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More than words: The art of successful communication

Communication influences everything from the quality of your relationships to your ability to convince other people to align their actions with your goals. Read More

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What an ex-car thief can teach you about finding your life’s passion

Why we shouldn’t worry about mastering a craft too early. What his shoplifting ring and car theft taught Chris Guillebeau about passion and creativity. Read More

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7 ways to set the right goals for the second half of the year

Wondering how to reignite or reset your own goals? The summer slowdown is a great time to take stock and reset your goal expectations. Read More

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If you’re not changing as a person then you’re not intelligent

Are you intelligent and changing? If you’re not changing, you’re not growing. If you’re not growing, you’re not being intelligent. Read More

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Measure the process, not the results

Most of my life has been like this: one step forward, one step back. Make a little progress, then regress. Read More

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The most important trait among successful people will surprise you

This is what matters more than any other talent or trait. Read More

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Just sniffing coffee is enough to boost your job performance

A new study explains why the pick-me-up of coffee’s scent is not just in our heads. Coffee’s scent has brain-boosting powers. Read More

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3 ways to get out of a productivity rut at work

Every day won’t be a slam dunk when it comes to productivity. Here’s what to do when you feel like you’re drowning in work. Read More

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Here’s why you can’t hit home runs every time

Life isn’t about repeatedly hitting home runs. Rather, it’s about strikeouts, singles, and doubles, until we slowly, but steadily, reach home base. 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.