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Without this debt, who knows If I would be so enamored with finances today or where my path would have gone. Read More

10 ways smart people stay calm Travis Bradberry

Calm people know that asking “what if?” will only take them to a place they don’t want — or need — to go. Read More

This is why successful people are unhappy in middle age — and what to do about it Ladders Contributor

High-achieving professionals seem especially vulnerable to missing out on happiness in midlife. This is how to get past it if middle age is leaving you unhappy despite your success. Read More

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Improve your culture, buy a chicken Ladders Contributor

It’s been said that culture is the single most important differentiating factor that any organization possesses. It is about engagement and has a direct impact on discretionary effort, loyalty and ultimately the performance of your teams. Read More

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Watch your thoughts for they become your destiny Gustavo Razzetti

Being positive is accepting reality, not idealizing it. Bad thoughts are harmful. However, avoiding our negative emotions won’t make them go away. Read More

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The one thing you must do to have satisfied employees Jane Burnett

How people are paid rarely matters in terms of employee job satisfaction. How employees feel about their job and coworkers matters so much more. Read More

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How millennials are affecting the price of your home Ladders Contributor

As urban areas continue to attract more new residents, many young people may need to reassess the true value that home ownership offers. Read More

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Looking for a long-term career? Here’s why clean energy’s a good place to start Ladders Contributor

With the rise of the gig economy, especially, the days are gone where an employee would work for only a few companies over their entire career. Read More

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Are you suffering from mind wandering deficit?Gustavo Razzetti

The lack of idle time is a growing concern — just like sleep deprivation. Read More

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“When two people are having a conversation, eye contact signals that shared attention is high —that they are in peak synchrony with one another.”

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7 things you should never ask your boss

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