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Former editor Trish Hall has written a new how-to book, "Writing to Persuade: How to Bring People Over to Your Side." She joins host Lisa Mullins to talk about the book.

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Often people don’t feel happy with their progress, because they have no idea where they want to get to. As soon as you materialise in your mind how you want to look or what numbers you want to hit, and set a timeline for hitting those goals, you crea

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Q. What was the problem you were grappling with? a. I once walked into a role with utmost confidence in my functional skills and my ability to deliver the mandate. While I did succeed, it came with a lot of pain, at the cost of some relationships whi

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I can remember, almost a decade ago, when I was convinced out of my “Young-Earth” Creationism. It was almost a process of de-radicalization. During high school I was a generic Christian, but then some friends suggested I watch a video of a pastor onl

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ABC. Always be closing.” Everyone in sales has heard that line. The rest of the world probably knows it from the 1992 film Glengarry Glen Ross, where Alec Baldwin’s character treats it as gospel. It’s taken as truth in the sales world. But here’s the

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Are we really responsible for our own thoughts? In his debut book, neuroscientist Mariano Sigman attempts to answer this question as he explores the human brain. He delves into the basics of neuroscience, psychology and other fields of study, in the

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Readers react to a report on a new study suggesting that students should ignore the oft-repeated advice.

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Why is a statement like “vaccines cause autism” persuasive or not? Each side of the issue will no doubt claim some support, but if we know anything about psychology, it’s that facts don’t always settle an argument. Those who claim a link between vacc

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Ever had a politician call you for advice on a gun bill? I have, and I’m just a regular person from the burbs. I don’t have a prestigious job, money, or special political training. I don’t even like politics. How did I get into a position of influenc

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The odds of altering the outcome of the election: close to zero. The odds of altering your relationship with your family: much higher.

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Jonathan Swift was one to choose his words carefully. In a letter from 1725 written to his good friend, the poet and satirist Alexander Pope, he contested the contemporary definition of humanity. “I have got materials toward a treatise, proving the f

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On the eve of the 2016 Bledisloe Cup match Australian rugby coach Michael Cheika woke up to an uncomfortable surprise. There splashed on the front page of a national newspaper he saw himself dressed as a circus clown complete with a bright red nose.

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The political journalist on the timidity of liberal foundations, the peril of ignoring local reporting, and whether organizers have succeeded where party politics has failed.

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Patience may need to be your keyword this week. Take your time, and allow things to unfold gently and easily. Financially you may be juggling different challenges. Keep an optimistic attitude and everything will eventually resolve itself. Your online

New Idea

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A bold financial venture or taking a big financial step will change how you manage your money and plan for the future. An unusual new possession will also be meaningful. Initiating a discussion that you’re keen to have will answer important questions

GQ India

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How does it feel to be the country’s youngest billionaire? Honestly, it doesn’t mean much. Beyond a point, you’ve got to stop focusing on that aspect of life. A tag like that just embarrasses you and puts you on the spot. I get a little more attenti

Psychologies

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• NOTICE how often you say ‘I should’, ‘I ought’ or ‘I must’ to yourself. Also notice how often you make judgments about other people in the same way: ‘They ought’ or ‘they should or shouldn’t’. • CONSIDER the impact of your words on you. • CHANGE th

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MY JOB IN ONE SENTENCE: I’m always looking for new inspiration to bring to the design of hospitality spaces. WHAT I ENJOY MOST ABOUT MY WORK: Every project is unique and allows for the creation of a new experience for guests. A PERK OF THE JOB: I g

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We’ve been helping the world discover the best in hi-fi and home entertainment for more than 40 years, and have more than 100 years of reviewing experience under our collective belts – so you can count on our expert opinion. We test every product aga

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A lot less rest! I guess that’s self employment though. There’s no one to fall back on except you and your own work ethic. What is your attitude to tools and equipment? Are you a ‘hand tools only’ maker? Or a whatever it takes to speed things up type

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Q. The biggest challenge you faced in your career A. When I joined the business in 2006, we were hit by the perfect storm rising costs, labour strife, heightened competition, talent attrition, financial stress and irate customers. Together, they po

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“Hospitality is really key,” says Antony Pearce of Timothy Oulton, a brand that values each piece of furniture for its individual importance and function. “Sofas are a central part of the home but the dining table is really where all the action is.”

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Rotman Management

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by Farhan Thawar Early in my career, when I was working at Trilogy Software, one of my fellow managers was never at his desk. When I did see him, he seemed to be doing really random things — talking to one person, going for coffee with another, or ju

WellBeing

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I started this job with the intention to never leave. What could possibly be better, I thought, than helping to synthesise empirical research and traditional wisdom and presenting it in a tactile, accessible format to an expanding circle of smart peo

The Atlantic

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One hundred and forty-seven Republican members of Congress voted to sustain a delusion in the American mind.

Guernica Magazine

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Meg Wolitzer discusses politics and process in the context of her new novel, The Female Persuasion. The post Striving for Purpose appeared first on Guernica.