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10 Scientific Steps to a Successful Career

Is your job not really doing it for you? Doesn’t have everything you need to feel satisfied, challenged and proud?Or are you job-hunting but the options don’t seem that appealing?You’re not alone. In fact, it’s...

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Culture Change: How to Improve Your Workplace Culture

When a bunch of people get together, everything changes. Different rules apply.I’ve posted about navigating office politics. Now what is all this talk about company culture?Does it mean anything? And how can you create culture...

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The Leadership Secret Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg Have In Common

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The #1 Secret Astronauts, Samurai, Navy SEALs, and Psychopaths Can Teach You About Good Decision Making

We all make a lot of bad decisions.With careers: More than half of teachers quit their jobs within four years. In fact, one study in Philadelphia schools found that a teacher was almost two times...

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How to Overcome Regret and Seize the Day — Scientifically

What hurts more than those pangs of regret? It’s one of the worst feelings in the world, right?But I’ve got a surprise for you — regret can be a good thing. In fact, sometimes you...

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Ever feel like you’re just not getting enough done?Know how many days per week you’re actually productive?About 3: People work an average of 45 hours a week; they consider about 17 of those hours to...

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This post is in partnership with Inc., which offers useful advice, resources and insights to entrepreneurs and business owners. The article below was originally published atInc.com.Have you noticed there are people who always seem to...

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This post is in partnership with Inc., which offers useful advice, resources and insights to entrepreneurs and business owners. The article below was originally published at Inc.com.By Brent GleesonThe loftiest goal I ever set in...

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This Is What's Actually Making You Horribly Unproductive

Talk about a silver lining: New research shows that crummy weather actually makes you more productive at work. Unfortunately, this means now that the long winter much of the country endured is finally over, your...

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Easy to get wrong. And easy to get right

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1) Know When You’re at Your BestAnd plan accordingly. To be a productivity ninja focus less on time management, and more on managing your energy.Charlie Munger, vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, used a system like...

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How to Be More Confident: 5 Research-Backed Methods

No one doubts the value of confidence. In fact, research shows people often prefer confidence over actual expertise.G. Richard Shell teaches at the Wharton School, and his book Springboard: Launching Your Personal Search for Success,...

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Get a Raise: 10 Steps for Getting Your Boss to Think You’re the Best

People always want to know how to ask for a raise. 99% of whether you get a raise has nothing to do with wording.The vast majority of the time the result of that negotiation is...

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New graduates with a choice may want to start their career in one of these fun and affordable cities.

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