The Whole Human

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If we aren’t running from task to task, the world says we are lazy. We feel we need to be busy all of the time for two reasons: fear and lack of vision. Read More

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10 small habits that have a huge return on life Darius Foroux

Everyone can adopt any habit they want. Don’t worry about how you will change. Focus on what habits you want to form and why. Read More

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Go the extra mile!Cheryl Grace

When you go the extra mile, people notice the little things you do. By taking this initiative, you’re actually showing everyone what you’re made of. Read More

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Fundamental attribution error: Why you make terrible life choices Nir Eyal

Live a happier more empathetic life. The next time you are tempted to give someone the stink eye or judge them, remember they’re human, just like you. Read More

Advice

The best things in life are byproducts Zat Rana

There’s more to life than knowing that two plus two is four. … If we learn to focus on what we ought to do, quite often, the rest takes care of itself. Read More

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The power of moonshot thinking Ozan Varol

Once you actually pursue the extraordinary, you will rise above the stale neural pathways that dominate ordinary thinking. Read More

Advice

The one quality you need to reach your most important goals Ladders Contributor

What does it take to achieve your most important goals? Some people think it’s mostly about luck, smarts, good looks, and social connections. Nope. Read More

Productivity

Harnessing systems to get more done Thomas Oppong

A productivity system provides you the ability to manage and execute those commitments, communications, and information at a specific time. Read More

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Why it's pointless to compare yourself with others Andrew Ferebee

You can compare yourself to other people all day long and it won’t benefit you a damn bit. Instead, compare yourself to who you were yesterday. Read More

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