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Leo Tolstoy's Anna Karenina Principle states, "Happy families are all alike, but every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way." He saw that unhappy families were each doomed by unique problems of their own making, while happy families were those who steered clear of such problems.The corporate world suffers from the reverse of the Anna Karenina Principle. Successful companies each seem to invent their own unique paths to success. But failing companies follow predictable death spirals that have been followed by many other companies preceding them.Often these "sinking ship" companies can seem to be doing just fine, especially to employees who don't have the experience to recognize the obvious signs. This is handy guide of what to look out for.If you work at a big company, look for:New opportunities are evaluated and shot down based on their impact to the old legacy businesses. (See The Innovator's Dilemma).Managers are paid for making quarterly and annual targets, so they avoid investments that pay off in the future since they detract from their bonus numbers. As the business declines, they simply negotiate lower bonus targets each year.You benchmark your performance against your direct, legacy competitors instead of the new disruptive entrants in your market. You think you are doing well vs. your competitors without being aware that you are competing in the equivalents of the Seniors Tour.Mediocre employees are not fired since their managers know they can't recruit better ones anyway.When asked "why do you like working here?" your employees talk about the dental plan.Your managers roll their eyes when you point out that how new technologies like Apple Watches, Twitter, and Amazon Web Services will impact your business. They call them "toys" and say, "our customers will never trust their businesses to those!"Your co-workers use Blackberries from 2009. They say, "I already know how to use it, and I don't need that distracting new stuff."You spend the first week of the quarter talking about long-term strategic planning. You then forget about it and spend the next twelve weeks scrambling to make the quarter.Instead of firing bad leaders, you create cross-functional committees to solve the problems those bad leaders created. When those problems persist, you disband the committees and bring in consultants to solve the problems the bad leaders (then the committees) created.All conversations about new grown end with reluctant middle management saying, "only if you give me more budget!" The budget never comes, and you all go back to what you were doing.You integrate acquired companies so quickly that you destroy their businesses and their best people leave.Or, instead of integrating the acquired companies, you keep them as independent business units and get no synergies. You integrate them in a hurry a year later during a cost-cutting exercise. The best people leave.Your CFO spends 5% of her time talking about innovation and revenue growth and 95% talking about cutting costs. She says, "that's my role here."The HR department thinks their job is administration, compliance, and keeping employees from suing, not ensuring the company wins in the market by having the best team.To pay $9.99 for an Evernote subscription, you need to wait a year for the "Information Technology Steering Committee" to approve Evernote as a vendor.You have a Chief Strategy Officer. People say, "I don't know what he does all day." He disappears and is not replaced.You don't target the best companies and try to hire their best people. Instead, you put three-page job descriptions on your website and wait for candidates to find them, fill out a form, and apply.People argue over offices. They all use the same excuse: "I'm on the phone a lot."You launch "innovation projects." When it looks like you'll miss earnings by a penny a share a few quarters later, those projects are cut. After those risky but innovative projects are cancelled, the people working on them are laid off, getting richly punished for their risk taking. No one ever signs up for an "innovation project" again."Succession planning" has become a euphemism for, "when the boss quits, just promote someone on her team so we don't need to pay for a search."You have five CEOs in five years. The board then announces the company is getting broken up and sold. They act like that was the plan all along, then lay off you and half of your co-workers.You ask your laid-off co-workers why they joined the company in the first place. Their answer: "job security."If you work at a startup:You never hear how much cash you have in the bank or hear what was discussed in the board meeting. When you ask questions, your executives say, "I need you to stay focused on your work."When you get your stock option offer, no one will tell you how many shares are outstanding or that the last round of funding came with a 5x liquidation preference.People never talk, coordinate, or even leave their desk because they "hate meeetings." (They actually hate each other).You "rehearse" for board meetings and spend a week on board meeting slideshows that are prettier than your customer slides.You have more MBAs on the team than engineers. They all do "business development" since sales is beneath them.You have a Chief Strategy Officer. No one knows what he does. He disappears one day and is not replaced.Your CTO just came out of a PhD program and wants to "commercialize his research."You have a raucous launch party that is attended by no customers, only your friends.When the product doesn't sell, you complain about how the customers "just don't get it" and aren't "visionary."You've fired three VPs of Sales because each one told you, "the customers don't want the product."Your CEO has a "great" customer meeting that he says is sure to lead to a closed deal before the quarter ends this Friday. All he needs to do is meet with procurement, negotiate price, win the deal, agrees on terms, write up up contracts, negotiate them, sign them, and invoice the customer. The deal closes 175 days later.You add features because board members want them. Your CEO calls himself a "visionary" in his bio.The CEO keeps everything secret because, "that is how Apple does it."The CEO approves all of the design decisions because, "that is how Apple does it."The technical co-founder is a bad manager so agrees to hire a VP of Engineering to replace him. He thinks that VP will report to him since he is the "visionary'".Your site is going to be ad-supported, and you have 1500 users.You get free lunch but have no customers.Your free lunch is taken away.Your boss renegotiates your salary and asks you, "how much do you really need to live on?"He offers you more stock options. He still doesn't tell you how many shares are outstanding.You get laid off and become a creditor to the company because they didn't reimburse your last five expense reports.The liquidation yields five Aeron chairs and a Nespresso machine, and Ashton Kutcher's stock is senior to yours.

