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101 Questions to Ask Yourself Before It's Too Late—and 11 Other Things to Know This Week

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Work Hard

  • What Employers Want to See When They Google You (Brazen Life)
  • 4 Things Your Company Might Tell You That Simply Aren’t True (U.S. News)
  • The Proper Way to Quit (LinkedIn)
  • Do You Have a Career Emergency Plan? (Hint: You Should) (The Daily Muse)


Live Smart

  • 101 Thought-Provoking Questions to Ask Yourself Before It’s Too Late (Pick the Brain)
  • Choosing Income-Positive Hobbies and Projects (The Simple Dollar)
  • When Do Chefs and Doctors Buy Generic? (NPR)
  • The Rule of 52 and 17: It’s Random, But it Ups Your Productivity (The Daily Muse)


Play Often

  • 5 Bucket-List Trips That Won’t Break the Bank (DailyWorth)
  • How to Be the Best Gift-Giver Ever (Apartment Therapy)
  • Google’s Guide to International Street Art (PureWow)
  • The Most Useful Personality Quiz You’ll Take All Week (The Daily Muse)


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