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Joshua Becker’s New Book Explores Everyday Distractions Becoming a Lifestyle—And How to Refocus on the ‘Things That Matter’

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An email preview pops up in the corner of your screen. When a distraction becomes a lifestyle. Indulging in distractions can go from being an occasional pastime to becoming an ingrained part of our lifestyles. When a distraction becomes a lifestyle, we lose control over the lives we are living. But learn to fight.

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This Digital Nomad Couple Sold Everything to Travel the World in a Sailboat—Here’s What They’ve Learned About Life, Goal Setting and Relationships

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Ellison and Darsy learned that the most challenging (and rewarding) parts of being liveaboards in a relationship had little to do with the logistics of sailing and a lot more to do with life, interpersonal dynamics and developing self-awareness in roughly 350 square feet of space.

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Done Is Better Than Perfect and Other Lessons I’m Learning About Procrastination

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When it comes to assigning articles, writing emails or any number of other tasks, I’m an award-winning doer. What I’m learning (and learning, and learning), is that creativity doesn’t strike; it flows. Here’s the thing: I only procrastinate on creative projects, such as writing. I’d rather scrub tile grout.

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A Day in the Life of Renée Marino, a Broadway Star-Turned-Master Communicator

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Before a keynote or collaboration, she initiates several calls to determine a client’s biggest pain point, to plan breakout sessions and, especially, to learn more about their company. Speaking of mealtime: Marino trains her own team on communication best practices at monthly lunch-and-learns. If you don’t ask, the answer will be no.”

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6 Brutally Honest Lessons About Working From Home

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Setting clear boundaries and designating work hours can help maintain a balanced lifestyle. In fact, it’s often a journey filled with unexpected pitfalls and hard-learned lessons. Here are five things I’ve learned the hard way about working from home. ” Lesson learned: Invest in a proper desk and chair.

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How Do You Train And Retain Tech Talent? Use Podcasts, Says CEO Jen Grogono

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People don’t read as much as they used to, many dislike meetings, and audio-based communication increases understanding 500% vs text-based learning resources. . Jen Grogono: Before the pandemic, tech companies used traditional lifestyle perks to attract and retain top performing employees.

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Live to 100: 4 Takeaways from the Netflix Docuseries to Help You Live Better and Longer

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Through visits to places full of centenarians (people who make it to 100 and beyond), viewers learn 12 lessons that make up the secret sauce to living not only a long life, but a healthy and fulfilling one. We text, email and message instead of talking on the phone. Want to live to 100?

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