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Terry Fox: The man who ran 143 consecutive marathons…on one leg

What drove this man? Despite facing the biggest setback in life, terminal illness, Terry Fox did not give up. In fact, he doubled down on suffering. Instead of treating his pain, he made it worse. Read More

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Big decision ahead? Don’t confuse difficulty with urgency

Impulsive decisions stem simply from getting caught up in what they want right now without thinking ahead, never thinking about the potential consequences. Read More

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Google's brilliant time-management trick will change your life

A very simple time management trick can transform your day, and your job. Read More

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The life-changing magic of working a bit longer

Most of the benefit comes from delaying the start of Social Security checks, the researchers found, but continued contribution to retirement accounts and delayed withdrawal from those accounts are also factors. Read More

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8 signs you have more influence at work than you think

We outline eight different ways to tell you have influence at work, from others asking for your advice to your boss secretly prepping you for a promotion. Read More

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This 12-word quote entirely explains how to be successful

You don’t need external “security” to assure you that you will succeed. You already know that if you decide, then you will succeed. Read More

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Why you need to write a weekly self-evaluation

You likely spend around 40 hours a week at your “traditional” job. Since you’re an optimal employee (winky face) we know you do great work—on a daily basis. Read More

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Why single people may need term life insurance, too

Lots of people consider life insurance for the first time when they start a family because this kind of insurance replaces lost income. Read More

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‘Dear Evan Hansen’ is not about mental health, but actually this 1 crucial human process

“Dear Evan Hansen” has sparked a new flame in the conversation surrounding mental health, but the lead producer and star say it’s about something else at its base level. Read More

Must Reads
What jobs can you get with a business degree?

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.