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My hope for every one of you is that you will realize exactly what it is that you want to do- then get after it with intensity, hope, love and commitment. Read More

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How small acts of thoughtfulness can change your life Ladders Contributor

Being thoughtful is a way of living life with love and appreciation for others. And by slowing down, with a little self-reflection, anyone can do it. Read More

Advice

5 reasons why you should start a company today Brian D. Evans via Minutes

With the right mindset, you can learn to cultivate the skills that will make you successful. Entrepreneurship isn’t as dangerous as you might think! … Read More

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As Airbnb grows, this is exactly how much it’s bringing down hotel prices and occupancy Ladders Contributor

Airbnb continues to grow its supply of properties around the world, and it is clear to me that the company represents a permanent challenge to hotel chains. Read More

How To

The 10 things you won't see confident people do Travis Bradberry

Embracing the behaviors of confident people is a great way to increase your odds for success, which, in turn, will lead to more confidence. The science is clear; now you just have to decide to act on it. Read More

Health

How financial issues impact your mental health Dr. Samantha Rodman

When you are struggling financially, it can have a very real effect on your health. Here are some ways that mental health can be impacted by your finances. Read More

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This is how to make your kids successful: 4 secrets from research Eric Barker

But maybe your kid isn’t going to be a pro athlete or part of an orchestra. Doesn’t matter. We see a similar principle in normal jobs after college. Read More

Advice

The worst career advice you'll ever get Lindsay Tigar

Ask anyone about your haircut and they might shrug and say it looks ‘fine’ but ask about your job? You’re likely to get an earful of bad career advice. Read More

How To

39 questions to make small talk with anyone Sarah Landrum

Forego the traditional weather-related questions and delve deeper to find your commonalities and their quirks. These little things are what makes the difference between acquaintances and friends, and you can uncover them with even the littlest bit of conversational finesse. Read More

Must Reads

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We’ve rounded up 11 different types of jobs you can get with a business degree to give you an idea of just how versatile that particular bachelor’s degree is.

The 21 jobs that are MOST likely to lead to divorce

Some jobs have a higher divorce rate than others.

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.