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Productivity
I studied buttons for 7 years and learned these 5 lessons about how and why people push them

As I researched my recent book, “Power Button: A History of Pleasure, Panic, and the Politics of Pushing,” five main themes stood out. Read More

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5 ways I’ve increased productivity while working from home

Many people find that they’re more productive working from home than they are working in an office. Read More

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Sorry coffee lovers, tea is the unsung hero of productivity

Tea for an alert mind at ease. Read More

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The best list you’ll ever make to be more effective

We are not innately good at promoting ourselves into opportunity. Opportunity isn’t essential to stay alive. Staying safe is. Read More

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Why you should actually hold more grudges in life and your career

According to the new book “How to Hold a Grudge” by Sophie Hannah, grudges actually have transformative powers in all aspects of your life. Read More

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5 unexpected blocks to creativity

I am such a believer of input and its role in staying creative over long periods of time. Here is how one can use input to stay productive and creative. Read More

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4 nuggets of wisdom for anyone running their own thing

No matter what it is you’re running: your own team, business, self, side-hustle, department … keep going, keep believing in yourself. Read More

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The new approach to work-life balance (that actually works)

If you’re struggling with stress, mental clarity, and generally feeling the effects of “the grind”, it’s time to reclaim your work-life balance in 2019! … Read More

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9 successful CEOs and entrepreneurs who can go hours (and even days) off the grid

Here are nine successful people who have spoken publicly about digital detoxing, checking out, and going off the grid. 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.