Beginning a career in business is like navigating through a vast ocean of opportunities, challenges, and learning experiences. For business students poised at the starting line, equipped with knowledge and ambition, the path ahead is filled with potential to mold successful careers. Yet, the difference between merely moving forward and truly excelling often lies in …
Dark humor: sarcasm, coping and reframing
Humor is one of the best coping mechanisms. It can also be very memorable. However, dark humor can be weaponized and can become toxic. Is there a way to use sarcasm safely and positively? Can there be a proper context for dark humor? Every April 1st I write about humor. Today, I want to take …
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10 Reasons to Invest in Your Education for Professional Success
In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing professional landscape, the importance of continual learning and education cannot be overstated. Investing in your education is not just about acquiring a diploma or a degree; it’s about setting yourself up for long-term success, opening doors to new opportunities, and enhancing your competitiveness in the job market. Education equips you …
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Superlearner story: Dr Sophia’s medical student and intern
Dr Sophia reached me when she was a medical student, almost 10 years ago. She is now a respected doctor in her field, and occasionally we talk about her progress. This a story of small struggles and big achievements. As Dr Sophia put it in her own words: I did not achieve immediate success on …
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Gender and memory
Do men and women have different brains? Statistically, this is probably true. How does that affect memory? What is the best way to average our diversity? Multiple cool articles for further reading appear within the text. Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus I quote: Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus (1992) …
12 Benefits of Continuing Education Along with Your Job
In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing job market, the concept of lifelong learning has become more relevant than ever. For professionals across various industries, the pursuit of continuing education while managing a full-time job is not only a means to enhance their skill set but a strategic step towards ensuring career longevity and success. This initiative …
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Thriving in Your Pajamas: The Art of Productivity in Work-from-Home Scenarios
Creating an efficient remote workspace is crucial for staying productive. Designating a dedicated area, establishing daily routines, and managing time effectively all help create a good work-from-home scenario. In this article, we explore setting up your workspace and staying productive while working from home. Set up a Productive Workspace A productive workspace allows you to …
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Evolution and smarts of generations
Culture has a huge influence on our intelligence and character. Before we have any chance to leverage our skills we are influenced by our family and mentors, the national and local culture, school, and extracurricular activities. These environmental factors affect the evolution of individuals and societies. Quite possibly personal success is equal part luck, hard …
Elevate Your Leadership to Fuel Team Growth and Business Expansion
Modern businesses have a lot of obstacles to overcome, including the ongoing effects of the pandemic, rapidly evolving technology, and the rise of stiff competition. Adaptability is necessary to thrive, and that starts with your leadership. Leaders are not simply managers. They must offer direction, set clear expectations, and inspire their teams to succeed – …
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Memory landscapes: aboriginal memory technique
Memory landscapes are some of the most ancient memory techniques and in the right hands the most powerful ones. The premise is simple: everything we see can be infused with hidden meaning, teaching and reminding us of things. This means that we can infuse the things we see with hidden meaning, or that we can …
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