Tag: Tuesday Takeaway
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Adam Braun: Never Take No from Someone Who Can’t Say Yes
Publishing our first cookbook was nerve-wracking for me—not the cooking, recipe-testing or food-photographing, but the part that happened once the book was live on Amazon: Actually announcing it to the world and, you know, selling it. [Insert full-body shudder here.] I hated asking for the sale, and I’d get so uncomfortable pitching our book to…
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“What Makes You Want to Storm the Castle?” The Question You’re Not Asking (But Should)
One quote from Miki Agrawal’s book, ‘Do Cool Shit,’ has resonated with me for years later. It’s advice from Sophia Bush, and it can apply to anyone who feels stuck.
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So, About Those Goals You Made…
Remember those goals we created at the beginning of the year? You know, the ones we scrawled across that starry-skied printable, told our friends about and then promptly forgot about? Okay, maybe we didn’t promptly forget about them. But at some point or another, life gets in the way, and those photos you promised you’d…
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6 Words That Changed the Way I Interact with People
At any given point in my day, there’s a nonstop to-do list running through my mind, almost like the headlines ticker at the bottom of a news broadcast: Return library book. Buy more peanut butter. Check if we need flour, too. Are the eggs about to expire? Come up with a dinner idea to use…
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Are You Chasing the Wrong Dream? The Should Vs. Must Test
Using Elle Luna’s “should vs. must” test can be a great way to figure out whether you’re on the right path and chasing the best dream for your future. Here’s what that means and how to go about it.
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The Best Book to Read When You Need a Career “Do Over”
Feeling like you’re trapped in the wrong job can be suffocating, making the moment you clock out feel like sweet relief—only to be drowned out hours (minutes?) later by the crushing realization that soon enough, you’ll be back. That’s no way to live, and Jon Acuff’s new book, Do Over, proves life doesn’t have to…
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What’s Keeping You From Your Best Work? These 3 Words Will Set You Free
There’s a saying in journalism that rings so true a friend tattooed it on her body: Kill your darlings. Whoa, whoa, whoa — don’t panic. As morbid as it sounds, it has nothing to do with serial killers or crime sprees. It’s a reminder that in order to create something truly compelling and great, you…
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What We Really Mean When We Talk About ‘Potential’
‘Potential’ is a powerful word — it gives us hope or dashes it, depending on how it’s used. It’s something we’re always trying to live up to, yet something we hope we never fully reach. After all, how sad is it to think that you’ve reached your full potential, and there’s no chance for improvement…
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Create Your Own Artist Statement for Life
Painters, illustrators and other artists of all ilks create a two- to five-paragraph statement that introduces people to their work and, by extension, who they are. It’s displayed in galleries, so visitors can get a sense of the artist while taking in his or her work. It answers some of those questions that arise when…
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The Toxic Truth About Being Passive Aggressive
Deep down, I’m a peacemaker. I always want to smooth edges, help people understand the other person’s side, and deflate a tense situation as quickly as possible. That tactic has helped me as a manager, student advisor and coffee-date companion over the years, but there’s an ugly shadow side to that need to cool things…
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“Should” Is A Red Flag In Your Life
“Should” is a tyrant. It’s Amazing Amy from Gone Girl. It pushes you to be more self-disciplined, and at times, a better version of yourself; it can get you to finally floss, go to the gym and write thank-you cards. Sometimes all in the same day. But it can easily take over your life, too.
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Amy Poehler: The Painful (Yet Powerful) Truth About Apologizing
“Sorry” is today’s version of “like.” It’s practically a space-filler, joining together two sentences while simultaneously smoothing things over: when we’re running late (sorry), when our arm grazes someone’s in a crowd (sorry), when we accidentally hand someone two meeting agendas instead of one (sorry).
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