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This TikTok-inspired ‘dopamine menu’ has boosted my productivity

Work Life

I don’t spend a lot of time on TikTok. I’m afraid of it, actually—afraid of being sucked into that oddly compelling vortex, further diminishing my old-school research brain. Advancing years are already doing no favors to my attention span. Luckily, I have Gen Z nieces who back-channel links to interesting things for us to do together. Like make a dopamine menu.

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Are Food Trucks the Future for Entrepreneurial Immigrants?

Success

If you stroll down any block in a major city, chances are high that you’ll encounter a food truck. These mobile food options sell almost any kind of cuisine you can think of—from old standbys like hot dogs and ice cream to upscale eats like Mexican birria tacos, Peruvian ceviche or authentic halal chicken over rice with the works. But you might also find that that food truck is owned or operated by an immigrant.

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How to handle an inheritance: the 3 key factors

Work Life

When my father passed away in 2013, my sister and I learned that we were the joint beneficiaries of his life insurance policy. We knew that Dad intended this money as a strings-free gift. His final arrangements were already paid for, and my sister and I were both thirtysomething adults who did not rely on his income. And yet, I have never felt more financial stress in my life than when dealing with our inheritance , which consisted of the proceeds of our dad’s life insurance.

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Apple’s New Business Connect Updates Help Small Businesses Spotlight Brand Identity

Success

Apple has introduced new tools for enhancing business visibility across its digital ecosystem in an effort to help small and virtual enterprises establish their brand presence among over 1 billion people who use Apple. On October 16, the Cupertino giant announced an update to its Business Connect initiative, introducing tools designed to help every business grow, including businesses that don’t have a physical location.

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5 best-kept secrets of McKinsey & Co.’s leadership program

Work Life

Dana Maor is a senior partner at McKinsey & Company. She is the global co-head and Europe leader for the McKinsey People & Organizational Performance Practice. Hans-Werner Kaas is the co-dean of McKinsey & Company’s CEO leadership program, the Bower Forum. He is a senior partner emeritus at McKinsey and works with and counsels CEOs and leaders across multiple industry sectors globally.

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Greater Role for Experts by Experience in the Dialogue on Euthanasia in Cases of Psychological Suffering Is Desired

Mad in America

Editor’s Note: This article first appeared on Mad in the Netherlands. It was written by MitN editor Monique Timmermans. E uthanasia based on psychological suffering has been possible for more than twenty years. However, it is only in recent years that an increase in the number of euthanasia procedures has been observed. The subject is also finding its way into the media.

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Use this extremely simple ‘wish list’ framework to build the life you want

Work Life

The first time I conducted my life audit, I remember looking at my wish list with a mix of excitement and trepidation. I had a clear view of what was important to me, and there was a lot. Where to begin? To help prevent analysis paralysis , I decided to map my desires on a spectrum of “when.” This would give me a sense of when to focus on which wishes.