Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

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85 things I believe (above all)

No. 82: I believe people are our mirrors. Reflecting back all we’re not able to see until we see ourselves in them. Read More

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5 tell-tale signs you’re suffering from work martyrdom and how to regain your life

If you’re caught up in work martyrdom, you likely feel disconnected from the larger scope of what “everyone” means. Read More

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7 unconventional ways to maximize your morning

Monotony is the common enemy of every profession so here are seven unconventional but healthy ways to start your morning. Read More

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The bright and dark sides of optimism and pessimism

Optimism and pessimism are not antagonist concepts but rather the two sides of the same coin  —  we need both to live a more balanced life. Read More

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Transform your career (and life) in just an hour a day

Spending as little as an hour a day on something fun, interesting or out of the ordinary can have long-term benefits. Read More

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Have you forgotten these 2 life enhancements?

In all the hurly-burly of life, it’s easy to lose sight of two things, but there are two life enhancements that can elevate your game. Read More

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Here is a very simple method for you to achieve success

Numbers are powerful because they are measurable. If your goals are not measurable, then they aren’t actually goals. Read More

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5 hot vacation spots you can squeeze into a long weekend

If you only have about three or four days, you’ll want to make the most of those days without having to spend too much time traveling. Read More

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This 45-year-old study on heroin-addicted Vietnam War veterans reveals why it’s so hard to break addictions

The mass media has sold us on the idea that addictions and bad habits are primarily driven by chemicals in our body, genetics, and lack of willpower. 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.