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The 7 Best Books on Communication

October 18, 2023

These seven books will improve the way you lead meetings, give feedback, speak in public, write emails, listen to others, and simplify complex messages.

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Trying to Decide Whether to Fire Someone? Ask Yourself This Question.

September 18, 2023

As a manager, when an employee is struggling, it’s tough to know whether to fire them or give them time to improve. This question can help you decide.

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7 Incredible Novels You’ve (Probably) Never Heard About

September 13, 2023

Bestsellers are great, but there are a lot of hidden gems out there. Here are a few of my favorite novels you won’t find on many bestseller lists.

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7 Incredible Nonfiction Books You’ve (Probably) Never Heard About

September 2, 2023

Bestsellers are great, but there are a lot of hidden gems out there. Here are a few of my favorite nonfiction books you won’t find on many bestseller lists.

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Dan Brown’s Top 13 Writing Tips

August 9, 2023

Dan Brown (author of Angels & Demons, The Da Vinci Code, and Inferno) recently revealed his advice for writing thrillers. Here are his top tips.

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5 Interesting Tactics That Will Spice Up Your Reading Life

August 6, 2023

In the past decade, I’ve read over 700 books. Along the way, I’ve discovered five unique tactics that can help spice up your reading life.

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Once Every Week or So, You Need to Schedule Time to Think

July 29, 2023

Responding to emails, Slacks, and unimportant tasks within seconds won’t actually help you get ahead, but this will…

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36 Lessons I Wish I Could Teach My 20-Year-Old Self, Looking Back on the Past 36 Years

July 8, 2023

Today I turn 36. If I had a time machine, I’d travel back to share these 36 lessons about life, happiness, and work with my 20-year-old self.

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Short, Impactful Lessons I’ve Learned About Writing in the Past 5 Years

June 22, 2023

In the five years since I started writing, I’ve learned countless tips from authors, mentors, and my own experience. Here are some of my favorites.

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After 15 Years of Trying to Build a Journaling Habit, I Finally Broke Through When I Tried the “BuJo” System

April 24, 2023

After 15 years of trying to build a journaling habit, I finally found a system that works: bullet journaling (BuJo). Here are the basics.

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