Author: Jordan Usrey
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Taking a Moment to Reflect on What 2025 Actually Gave You
It’s easy to move from one year into the next without really stopping. New goals, new plans, new pressure to do more. But before rushing ahead, there’s value in looking back. Not just at what you accomplished, but at who you became along the way. Success isn’t always loud. Sometimes it shows up quietly, in
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What Actually Makes the Workday Fly By
Everyone knows the feeling of watching the clock crawl. Every email feels heavier. Every task feels longer than it should. Time moves painfully slow. And then there are other days. You look up and suddenly it’s lunchtime. Or the day is almost over and you’re not sure how it happened. The difference isn’t usually the
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Why “Being Good at Your Job” Isn’t Always Enough Anymore
Most people believe that if they work hard, do their job well, and stay out of trouble, success will naturally follow. For a long time, that was true. Today, it’s only part of the picture. In modern workplaces, being good at your job is expected. What sets people apart now is everything around the work.
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The Skills Employers Are Actually Looking for (And Why Your Resume Might Be Missing Them)
When people think about getting hired, they usually focus on job titles, degrees, and years of experience. But behind the scenes, most hiring managers are paying attention to something else entirely: skills. Not just technical skills, but the behaviors, habits, and ways of thinking that show how someone will actually perform once they’re hired. In
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The Weird Way Money Feels More Real When You Do This One Thing
There’s a strange thing that happens with money the more digital it becomes.The easier it is to spend, the less it feels like anything at all. You tap your phone.You swipe a card.You click “confirm.” And somehow, hundreds of dollars disappear without triggering the same reaction as losing a $20 bill would. That disconnect is
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The Weird Side Hustle That’s Quietly Making People Extra Money
When people talk about making extra income, the ideas usually fall into two categories: painfully obvious or completely unrealistic. Drive more hours. Start a podcast. Build a course. Become a personal brand overnight. But there’s a strange, overlooked side hustle hiding in plain sight. It doesn’t involve social media. It doesn’t require networking. And it
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What to Prepare When Hiring a New Team Member
Bringing a new employee into your organization is more than filling a role. It is an opportunity to strengthen your team culture, improve processes, and set someone up for long term success. Proper preparation creates a smooth and professional onboarding experience that reflects positively on your company and empowers your new hire to thrive. Below
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An Unconventional Way to Earn: The World of Egg Donation
Why Some Women Explore This Unique Opportunity Egg donation is a path that some women consider when they are looking for meaningful ways to earn extra income while supporting others on their journey to parenthood. It is not a traditional side hustle and it requires careful thought, education, and personal comfort with the process. Still,
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The Power of an Office Book Collection
Why Books Still Matter in a Digital Workplace In an age where nearly everything is online, the idea of keeping a physical book collection in an office can feel old fashioned. Yet books remain one of the most powerful tools for creating an inspiring, thoughtful, and productive workspace. A strong office book collection does more
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The Rise of the Strange Side Hustle
Why Unusual Work Is Becoming the New Normal Side hustles have become a major part of modern work culture. Some people turn to them to earn extra income, while others see them as creative outlets that energize their daily routines. In recent years a new trend has emerged. People are seeking out side hustles that