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Productivity
5 outdated productivity tips you need to ditch if you want to be successful

Do you want to be a success? If so, you need to quickly ditch these outdated productivity tips that really aren’t doing much. Read More

Productivity
5 ways to find the extra hours you need to 10x your productivity

Sometimes, it feels like there aren’t enough hours in the day — use these 5 ways to find the extra time and increase your productivity 10x. Read More

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4 ways to stop being a procrastinator

We’ve all been there at one point or another: the temptation of procrastination looms over you. Use these 4 tips to stop doing it, here. Read More

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4 ways to break through the pandemic brain fog

In addition to giving yourself a much-deserved pat on the back for making it this far, consider these strategies that help you break through the exhaustion and find your creativity: … Read More

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This everyday object may be a game-changer for your productivity

Nicholas Bloom, an economic professor at Stanford University, called remote working a “productivity disaster” due to the distractions of home and said that there will be an innovation layoff due to the decreased chances of collaboration. Read More

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I started my day by making a to-do list and noticed a definite uptick in productivity

Have you ever made a to-do list? Everyone should try it out — one writer tried it before beginning her workday and this is what happened. Read More

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I listened to Mario Kart at work and it doubled my productivity

If you’re open to trying something new, I recommend giving this playlist a listen on your busiest workday to see if it works for you too. Read More

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Want to get more productivity out of your people? Try yelling at them

Should you start yelling at your people to improve performance? Perhaps. But, you don’t want to do it too often or you’ll likely minimize its impact. Read More

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The silent productivity killer nobody talks about

Curbing this behavior will elevate your productivity. Breaking this habit is difficult, but I’ll share an exercise later that will ease the transformation. 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.