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These famous speeches lifted hearts in dark times, gave hope in despair, refined the characters of men, ...

Before you have kids, taking business trips is no big deal. When you leave, you don’t have to worry ...

"Passion" is a word that's been thrown around a lot in the last few decades. People have a vague notion ...

Financial independence is a goal for a lot of folks. But what does it take to get there? My guest today ...

You’re in your cubicle, minding your own business, when a coworker walking by stops to talk. Seems ...

We live in a complex, fast-changing world. Thriving in this world requires one to make fast decisions with ...

Cash is no longer king. According to a U.S. Bank survey conducted last year, half of people only carry ...

Humans are storytelling and story-listening creatures. We use stories to teach, persuade, and to make ...

Along with a house and a college education, a car is often one of the most expensive things you’ll ever ...

Every year the cost of a four-year college degree goes up, forcing young people to take on massive amounts ...

Procrastination can be a big stumbling block to our success in life. If you’re a student and you put off ...

When we think of creative people, we often think of a genius who works alone, comes up with an ...

In today's hyper-competitive market in which technology is eating jobs, what sets the successful companies ...

"Compound interest is the Eighth Wonder of the World. He who understands it, earns it; he who doesn't, ...

Should parents help pay for their kids’ college education? It’s an issue folks have varied and strong ...

While it’s possible to get away with not writing or emailing a thank you note after a job interview if ...

A college buddy you haven’t heard from in years gives you a call to see if you want to do lunch. Heck ...

So you put your best game on during the interview process and convinced a company to extend you a job ...

Networking. You’re told it’s something you need to do to advance your professional life, but the tactics ...

You're a manager of a division in your company. Your team’s been facing a vexing problem for months, and ...