Sat.Nov 02, 2024

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What You Think You Become: How to Transform Your Reality

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The concept of “what you think, you become”—that your mind holds the power to shape your reality—is a universal truth found in philosophical, spiritual and psychological teachings across cultures. As Buddha wisely stated , “All that we are is the result of what we have thought: it is founded on our thoughts, it is made up of our thoughts.” Simply put, the mind gives rise to thoughts, thoughts give rise to actions, and actions define who you are and how you engage with the world.

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How to create a solid estate plan in 4 easy steps

Work Life

Estate planning is the ultimate important but (seemingly) not urgent task. You’re not even going to be there when it becomes an urgent problem, so it’s very easy to put it off for another day, or month, or year, or decade. It doesn’t help that most estate planning guides feel like the world’s most depressing to-do list—a to-do list with dire consequences if you get anything wrong.

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Why brands have a responsibility to improve social media

Work Life

Over the past decade, social media has evolved from a pastime and way to stay in touch with friends, to a prevalent mainstay in nearly everyone’s life. Think about it: When was the last time you checked Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok? Probably a moment ago, or what feels like just a moment ago. The numbers prove the point: 72% of adults in the U.S. use at least one social media platform.

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Make this mindset shift to cultivate joy through tough times

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Steven Petrow is known for his columns and essays about aging, health, and civility in The Washington Post and The New York Times. He is an award-winning journalist and a contributor to NPR, among other news outlets. His TED Talk, “Three Ways to Practice Civility,” has nearly 2 million views. He’s the author of six previous books, including the bestselling Stupid Things I Won’t Do When I Get Old.

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Graduating this year? Expert tips for using LinkedIn to land your first job

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At some point during college, you were probably told to “make a LinkedIn” and “start networking” to land your first job. But did anyone actually teach you how? For recent graduates entering a tough job market, LinkedIn is more essential than ever as companies increase the use of AI in hiring and ghost job listings continue to surface. Beyond being just a job board, LinkedIn allows you to grow your network, establish a personal brand and strengthen your applications.