Category Self Improvement

Stop Solving Problems

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by SEBASTIAN CUERVO for 42 Slash Marketers love solving problems. If you spend more than 20 mins on LinkedIn or Twitter on any given day, you will notice a couple of clear story patterns that go something like this: I had a problem with this marketing process. I used this formula I developed or copied from top influencers to solve it. I found success. You can do it too. If you want to learn more, leave a comment (and chances are it becomes an endless spam sequence in your inbox). Or alternatively, you may also find the vulnerability pattern: I…

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Your boss is obsessed with productivity without knowing what it means

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By Rani Molla for Vox Like pretty much every other company that could, HubSpot let its employees work from home when the pandemic hit. The difference was that, early on, the enterprise software company made a strong commitment to let workers continue working remotely if they wanted. And that’s what the majority of HubSpot workers did. Meanwhile, about a third are hybrid, and less than 10 percent are back to the office full time. Now, HubSpot is trying to figure out the pros and cons of different working situations to make the most of each going forward. And, like many companies,…

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Joy as a Strategy

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by PATRICK E MCLEAN for REINFORCEMENTS While redoing one of my social media profiles, I included two short sentences at the end. “Enjoyment is a skill. Joy is a strategy.” They flew off my fingers, I liked them. Here’s what they mean, and why these ideas might be useful for you. Enjoyment is a Skill. This is growth mindset applied at the largest scale. And I wrote an essay about it here The point is, if you can get better at enjoying things you have instantly become richer. And if you can find a way to take something you hate —…

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BE A THERMOSTAT, NOT A THERMOMETER

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by Lara Hogan As I’ve learned more about how humans interact with one another at work, I’ve been repeatedly reminded that we are very easily influenced by the mood of those around us. It’s usually not even something we do consciously; we just see someone using a different tone of voice or shifting their body language, and something deep in our brain notices it. If you’ve ever attended a meeting where there were some “weird vibes,” you know what I’m talking about. You couldn’t quite put your finger on it, but something about the energy of the room was off—and that…

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A Two-Minute Burnout Checkup

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by Chris Bailey for HBR Burnout is devastating. A few years ago, deep in the throes of it, I found myself grasping for tools or frameworks to help me get to the other side. If you’re facing a similar situation, let me share a few things I wish I had known earlier. First, I’ll outline the basics about the signs of burnout and the aspects of our work that tend to cause it. Second, I’ll share a two-minute burnout checkup I created to monitor my own mental well-being and to make sure I don’t reach the point of burning out…

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53 Best AI Productivity Tools of 2023

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By Rachel, at RenaissanceRachel.com We all know that productivity is one of the most important things in our lives. It is the key to success.  There are a few AI tools that have been created to help with productivity. They can do things like schedule meetings, write emails, and organize your inbox. For example, AI-powered voice recognition software will be able to transcribe conversations with a high level of accuracy. In this article, I will talk about some of the best AI apps and tools. These tools are sure to help you increase your productivity tenfold! What are the Best…

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10 Ways to Keep Learning New Skills in a Remote Job

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BYSHREEYA DESHPANDE @ makeuseof.com Readers like you help support MUO. When you make a purchase using links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Read More. The rise of remote work has made it possible for professionals to work from anywhere, but it has also made it more challenging to find opportunities to learn and develop new skills. Remote workers often miss out on the traditional in-person training and networking opportunities that come with an on-site job. However, with little effort, it's possible to keep learning and growing in a remote career. In this article, we'll explore effective ways…

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How to get ahead of 99% of people in twelve months

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Are you tired of feeling stuck in your career or business? Do you want to achieve massive success and get ahead of the competition? Look no further than these lesser-known strategies that most people aren't talking about. According to a recent Medium article, only 1% of people actually achieve their goals, leaving the remaining 99% feeling unfulfilled and stuck. But it doesn't have to be that way. By implementing these strategies, you can get ahead of the competition and achieve the success you deserve. The first strategy is to focus on personal growth. This means investing in yourself and constantly…

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Save 20 Hours a Week, Remove These 4 Things NOW!

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As a blogger, author, and investor, it's Darius Foroux's job to Get Things Done. But, in this article, he suggests that you "do less. Remove things. That’s because time is limited....So let’s remove all those inconsequential things to make space for things that actually matter." Step one, he suggests, is throwing your "to do" list out the window. 'Always ask yourself: “What’s the top 3–4 most important things that make the most significant impact on my life and career?” You don’t need a to-do list to remember those things. And you can focus that time and energy on execution instead of obsessing…

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