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The power of planting big dreams

Before writing the first chapter of Harry Potter, J. K. Rowling planned for seven years at Hogwarts. As a result, Harry Potter is one of the most read books of all-time. Before creating the first Stars Wars movie in the 1970s, George Lucas planned for at least six films and started at episode four, rather … Read More

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The art of not taking offense

Miscommunication is a bane of business. A leader must never let it gain the upper hand. It’s easy to take offense and allow resentment to take root. Read More

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This is why you need to slow down

Sheriff’s deputies in my county recently responded to a call of a distraught, mentally ill woman screaming in her house. The woman was known to local law enforcement and lived alone. When the deputies knocked on her front door, she greeted them with a knife in her hands. Police officers and deputies often have only … Read More

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Here’s why you’re never too old to make new friends

Increased responsibilities and changing circumstances can make it difficult to keep up with friends, but that’s no reason to give up entirely. Read More

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This is when Millennials will get married across the US over the next 15 years

The study found that between 44% and 61% of the Millennial population is expected to be married by 2024, but it just depends on which state you’re from. Read More

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4 steps to do away with that pesky five-year plan

How silly would it be to close the door on an opportunity just because it wasn’t color-coded on a piece of paper you drafted up three years ago? … Read More

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This “4-7-8” breathing hack could help you fall asleep in 60 seconds or less

If we don’t learn to sleep well, how can we perform at our best every day? Good sleep gives us the necessary energy, health and mental edge. Read More

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Seasonal affective disorder – Can light therapy really help?

I’ll share a bit about what seasonal affective disorder is exactly and how I’m experimenting with a light therapy lamp to treat my seasonal depression. Read More

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The best places to go for Thanksgiving

In order to determine the best places to go for Thanksgiving, WalletHub compared 100 of the most populated U.S. cities across five key dimensions: … 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.