Productivity

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Listening to music at this tempo can double your productivity Marjolein Dilven

With binaural beats, two tones are playing in your headphones at slightly different frequencies. The difference between the frequencies creates a third tone. Our brain synchronizes our brainwaves with the frequency of that binaural beat. Read More

Advice

The 2 most powerful ways to remember everything you learn Thomas Oppong

When we’re taking in knowledge, being able to retain it is important. These are the 2 most powerful ways to remember everything you learn. Read More

Health

Just 2 minutes of this activity can make you better at your job Kyle Schnitzer

As little as two minutes of aerobic exercise at moderate to high intensity can improve attention, concentration, and learning and memory functions for up to two hours, researchers at Jönköping University in Sweden found. Read More

Office Life

6 horrible things no one tells you about working from home Sharon Brandwein

Just like everything else in life, telecommuting has its pros and cons. So, to help you put things in perspective, here are six horrible things no one tells you about working from home. Read More

Productivity

The surprising thing Millennials are doing in quarantine Kyle Schnitzer

A new study conducted by OnePoll in conjunction with Bernzomatic found that Millennials have been the busiest during quarantine tackling home improvement projects. Read More

Advice

If you choose to adopt these 5 mindsets, you’ll probably be making millions in a few years Anthony Moore

If you want to make more money — we’re talking millions, even — you have to adopt these 5 mindsets are your personal finances. Read More

Productivity

Do this 1 thing in the afternoon for a better workday Jessica Lindsey

If you want to have a better workday, do this one thing every single afternoon during the week. You’ll be surprised what happens. Read More

Advice

The 8 best productivity apps of 2020 Michael Dinich

How do we stay productive while sitting in front of our bookcases for Zoom conferences and balancing educating our kids at the kitchen table? … Read More

Productivity

Why the 80/20 principle is a lie Niklas Göke

Have you ever encountered the 80/20 principle? Many people swear by it — and while it may seem helpful — it’s actually a lie. Read More

Must Reads

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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.