” “safety,” … Read More

Stop stressing over asking dumb questions at work Jane Burnett

It’s easy to feel insecure when you have a whole lot of trouble asking questions at work, but you don’t have to. Here’s what to do instead. Read More

Survey: 86% of Millennials say they'd prefer to stay and grow within their company Jane Burnett

New findings show that 86% of Millennials surveyed agreed that if they had “career training and development” through their employers, they wouldn’t leave. Read More

The 8 most effective ways to get back on track after you messed up Mayo Oshin

You’re stuck in a downward spiral of negativity because it seems like all the progress you’ve made may be ruined. If you can relate to this scenario, you know how tough it can be to get back on track after you messed up. But, it’s possible. Read More

The one thing you didn’t know about your to-do list Ladders Contributor

Have you ever noticed that some tasks on your to-do list get crossed off right away while other tasks tend to stay on the list no matter how hard you try? … Read More

Measure the process, not the results Jeff Goins

Most of my life has been like this: one step forward, one step back. Make a little progress, then regress. Read More

How to become more intelligent every day Nicolas Cole

People aren’t born smart. People learn how to work with what they’ve got, and become smart as a result. Read More

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