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How to make an immediate impact in a new job
Meta's CTO algorithm to make a fast impact in your new job.

September 2024

First impressions last: the halo effect in psychology, marketing, and everyday life
Exploring how first impressions can alter our entire judgment.
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How to write the perfect CV with former Amazon VP Ethan Evans
What it takes to write the perfect CV to land your next job.
The importance of humor in business and parenting
Why leading with laughter can help you manage both kids and people at work
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Say "thank you" instead of "sorry" when mistakes happen
When recovering from a bad service, you should show gratitude instead of providing an apology to your customers
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Why not to do a startup
Marc Andreessen on why you shouldn't start a startup.
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August 2024

How this 1917 composition will inspire you to be better
B. C. Forbes - founder of Forbes magazine - was dropping words of wisdom in his book "Key of Success" more than a century ago.
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"Getting Better" Reader favorites ❤️
Sharing some of the newsletters you loved the most.
Why putting our phone away isn’t enough: The "Brain Drain" effect
The hidden cognitive cost of keeping your phone close and what we can do about it.
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The Olympic Medal Paradox
Why bronze medalists smile more and what we can learn from it.
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July 2024

How self-efficacy helps athletes achieve the impossible at the Olympics
Bandura's self-efficacy theory explains Italy's incredible success at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
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5 Learnings from the Biggest Band in the World
Five timeless lessons to guide your career and life, with a little help from my friends.
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