Cut Your Losses: How To Know When To Quit

Finishing is important, but when your projects start to cause more harm than good, it may be time to think about throwing in the towel.

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Jonathan Adler: Keep Other People's Opinions Out Of Your Creative Process

"I wanted to follow my heart and not be strategic and throw all preconceived ideas away," says Jonathan Alder in this talk about ignoring other people's opinions and charting your own path to creative fullfillment.

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The Thinking Mindset vs. The Doing Mindset: Pick One (And Only One)

The motivation to think and the motivation to act strike us at different times. Plan your day accordingly.

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99U Is Hiring a Lead Events Producer!

We're seeking a super-talented, freelance events producer to help us execute our biggest annual event, the 99U Conference. Do you have what it takes?

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Building a Crowd: Make Sure Your Book Has Readers Before You Publish

Build a community of fans and customers before you release your work to dramatically increase your chances of success and be lightyears ahead of your peers.

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Grin and Bear It: How to Tackle Your Tougher Tasks

11 tips for your most difficult and dreaded workday tasks from J.J. Ramberg host of Your Business on MSNBC and author of "It's Your Business."

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Grin and Bare It: How to Tackle Your Tougher Tasks

11 tips for your most difficult and dreaded workday tasks from J.J. Ramberg host of Your Business on MSNBC and author of "It's Your Business."

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The Power of Negative Thinking

Pop psychology tells us we can't go wrong with positive thinking. But new studies show that taking account of our obstacles is essential to success.

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Piya Sorcar: Why You Should Obsess Over Quality

Speed isn't everything. Nonprofit founder Piya Sorcar (TeachAIDS) describes how measured growth and iteration can benefit startups dealing with sensitive issues.

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Piya Socar: Why You Should Obsess Over Quality

Speed isn't everything. Nonprofit founder Piya Sorcar (TeachAIDS) describes how measured growth and iteration can benefit startups dealing with sensitive issues.

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Hacking Habits: How To Make New Behaviors Last For Good

Want to write everyday? Start exercising? Quit smoking? We look at how to hack our brains' hard-wired habit loops to change our lives for the better.

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