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How ‘The Intern’ Explores Transference and Its Impacts on Personal Growth

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It’s The Intern. The Intern does not disappoint in that regard. First, the obligatory plot outline: Retired executive Ben Whittaker (Robert De Niro) gets a gig as a “senior” intern at an up-and-coming fashion website run by Jules Ostin (Anne Hathaway). We can all learn from that. It’s not The Internship. And it’s great.

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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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They’re internal before they’re external. 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. Few distractions begin as a lifestyle.

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What I Learned From Wearing the Same Outfit for 2 Weeks

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To learn about the curious malady known as “decision fatigue,” I was given a very simple assignment: Wear the same outfit and automate as many daily decisions as possible for two weeks, then write about whether it gave me more mental clarity. president-elect of the International Positive Psychology Association told The New York Times in 2011.

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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. But it’s the vulnerability of the video that strikes a chord.

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Creating an Environment for Success with Dr. Adeel Khan

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During and after medical school, Khan discovered that people were focused on preventative care and immediate treatments rather than health and lifestyle tools that would create a lasting impact. Wanting to learn more, he traveled the world to learn from conferences and people in countries including Europe and Asia.

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What to Learn about Succession Plans From Queen Elizabeth and the British Royal Family

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While your business might not need a succession strategy as intricate as that for the House of Windsor, there are lessons to be learned from Queen Elizabeth and the British royal family on preparing for succession and establishing continuity in the absence of a longtime leader. Determine your objective. What better legacy to leave than that?

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Sun, Savings, and Success: 72% Of U.K. Workers Feeling Drawn To Digital Nomadism

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are considering adopting the digital nomad lifestyle. Others see it as an opportunity to explore the world, spend more quality time with loved ones, avoid daily commutes, or even learn a new language. A growing number of U.K. workers are seeking opportunities to work from sunnier, more affordable locations abroad.

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