Don't Be Afraid to Ask for Advice (It Makes You Look Smarter)
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Picture this: You're new on the job. Everyone else seems to already know what they're doing, but you -- you aren't sure where anything is.
You Work Too Much: How a Longer Workweek is Costing Us All
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The 40-hour workweek? In the United States, it's a myth.
5 Storytelling Rules Photographers Should Borrow From Pixar
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When Pixar's Story Artist Emma Coats tweeted a list of the studio's rules for storytelling back in 2011, creative professionals from all disciplines latched on to them, because they apply to so many of things we try to do. Which could be chalked up to the fact that most creative pursuits share similar themes — or because, for many of us, because storytelling is a crucial part of our work, regardless of what kind of work we do.
9 Vintage Photos of Cats Prove We've Always Been Obsessed
Contrary to what the internet might have you believe, taking pictures of cats is not a new obsession. Since the dawn of photography, people with cameras have been aiming them at their pets who, though not always the most willing subjects, are usually the most handy.
Radiolab's Jad Abumrad on the 'Radical Uncertainty' of Creating Something New
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2011 MacArthur Fellow Jad Abumrad, who most public radio-lovers know as the co-founder and co-host of WYNC's extremely popular, award-winning program, Radiolab, got his start in musical composition, and helped define the non-traditional, audio-rich sound of the show, which has now been on the air in some form for over a decade.
3 Ways to Wake Up and Reengage Your Neglected Email List
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“How do you move a "cold" email list to a "warm" list? ”
— Viewer from Market, Launch, and Sell Your Next Big Thing
So, you haven’t emailed your list in a while?
DIY Idea: Use Thrifted Picture Frames for Home Decor
Well one day, I finally decided to do just that. I have an entire drawer of envelopes full of paper memories: fliers, tickets, cards, photos, and other memorabilia.