Finding the right job candidates is one of the biggest recruiting challenges. Recruiters and other HR professionals that don’t use best recruiting strategies are often unable to find high-quality job applicants. With all the changes and advances in HR technologies, new recruiting and hiring solutions have emerged. Many recruiters are now implementing these new solutions to become more effective and productive in their jobs.According to Recruitment strategies report 2017 done by GetApp, the biggest recruiting challenge in 2017 was the shortage of skilled candidates.The process of finding job candidates has changed signNowly since few years ago. Back then, it was enough to post a job on job boards and wait for candidates to apply. Also called “post and pray” strategy.Today, it is more about building a strong Employer Branding strategy that attracts high quality applicants for hard-to-fill roles.Steps for finding the right job candidates1. Define your ideal candidate a.k.a candidate personaNot knowing who your ideal candidate is, will make finding one impossible. To be able to attract and hire them, you need to know their characteristics, motivations, skills and preferences.Defining a candidate persona requires planning and evaluation. The best way is to start from your current talent star employees. Learn more about their personalities, preferences, motivations and characteristics. Use these findings to find similar people for your current and future job openings.2. Engage your current employeesYou probably already know that your current employees are your best brand ambassadors. Same as current product users are best ambassadors for product brands. Their word of mouth means more than anyone else’s.Encourage their engagement and let them communicate their positive experiences to the outside. Remember, your employees are your best ambassadors, and people trust people more than brands, CEOs and other C-level executives.Involving your current employees can not only help you build a strong Employer Branding strategy, but it can also help your employees feel more engaged and satisfied with their jobs.3. Write a clear job descriptionsEven though many recruiters underestimate this step, it is extremely important to do it right! Writing a clear and detailed job description plays a huge role in finding and attracting candidates with a good fit. Don’t only list duties, responsibilities and requirements, but talk about your company’s culture and Employee Value Proposition.To save time, here are our free job description templates.4. Streamline your efforts with a Recruitment Marketing toolIf you have right tools, finding the right job candidates is much easier and faster than without them. Solutions offered by recruitment marketing software are various, and with them you can build innovative recruiting strategies such as Inbound Recruiting and Candidate Relationship Management to improve Candidate Experience and encourage Candidate Engagement.Sending useful, timely and relevant information to the candidates from your talent pool is a great way for strengthening your Employer Brand and communicating your Employee Value Proposition.5. Optimize your career site to invite visitors to applyWhen candidates want to learn about you, they go to your career site. Don-t loose this opportunity to impress them. Create content and look that reflects your company’s culture, mission and vision. Tell visitors about other employees success and career stories.You can start by adding employee testimonials, fun videos, introduce your team, and write about cool project that your company is working on.Don’t let visitors leave before hitting “Apply Now” button.6. Use a recruiting software with a powerful sourcing toolToday, there are powerful sourcing tools that find and extract candidates profiles. They also add them directly to your talent pool. Manual search takes a lot of time and effort, and is often very inefficient. With a powerful sourcing tool, you can make this process much faster, easier and more productive. These tools help you find candidates that match both the position and company culture.7. Use an Applicant Tracking SystemSolutions offered by applicant tracking systems are various, but their main purpose is to fasten and streamline the selections and hiring processes. By fastening the hiring and selection process, you can signNowly improve Candidate Experience. With this, you can increase your application and hire rate for hard-to-fill roles. Did you know that top talent stays available on the market for only 10 days?8. Implement and use employee referral programsReferrals are proven to be best employees! Referrals can improve your time, cost and quality of hire, and make your hiring strategy much more productive. Yet, many companies still don’t have developed strategies for employee referrals.This is another great way to use your current employee to help you find the best people. To start, use these referral email templates for recruiters, and start engaging your employees today!GetApp‘s survey has proven that employee referrals take shortest to hire, and bring the highest quality job applicants.If you don’t have ideas about how to reward good referrals, here’s our favorite list of ideas for employee referral rewards.

