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What To Do on Your First Day as a Manager

Did you just become a manager? Congrats! Now, let’s get to work. Here’s what you can do on your first day to build trust with your new team.

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My Favorite Books from 2021

I read over 70 books in 2021. These were my fiction and nonfiction favorites from what I read this year, along with a couple hidden gems.

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Your Job as a Writer: Become an Idea Thief

T.S. Eliot said, “Immature poets imitate; mature poets steal.” But how can we distinguish between stealing as art and stealing as plagiarism?

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Salman Rushdie’s Top 13 Writing Tips

Salman Rushdie, author of The Satanic Verses and Midnight’s Children, recently recorded a MasterClass on writing. Here are his best tips.

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The 7 Best Books on How to Give Feedback

If you’re trying to learn how to give feedback effectively, you should read these books. I’ve included a brief summary of each one.

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For Years, I Was Confused About the Purpose of Writing (and Maybe You Are Too)

The point isn’t to write with perfect grammar and syntax—it’s to communicate thought-provoking ideas. The words are merely the raw material.

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10 Fascinating True Stories About Murderers, Fraudsters, and Criminals

From all of the true crime books I’ve read, here are my 10 favorites about serial killers, fraudsters, and mobsters. How many have you read?

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The Best Way to Fuel Your Writing Career: Find Dead Mentors

Elizabeth Gilbert, Joyce Carol Oates, and David Sedaris all tapped the wisdom of dead authors to fuel their success. We should do the same.

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This Is (By Far) the Best Way to Remember What You Read in Books

I’ve used this tactic to remember the key takeaways from hundreds of books, and it’s been a huge help. I include screenshots for guidance.

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Amy Tan’s Top 13 Writing Tips

Amy Tan, author of the bestseller ‘The Joy Luck Club,’ recently shared her top writing secrets in a MasterClass about fiction and imagination.

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