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Stop Trusting Yourself
The New York Times: TRUST is a double-edged sword. Though you can accomplish more in life if you put your faith in others, doing so also leaves you vulnerable. If your friend, business partner or
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Are You Vain Enough to Get Ahead?
The Wall Street Journal: You don’t have to be a total narcissist to be a successful executive – but a solid dash of ego can help. Self-aggrandizing individuals with a need for impact and power
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Is Narcissism Essential for Success?
While narcissists are likely to garner leadership positions, there’s no evidence of a link between narcissism and a leader’s success.
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To Stop Procrastinating, Look to Science of Mood Repair
The Wall Street Journal: Procrastinators, take note: If you’ve tried building self-discipline and you’re still putting things off, maybe you need to try something different. One new approach: Check your mood. Often, procrastinators attempt to
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New Year’s Resolutions and the Fear of Losing Money
The New Yorker: To commit to a New Year’s resolution is to gamble. Gym memberships and weight-loss programs are expensive, but they’re good investments if they bring health and happiness. Unfortunately, as I learned eight
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How to Keep Your Resolutions
The New York Times: IT’S that time of year again. Maybe it’s your waistline you’re worried about, or maybe it’s the smoking habit you just can’t seem to kick. To improve your chances of keeping