VA Form 21–4192 is an application for disability benefits and like similar state benefits, it must be filled out by the veteran or by his or her qualified representative. This is a private, sensitive, legal document and every dot or dash in it can be critical, so must be accurate and verifiable.Employers have zero responsibility to fill out this form or furnish information for it, however, Social Security would have all the information required that the Department of Defense did not have. The veteran’s DD-214 is likely required, but does not furnish all the information required on the form.

NOOOOOOO. You are talking to a military romance scammer. I received an email from the US Army that directly answers your question that is pasted below please keep reading.I believe you are the victim of a military Romance Scam whereas the person you are talking to is a foreign national posing as an American Soldier claiming to be stationed overseas on a peacekeeping mission. That's the key to the scam they always claim to be on a peacekeeping mission.Part of their scam is saying that they have no access to their money that their mission is highly dangerous.If your boyfriend girlfriend/future husband/wife is asking you to do the following or has exhibited this behavior, it is a most likely a scam:Moves to private messaging site immediately after meeting you on Facebook or SnapChat or Instagram or some dating or social media site. Often times they delete the site you met them on right after they asked you to move to a more private messaging siteProfesses love to you very quickly & seems to quote poems and song lyrics along with using their own sort of broken language, as they profess their love and devotion quickly. They also showed concern for your health and love for your family.Promises marriage as soon as he/she gets to state for leave that they asked you to pay for.They Requests money (wire transfers) and Amazon, iTune ,Verizon, etc gift cards, for medicine, religious practices, and leaves to come home, internet access, complete job assignments, help sick friend, get him out of trouble, or anything that sounds fishy.The military does provide all the soldier needs including food medical Care and transportation for leave. Trust me, I lived it, you are probably being scammed. I am just trying to show you examples that you are most likely being connned.Below is an email response I received after I sent an inquiry to the US government when I discovered I was scammed. I received this wonderful response back with lots of useful links on how to find and report your scammer. And how to learn more about Romance Scams.Right now you can also copy the picture he gave you and do a google image search and you will hopefully see the pictures of the real person he is impersonating. this doesn't always work and take some digging. if you find the real person you can direct message them and alert them that their image is being used for scamming.Good Luck to you and I'm sorry this may be happening to you. please continue reading the government response I received below it's very informative.   You have contacted an email that is monitored by the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command. Unfortunately, this is a common concern. We assure you there is never any reason to send money to anyone claiming to be a Soldier online. If you have only spoken with this person online, it is likely they are not a U.S. Soldier at all. If this is a suspected imposter social media profile, we urge you to report it to that platform as soon as possible. Please continue reading for more resources and answers to other frequently asked questions:  How to report an imposter Facebook profile: Caution-https://www.facebook.com/help/16... < Caution-https://www.facebook.com/help/16... >   Answers to frequently asked questions:  - Soldiers and their loved ones are not charged money so that the Soldier can go on leave.  - Soldiers are not charged money for secure communications or leave.  - Soldiers do not need permission to get married.  - Soldiers emails are in this format: john.doe.mil@mail.mil < Caution-mailto: john.doe.mil@mail.mil > anything ending in .us or .com is not an official email account.  - Soldiers have medical insurance, which pays for their medical costs when treated at civilian health care facilities worldwide – family and friends do not need to pay their medical expenses.  - Military aircraft are not used to transport Privately Owned Vehicles.  - Army financial offices are not used to help Soldiers buy or sell items of any kind.  - Soldiers deployed to Combat Zones do not need to solicit money from the public to feed or house themselves or their troops.  - Deployed Soldiers do not find large unclaimed sums of money and need your help to get that money out of the country.  Anyone who tells you one of the above-listed conditions/circumstances is true is likely posing as a Soldier and trying to steal money from you.  We would urge you to immediately cease all contact with this individual.  For more information on avoiding online scams and to report this crime, please see the following sites and articles:   This article may help clarify some of the tricks social media scammers try to use to take advantage of people: Caution-https://www.army.mil/article/61432/< Caution-https://www.army.mil/article/61432/>   CID advises vigilance against 'romance scams,' scammers impersonating Soldiers  Caution-https://www.army.mil/article/180749 < Caution-https://www.army.mil/article/180749 >   FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center: Caution-http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx< Caution-http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx>   U.S. Army investigators warn public against romance scams: Caution-https://www.army.mil/article/130...< Caution-https://www.army.mil/article/130...>   DOD warns troops, families to be cybercrime smart -Caution-http://www.army.mil/article/1450...< Caution-http://www.army.mil/article/1450...