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StretchLabs Is Taking Stretching from a Pre-Workout Activity to Part of a Holistic Wellness Regimen

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We humans mostly stretch as a quick pre- or post-workout activity, though we have something to learn from our four-legged friends. One fast-growing company, StretchLab, is helping athletes and non-athletes alike learn how to incorporate stretching into their routines so they can move their bodies better.

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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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They met on Tinder in 2015 while living in Sweden as expats: Ellison, an aviation sales director from Des Moines, Iowa, and Darsy, a human resources systems specialist from Paris. They spent two admittedly short Swedish sailing seasons preparing for the inevitable roadblocks and learning how to co-captain on their own.

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From Olympic Bobsledder to Financial Adviser—Carlo Valdes Knows a Thing or Two About Second Careers

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Less than two years after graduating, Valdes not only made the squad, but his two-man team placed fifth at the World Championships in 2015. The emotion, I know it’s going to hit me when the time comes, going to end a lot of years of training and competing, just a huge chapter of my life. “I Thursdays and Sundays off.

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Why Human Connections Are A Business Advantage In A Remote World

Allwork

I’m confident anyone reading this has had experience a friend or employee leave for these very reasons. The McKinsey study summarizes that, “Employees want stronger relationships, a sense of connection and to be seen.” 46% of this group cited their desire to quit as wanting to work with people who trust and care for each other.

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How Three Post-Secondary Programs Are Setting Autistic Individuals on a Path to Success

Success

So, the duo founded nonPareil Institute, a post-secondary training institute, in 2008. We saw their self-esteem and self-confidence go up in that short amount of time.” Crew members follow their choice of tracks including “digital technology training,” “work-readiness training,” “community/social engagement” and “IT support.”

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BIG Self-Improvement…Commit to One Learning Event

Office Dynamics

Here’s a message about giving yourself permission to continue your learning journey for your BIG life. Obviously, these are individuals who have committed to a learning event. They will learn valuable information from our speakers and their peers. Learn as if you were to live forever.”

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Is shorthand still a relevant skill for a minute taker?

Practically Perfect PA

Many, many years ago, without a doubt, secretaries went to secretarial school to learn how to type and take dictation. Certainly in my country (New Zealand) there are very few places you can now go to physically to learn shorthand. This guest post was written by Robyn Bennett, Director, Team Link Training Ltd, New Zealand.

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