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Being right is overrated, especially when the price you pay for it, is being unkind, impatient and insensitive — you forget to be human. Read More

Productivity

30 excuses stopping you from living your best life (and 30 solutions to overcome them)Christopher D. Connors

Studies show that failure is among the most common reasons for making excuses. Fear of what we don’t understand is also at the top of the list. Whatever your excuse, know this — you’ll never get to where you truly want to be if you continue to make excuses. Start making solutions instead. Here’s one excuse for every day of the month and one solution to counter each one. Read More

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It's not you, it's them: How to survive a gaslighting boss Ladders Contributor

Whether it’s the boss that overshares, the boss without work/life balance, or the one who micromanages, bad bosses are the subject of happy hour grievances and the top cause of employee turnover at companies across the country. Read More

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Transform your life by transforming your habits Darius Foroux

When I talk about habits, I don’t talk about outcomes. I talk about changing our actual behavior so that it improves the quality of our lives. Now that we’ve got that out of the way, here’s my four-step process for making life-changing habits stick. Read More

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In need of some inspiration? Try doing nothing. No, seriously Sami Allen

My proposal is this: that we allow ourselves to feel okay about doing absolutely nothing. If this is hard for you (and it’s hard for me!), don’t worry — studies prove that it’s actually really good for you, both mentally and physically. Read More

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Abby Wambach to Barnard's Class of 2018: 'Demand the ball'Ladders Contributor

Here is the transcript (and video) of soccer star Abby Wombach’s commencement speech to Barnard’s Class of 2018. Read More

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The ultimate guide to crafting your elevator pitch Ladders Contributor

An elevator pitch is a 30- to 60-second statement composed of your job experience, aspirations and what you can do for a company. It’s not easy to distill both your best traits and how you can help a future workplace into a short pitch, which is why it’s important to work on. Read More

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Being different beats being better Darius Foroux

I always thought that the best wins at anything. That might be true for sports. But not for life and business. If you’re trying to build a profitable business or stable career, you might be approaching it all wrong. Read More

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Focus on what you can control and you will win every time Christopher D. Connors

Don’t worry about what others are doing — especially if you find it turning into envy or frustration. You’re on your own path for a reason. Know your purpose, clarify your goals and keep powering forward with confidence and conviction. Read More

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