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So, you think you can freelance? Questions to ask yourself before taking the leap Ladders Contributor

Becoming a freelancer is a big step. It means creating your own business, being your own boss, becoming an entrepreneur. It is exciting and daunting at the same time. So before you jump right in, take a breath, and ask yourself three questions. Read More

7 things I wish my current self learned when I was younger Nelson Wang

I wish I learned these a long time ago. It would have helped me get on the path to a happier and healthier life. But, remember that it’s never too late to make a difference. So go out there and make it happen! … Read More

How to stay humble and sincere when you're doing really well Rachel Weingarten

In the age of the humblebrag, it can be slightly complicated to know when or how to brag and when to keep your good news to yourself. Read More

Study finds that 'very unattractive' people make more money | Ladders Meredith Lepore

A study from the Journal of Business and Psychology of 20,000 young Americans, interviewed the subjects at home at age 16 and then three more times before they turned 29-years-old. The researchers looked at the correlation between attractiveness and income of the participants based on a five-point scale of physical attractiveness from “very unattractive” to “very attractive.” They found something very interesting when it came to looks and earnings… … Read More

This is the brilliant advice Jeff Bezos just gave on how to look at high standards | Ladders Jane Burnett

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos certainly doesn’t harbor many professional “regrets,” but in his most recent letter to company shareowners he illustrates another work principle that he takes very seriously—high standards. In addition to revealing that Amazon has more than 100 million Prime members worldwide, Bezos took a deep look at the power of applying high standards to every aspect of your work. Here are some takeaways from his letter. Read More

This is the one takeaway from Steve Jobs’ 1992 MIT talk you must remember at work Jane Burnett

Apple titan Steve Jobs spoke to students at the MIT Sloan School of Management decades ago in 1992, but one of his biggest takeaways on work remains relevant today. Read More

How you can encourage your company to make an impact | Ladders Ladders Contributor

Every company wants to turn a profit and keep their shareholders happy, but I know from experience that businesses can make money and be a force for good. Read More

6 signs you are stupidly bored with your job Lindsay Tigar

Do you worry your current gig has lost its appeal? Here, career experts give the undeniable signs it’s time to seek a new opportunity or make a change ASAP. Read More

3 big things I learned from a new stress management course on LinkedIn | Ladders Jane Burnett

A new, online stress management course taught by an integrative neuroscientist and executive director of The American Institute of Stress on LinkedIn Learning taught me that stress isn’t always a bad thing. In fact, there are ways to use it to your advantage. Read More

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