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An Unconventional Way to Find Your Life Purpose—and 11 Other Things to Know Now

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Work Hard

  • How to Find Your Life Purpose: An Unconventional Approach (Zen Habits)
  • 8 Tips and Tricks to Be a LinkedIn Power User (Mashable)
  • Maintaining Work-Life Balance From the Start of Your Career (Business Insider)
  • How to Be “Open to New Opportunities” Without Tipping Off Your Boss (The Daily Muse)


Live Smart

  • How to Command a Room Like Stephen Colbert (Fast Company)
  • I Went 7 Days Without Complaining (Science of Us)
  • How to Survive a Party or Social Gathering as an Introvert (Lifehacker)
  • 6 Ways to Save More Without Even Thinking About It (The Daily Muse)


Play Often

  • How to Decide Where to Travel Next (Wayfarer)
  • First Date Conversations: 5 Things Research Says You Should Talk About (TIME)
  • Quiz: What Style of Yoga is Best for You? (Greatist)
  • The New Tool That Will Transform Your Weeknight Dinner Standard (The Daily Muse)


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