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Don’t fall into the personal brand trap
Brands manufacture meaning through consensus; people must strive to create their own.
The 5-hour rule: How to turn a wasted day into a successful one
We each have the same 24 hours in the day. How will you spend yours?
The 43:57 talking-listening ratio that makes for brilliant conversations
It's time to put on your listening hat.
Life hacks to help ADHD or those who struggle with focus and attention
Easily distracted? Try a "distractibility delay."
Why you should always question your perceptions
“Who ya gonna believe: me or your own eyes?” Until you can assess your perception, the answer should be neither.
How to manage life’s “inflection points” better
Inflection points veer life in unexpected directions. While unnerving, they provide opportunities for those who can navigate them.
4 methods to make your own luck
Luck doesn’t fall from the sky. It’s about how you position yourself for life’s challenges.
Sludge: How paperwork, wait times, and confusion degrade our well-being
Sludge may be inevitable, but there are better ways to manage such frictions in our daily lives.
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There are six types of worker, this study says. Which one are you?
Are you a striver or a pioneer?
Why do we “click” with some people in conversations? It may be timing.
How much we enjoy a conversation can all be a matter of timing — specifically, how long it takes us to respond to what was just said.
What is tactical empathy and how can it help in negotiations at work?
And what if both parties are skilled at mirroring each other? Will it produce a stalemate?
How to deal with the egotistical people in your life
Frank Lloyd Wright captured serenity in his masterpiece, Fallingwater, but his egotistical tendencies made life for others anything but serene.
Married people earn more than single individuals. Here’s why.
A recent study offers new insights into the so-called marriage wage premium.
New Year’s resolution for 2022: Five ways to have better conversations
Next year is the perfect time to have better conversations!
Five strategies for giving (and receiving) constructive criticism
Successful constructive criticism is as much about mindset as methods.
Should you join the Great Resignation?
Millions of Americans are quitting their jobs, but even if you can’t join the Great Resignation, you can still pursue a do-over moment.
Being playful is a biological imperative, even for adults
The power of play: our forgotten lifehack.
Burnout: How to escape toxic work culture and build a better life
To overcome burnout, we need to change how we think about the relationship between dignity and work, argues Jonathan Malesic.
Busting the learning styles myth: Why learning generalists perform best
Learning styles are supposed to help learners take ownership of their education, but research doesn’t back up this well-intentioned myth.
Leaving the cult of entrepreneurship: Intrapreneurs are the true drivers of innovation.
Intrapreneurs tap into the spirit of entrepreneurialism to innovate and find personal meaning at work, but organizations need to celebrate their efforts more.
Three habits to master long-term thinking
The fruits of long-term thinking will reveal themselves in five or ten or 30 years, when you’ve created the future you’ve always wanted.
Pursue writing as a career with this all encompassing creative writer’s bundle
Take your story from beginning to end with expert guidance.
How to get materialism under control in your life
It's insidious and destructive, but there are some things you can do to develop a healthier relationship with material things.
Learn how to play the guitar like a pro for $30
Virtually enroll in beginner-to-expert guitar lessons to unleash your inner musician.
4 tips for college students to avoid procrastinating with their online work
More than 70% of college students procrastinate
You can take Steven Pinker’s Harvard intro to psych class for free
Let noted cognitive psychologist and linguist Steven Pinker introduce you to psychology.
7 research-based resolutions that will help strengthen your relationship in the year ahead
Scrap getting fitter or eating better and focus more on the people in your life.
How to help dogs and cats manage separation anxiety when their humans return to work
Has lockdown made your pet extra clingy?
5 facts about positive affect for 2021
After the unrelenting negativity of 2020, we may need a refresher on the benefits of a positive affect.
Get the many health benefits of playing the piano—by learning to play online
Regardless of your age, incorporate the piano into your life for better health.