umbecalleMar 18, 20191 minKeep Your Network Small and Meaningful​The research on networking is clear: High-quality connections are more valuable than weak ties. That means a bigger network is not...
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umbecalleSep 28, 20185 minThe Lie That Perfectionists Tell Themselves Many of us hold principles that keep us from pursuing a more productive lifestyle. For example, one of the most common ones is the belief...