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I did Dry January and it helped my career

Dry January was only started in 2013. In a few short years, it has already become something of a tradition. An accepted, almost ritual cleansing of the body after weeks of greedy excess. If it’s taken off with that many people, something is obviously working. Read More

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Are you underemployed? Why your next job is so important

Defining underemployment is notoriously tricky. Even the Burning Glass study admits the term “is both overused and ill-defined.” … Read More

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4 career guideposts for women

Don’t ever, ever, ever forget, you have everything you need inside of you right now to be everything you dreamed. Go out and leap like you can fly. Read More

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How Kobe Bryant gifted us with his greatness

My wish for the legacy of one of the best basketball players to ever live is for us to appreciate and admire his greatness. Read More

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Why not being confident can sometimes be a good thing

If you can’t identify your entrepreneurial Achilles heel and improve upon it, you run the risk of falling short of your goals. Read More

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Suppressing your emotions can be incredibly bad for your health

Instead of hiding your emotions, accept that negative emotions are a natural part of our experience, and be more open and curious to work with them. Read More

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This is how to overcome imposter syndrome: 4 secrets from research

Self-efficacy is distinct from self-esteem and confidence, otherwise, I promise I’d be writing a post on self-esteem and confidence. Read More

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Against seriousness: On avoiding close-mindedness

You can be mature while still retaining your ability to keep an open mind. Seriousness, by default, is rigid and closed-minded. Read More

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How authenticity led me to my dream career

Authenticity is more than a simple buzzword. It’s about living with integrity. But I only understood what that meant, in practice, once I set the intention to live authentically. Little did I know it would end up bringing exciting career opportunities, deeper professional relationships and even increased productivity. Read More

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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.