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Jessica Stillman
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6 days ago

Do You Really Want to Retire Early? New Research Suggests It May Not Be as Fun as You Think

Some people work to improve their communities, feel more in control of their lives, or build a product they’re passionate about. But many want to make, as the kids say, FU money. The idea is to have enough in the bank that you can do whatever you want, and the…

Money

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Do You Really Want to Retire Early? It May Not Be as Fun as You Think
Do You Really Want to Retire Early? It May Not Be as Fun as You Think
Money

4 min read


Sep 12

Richard Branson Says EQ Is More Important Than IQ for Success. Science Suggests He’s Right

Richard Branson flunked out of school at age 16, never to return. He still managed to amass a net worth of several billion dollars, earn himself a knighthood, and appear to have a boatload of fun in the process. …

Richard Branson

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Richard Branson Says EQ Is More Important Than IQ for Success. Science Suggests He’s Right
Richard Branson Says EQ Is More Important Than IQ for Success. Science Suggests He’s Right
Richard Branson

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Sep 5

Why September Is the Perfect Time to Start That New Routine

According to the calendar, September is just another month in the year. But according to our emotions, this time of year often feels particularly weighty. With summer at an end, many people experience a pang of nostalgia for the good weather and days off. For parents and students, the back-to-school…

Psychology

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Why September Is the Perfect Time to Start That New Routine
Why September Is the Perfect Time to Start That New Routine
Psychology

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Aug 29

The 5 Most Effective Study Techniques You Were Never Taught in School

Imagine you’re studying for a professional certification, trying to cram info about new products into your head. Or maybe you’re out to ace that online coding course you signed up for. How do you study? …

Learning

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The 5 Most Effective Study Techniques You Were Never Taught in School
The 5 Most Effective Study Techniques You Were Never Taught in School
Learning

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Aug 8

Use the Hemingway Trick to Supercharge Your Morning Productivity

Advice abounds on how to design a super productive morning routine for yourself. You know what’s a lot harder to find? Advice on how to actually get yourself to stick with your plan. If you want to supercharge your morning productivity, what’s usually lacking isn’t knowledge of what you need…

Productivity

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Use the Hemingway Trick to Supercharge Your Morning Productivity
Use the Hemingway Trick to Supercharge Your Morning Productivity
Productivity

4 min read


Aug 1

How to Find Yourself, According to Science: Live Abroad

What’s the unsung secret to leadership greatness? According to research recently written up on HBR, the answer isn’t charisma or empathy. It’s self-awareness. “Research suggests that when we see ourselves clearly, we are more confident and more creative. We make sounder decisions, build stronger relationships, and communicate more effectively. We’re…

Travel

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How to Find Yourself, According to Science: Live Abroad
How to Find Yourself, According to Science: Live Abroad
Travel

3 min read


Jul 25

How to Create a Laid-Back, European-Style Summer When You Can’t Take a Whole Month Off

It was 100+ degrees, and city streets were empty this weekend here in the Greek world where I live. Both are signs that summer is now in full swing and something like 90 percent of the population was at the beach. …

Travel

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How to Create a Laid-Back, European-Style Summer When You Can’t Take a Whole Month Off
How to Create a Laid-Back, European-Style Summer When You Can’t Take a Whole Month Off
Travel

5 min read


Jul 18

Use This 5-Step Plan to Handle Psychopaths and Narcissists at Work

Ask most people to picture a psychopath and the first image that comes to their mind will probably be something akin to a Silence of the Lambs character. But psychology tells us “functional” or non-criminal psychopathy is hardly limited to prisons and slasher movies. Depending on which study you believe…

Psychology

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Use This 5-Step Plan to Handle Psychopaths and Narcissists at Work
Use This 5-Step Plan to Handle Psychopaths and Narcissists at Work
Psychology

4 min read


Jul 10

Why Every Woman Should Keep a ‘Brag List’

What causes the stubborn gap between men’s and women’s advancement at work? Is it that women are socialized to be less comfortable tooting their own horn, unconscious bias causing women’s contributions to be less valued than men’s, imposter syndrome, flat-out sexism? This question is the subject of dozens upon dozens…

Women

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Why Every Woman Should Keep a ‘Brag List’
Why Every Woman Should Keep a ‘Brag List’
Women

3 min read


Jul 4

Master the 5–4–3–2–1 Packing Method and You’ll Never Need More Than a Carry-On Again

The amount of luggage that was mishandled nearly doubled globally in 2022 compared with previous years, the Guardian recently reported. That’s bad news if you’re traveling for business or pleasure this summer and don’t want to deal with the hassle of a lost bag. What can you do to reduce…

Travel

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Master the 5–4–3–2–1 Packing Method and You’ll Never Need More Than a Carry-On Again
Master the 5–4–3–2–1 Packing Method and You’ll Never Need More Than a Carry-On Again
Travel

3 min read

Jessica Stillman

Jessica Stillman

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Top Inc.com columnist/ Editor/ Ghostwriter. Book lover. Travel fiend. Nap enthusiast. https://jessicastillman.com/

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