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The 10 Best Books for Creativity

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Take a look at this list of 10 books on all things creative: 1. Authored by Sarah Stein Greenberg, the executive director of the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design (Stanford’s “d.school”), the book is a combination of stories and exercises intended to encourage the reader to face and overcome challenges in creative ways.

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The SUCCESS Interview: Carmelo Anthony on Business and Social Action

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Editor’s Note: The SUCCESS Interview tests the foundational principles of this 124-year-old personal and professional development magazine against modern realities. To view the interview in its entirety, join our social network, Achievers, at Achievers.SUCCESS.com or by downloading the app SUCCESS Achievers Community.

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Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills: What’s the Difference and Which Do I Need to Build?

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Examples of hard skills Think of hard skills not as particular jobs, but rather as quantifiable skills that may be needed for a specific cluster of occupations. Read the best personal development books. During your interview Likewise, showcase both your hard and soft skills during your job interview.

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These Are The Top 5 Job Search Strategies For 2024

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This knowledge will not only enhance your applications but also prepare you for potential interviews. This might involve enrolling in online courses, attending workshops, or leveraging resources like podcasts and books. Online portfolio sites like Behance and GitHub, for example, can help showcase your work to prospective employers.

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I Spent Years Trying to Get My First Book Published—This Is What I’ve Learned About Risking Rejection

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As I neared the end of writing my first book , Find Your Courage , I decided it was time to see whether I could find a publisher. Eventually, I decided to change tack and self-publish, selling my book via my speaking engagements and newsletter database. We think this is an outstanding book,” they said. Bah humbug, I thought.

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Review of Gretchen Rubin’s new book

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I’m excited to announce that I got to interview Gretchen Rubin for my podcast! Gretchen’s new book is called Outer Order, Inner Calm and it came out last Friday. In fact, a lot of the ideas in this book are ones I use with my clients and ones I put in my own book, 52 Simple Ways to Get Organized. Right up my alley!

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The Success Interview: Magdalena Ye?il on Inclusivity, Female Leadership and Finding Male Allies in the Workplace

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Your meeting was a near miss as you tried to attend a signing for her book, Power Up: How Smart Women Win in the New Economy and ultimately missed the event. CM: Magdalena, can you give some examples of these types of situations? Editor’s Note: This interview has been edited for length and clarity.