List: FORGE & FEATURED | Curated by Michael Thompson

Dec 3, 2021
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FORGE & FEATURED
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The Shy Person’s Guide to Winning Friends and Influencing PeopleKindness is a superpower
Aug 13, 2019
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Aug 13, 2019
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The 7 Emails You Should Send Every Week to Get Ahead in Your CareerThere’s power in the inbox
Feb 22, 2021
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Feb 22, 2021
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Six Habits of Generous, Successful PeopleWhat sets them apart are the simple acts we don’t see
Sep 9, 2019
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Sep 9, 2019
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My Life Began the Day I Lost $250,000It took hitting rock bottom for me to learn the real meaning of success
Sep 24, 2019
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Sep 24, 2019
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What Happened When I Recorded Myself Speaking Every Single DayIt was awful — until it wasn’t
Jan 16, 2020
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Jan 16, 2020
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Cap Your To-Do List at Three Things Every DayWhen you get clear on what matters, you weed out what doesn’t
Oct 16, 2019
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Oct 16, 2019
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5 Questions Smart People Ask Themselves Before They Speak‘Am I adding to the panic or being a calming influence?’
Dec 15, 2020
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Dec 15, 2020
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The Key to Creative Work Is Knowing When to Walk AwayThe discipline to stop is just as important as sitting down each day to start
Aug 29, 2019
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Aug 29, 2019
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How to Get on the Radar of People You AdmireI’ve sent more than 200 cold emails throughout my career — and have gotten only three rejections
Jul 7, 2020
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Jul 7, 2020
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You’ll Never Get What You Want If You’re Too Scared to Ask For ItA story about being brave in moments that matter
Jan 7, 2020
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Jan 7, 2020
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If You Can’t Embarrass Yourself, You’ll Never WinWant to take a risk that people warn will be embarrassing? Good.
Aug 28, 2019
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Aug 28, 2019
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How to Stop Waking Up StressedTry this if you feel anxious and defeated before your first cup of coffee
May 4, 2020
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May 4, 2020
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Go Do Something That Doesn’t Make You Feel WorseAn unconventional piece of productivity advice
Nov 5, 2019
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Nov 5, 2019
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7 Magic Phrases That Make You Instantly Likable on Video Calls“I love the way you think.”
Sep 29, 2020
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Sep 29, 2020
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In Defense of PerfectionismThe work I hold closest is a result of aiming for great
Aug 16, 2021
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Aug 16, 2021
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Maybe the World Just Hasn’t Caught OnPharrell Williams, Maggie Rogers, and what it takes to stand out from the crowd
Oct 9, 2019
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Oct 9, 2019
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You’re Doing Everything RightWe’re told that success comes to those who outwork the rest. But my wife gave me the real message I needed to hear.
Nov 6, 2019
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Nov 6, 2019
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The One Word That Can End Any ArgumentFor me, it’s ‘banana’
Mar 11, 2020
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Mar 11, 2020
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In Planning Out Your Week, Prioritize ‘White Space’Take a break from what’s in front of you and finally see what’s around you
Jan 5, 2021
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Jan 5, 2021
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