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5 Reasons to Question Everything

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But in my research on the power of inquiry for my book, A More Beautiful Question , I learned that asking challenging questions—of others, and particularly, of oneself—can actually fuel greater success in business and in life. This article was published in March 2014 and has been updated. “How?” ” you ask?

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How to Be a Better Thinker, Innovator and Problem Solver

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Behavioral strategists Dan Gregory and Kieran Flanagan, authors of the 2014 book Selfish, Scared & Stupid , teach people in business how to become better thinkers , innovators and problem solvers. Slight beads of sweat forming on your brow are perfect. Here are their best tips to get your mind muscles working: 1.

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What Not to Wear to an Interview

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As cliché as it might sound, you have to learn to dress for success. People form an opinion about who you are in the blink of an eye, and once they’ve made that unconscious decision, it can be difficult to overcome. This article was published in November 2014 and has been updated. Here are six tips: 1. Do your research….

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The 10 Best Books for Creativity

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All problems require solutions, and Creative Acts for Curious People is here to help you learn how to find them. No matter whether we’re problem-solving or just forming personal opinions, our worldview is greatly influenced by the voices around us. Creative Acts for Curious People: How to Think, Create, and Lead in Unconventional Ways.

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Why Traveling the World Is the Best Investment in Yourself

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I’ve learned something different every day—sometimes every hour, and sometimes even more frequently than that. There are experiences and lessons you learn on the road that can be directly applied to business and investment. Learning to be curious about and gain knowledge from people will aid you in every aspect of your life.

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How to Boost Online Sales

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An email sign-up form with a promise of something in return: This can be a discount code, free e-book or video related to your business, access to a free consultation or another giveaway. Here are seven ideas for opt-in success: • E-guide: A wedding photographer might offer an article titled “What I Learned from Attending 105 Weddings.”

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How to Talk to Your Boss About Race: A New Book Explores Language Used in the Workplace and How We Can Improve

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Appropriately, the phrase “Stay woke” reappeared in 2014 as Black death started to fill our Twitter timelines and Black citizens took to the streets in Ferguson, Missouri. I also know I learned I was Black in first grade. And that was the day I learned what Blackness meant. That much I know. I tried not to cry. What Is Racism?

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