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  • How to Write a Kick-Ass Story

    How to Write a Kick-Ass Story

    And keep your readers coming back for more
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    Josh MacKinnon
    Dec 21, 2024
    I Read Radhika Gupta’s Post on Hard Work and Balance, and I Can’t Stop Thinking About It

    I Read Radhika Gupta’s Post on Hard Work and Balance, and I Can’t Stop Thinking About It

    Insights on choices, hard work, and happiness
    Go to the profile of Tony U. Francisco, Ph.D
    Tony U. Francisco, Ph.D
    Apr 21
    From Dreamer to Achiever: The Power of Goal Setting and Self-Discipline

    From Dreamer to Achiever: The Power of Goal Setting and Self-Discipline

    Transform Your Ambitions into Reality — One Goal at a Time
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    Vignesh Jagadeesan
    Apr 21
    How to Stay Motivated at Work (Even When You’d Rather Watch Paint Dry)

    How to Stay Motivated at Work (Even When You’d Rather Watch Paint Dry)

    Ditch the fairy dust. Here’s a real-world playbook for powering through even the blah-est of days.
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    Lee Blackwood
    Apr 21
    Your Hands Have Been Writing Your Life’s Story — Have You Noticed?

    Your Hands Have Been Writing Your Life’s Story — Have You Noticed?

    My journals are a story. My journals are a journey
    Go to the profile of Nishith Goyal
    Nishith Goyal
    Apr 21
    The 10 Writing Habits That Changed Everything for Me

    The 10 Writing Habits That Changed Everything for Me

    Creative writing isn’t about rules or perfection — it’s about expression, honesty, and connection
    Go to the profile of Nishith Goyal
    Nishith Goyal
    Apr 13
    The Simple Psychology of Fitness

    The Simple Psychology of Fitness

    And some reasons why we ignore what works
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    Thomas O'Grady
    Apr 13
    The Underrated Life Hack: Why Walking Can Change Everything

    The Underrated Life Hack: Why Walking Can Change Everything

    Want a sharper mind, better mood, and clearer thinking? The answer is right outside your door.
    Go to the profile of Lee Blackwood
    Lee Blackwood
    Mar 24
    Charge Rent or Evict: Managing Your Mental Energy Wisely

    Charge Rent or Evict: Managing Your Mental Energy Wisely

    We’ve all been there — replaying a conversation, overanalyzing a comment, or carrying the weight of someone else’s judgment long after…
    Go to the profile of Taniya Saini
    Taniya Saini
    Mar 7
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    Why I Am Always So Calm; How & WHY You Should Too

    Why I Am Always So Calm; How & WHY You Should Too

    Back when I was in college, I used to get angry so easily that it became my default nature. As if everything, every word, and every person…
    Go to the profile of Renuka Gavrani
    Renuka Gavrani
    Apr 23, 2023
    4 Habits of People Who Prefer To Be Alone

    4 Habits of People Who Prefer To Be Alone

    1# You do internal reflection.
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    Suzan Dalia
    Nov 2, 2023
    Are You Tired of Missing the Mark on Your New Year’s Resolutions?

    Are You Tired of Missing the Mark on Your New Year’s Resolutions?

    Here’s the secret to achieving your goals
    Go to the profile of Josh MacKinnon
    Josh MacKinnon
    Jan 3
    Create Your Own Luck, Earn More Money, and Take Control of Your Life in 2025

    Create Your Own Luck, Earn More Money, and Take Control of Your Life in 2025

    Heads up, brutal honesty ahead
    Go to the profile of Justin Boyette
    Justin Boyette
    Jan 22
    How To Thrive In A Chaotic Environment With Zen

    How To Thrive In A Chaotic Environment With Zen

    Embracing the whirlwind is important to master a calm life
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    Panos
    Dec 23, 2023
    The Road to Self-Forgiveness

    The Road to Self-Forgiveness

    How to Deal with Guilt Constructively
    Go to the profile of Taniya Saini
    Taniya Saini
    Nov 27, 2024
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