>   Use caution with social networking  Caution-https://www.army.mil/article/146...< Caution-https://www.army.mil/article/146...>    Please see our frequently asked questions section under scams and legal issues. Caution-http://www.army.mil/faq/ < Caution-http://www.army.mil/faq/ > or visit Caution-http://www.cid.army.mil/ < Caution-http://www.cid.army.mil/ >.  The challenge with most scams is determining if an individual is a legitimate member of the US Army. Based on the Privacy Act of 1974, we cannot provide this information. If concerned about a scam you may contact the Better Business Bureau (if it involves a solicitation for money), or local law enforcement. If you're involved in a Facebook or dating site scam, you are free to contact us direct; (571) 305-4056.   If you have a social security number, you can find information about Soldiers online at Caution-https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/appj/sc... < Caution-https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/appj/sc... > . While this is a free search, it does not help you locate a retiree, but it can tell you if the Soldier is active duty or not.  If more information is needed such as current duty station or location, you can contact the Commander Soldier's Records Data Center (SRDC) by phone or mail and they will help you locate individuals on active duty only, not retirees. There is a fee of $3.50 for businesses to use this service. The check or money order must be made out to the U.S. Treasury. It is not refundable. The address is:  Commander Soldier's Records Data Center (SRDC) 8899 East 56th Street Indianapolis, IN 46249-5301 Phone: 1-866-771-6357  In addition, it is not possible to remove social networking site profiles without legitimate proof of identity theft or a scam. If you suspect fraud on this site, take a screenshot of any advances for money or impersonations and report the account on the social networking platform immediately.  Please submit all information you have on this incident to Caution-www.ic3.gov < Caution-http://www.ic3.gov > (FBI website, Internet Criminal Complaint Center), immediately stop contact with the scammer (you are potentially providing them more information which can be used to scam you), and learn how to protect yourself against these scams at Caution-http://www.ftc.gov < Caution-http://www.ftc.gov > (Federal Trade Commission's website)

I’ll tell you a secret - you can thank me later for this.If you want to make the form-filling experience easy for a user - make sure that you have a great UI to offer.Everything boils down to UI at the end.Axonator is one of the best mobile apps to collect data since it offers powerful features bundled with a simple UI.The problem with most of the mobile form apps is that they are overloaded with features that aren’t really necessary.The same doesn’t hold true for Axonator. It has useful features but it is very unlikely that the user will feel overwhelmed in using them.So, if you are inclined towards having greater form completion rates for your survey or any data collection projects, then Axonator is the way to go.Apart from that, there are other features that make the data collection process faster like offline data collection, rich data capture - audio, video, images, QR code & barcode data capture, live location & time capture, and more!Check all the features here!You will be able to complete more surveys - because productivity will certainly shoot up.Since you aren’t using paper forms, errors will drop signNowly.The cost of the paper & print will be saved - your office expenses will drop dramatically.No repeat work. No data entry. Time & money saved yet again.Analytics will empower you to make strategic decisions and explore new revenue opportunities.The app is dirt-cheap & you don’t any training to use the app. They come in with a smooth UI. Forget using, even creating forms for your apps is easy on the platform. Just drag & drop - and it’s ready for use. Anyone can build an app under hours.

"If you only read the stuff that everyone else is reading, you can only think what everyone else is thinking."What was once a manageable undertaking, reading is now a mind-numbing decision between hundreds of thousands of blog posts, ebooks and podcasts -- most of which are poorly done, fake, wrong and/or just downright useless.Because I read a lot -- like a lot, a lot -- as well as curate a weekly newsletter of the best things I read each week, I’m often asked what my favorite blogs are.@LaurenHolliday_ Hi! Do you have a list of your favorite blogs? You always share such great content and I'm looking for more things to read!— Marissa Vessels (@marissavessels) July 6, 2017So I scrolled through my Pocket to see what blogs popped up the most and developed this comprehensive list of my “favorite” blogs.My list covers a wide spectrum of topics (as I love to read about a lot of different things so I can connect dots faster) and all are trustworthy (according to me).This list is in no particular order, and as I’m sure I missed some noteworthy blogs, please do leave recommendations in the comments below, along with why it’s a phenomenal blog and who would enjoy reading it.Here are the categories I cover:Best Blogs for EntrepreneursBest Marketing BlogsBest SEO BlogsBest Social Media BlogsBest Copywriting BlogsBest Career BlogsBest Personal Development (Lifestyle) BlogsBest Productivity BlogsBest Popular Online PublicationsBest Freelancing BlogsBest UX BlogsBest Blogs for EntrepreneursGrowth LabGrowth Lab teaches SMBs how to start, build and grow their businesses through ACTIONABLE, step-by-step, meaty blog posts. And when I say meaty, some are 30-40 minute reads.Link:https://growthlab.comWho owns it?Ramit SethiFave posts:How to market your company without alienating your customers*How I self-published my book and sold 180,000 copiesThe anatomy of a six-figure email courseTrend WatchingTrend Watching is one of my favorite hidden gems. They publish one free briefing per month, and they are ALWAYS WAY AHEAD OF THE CURVE!Who owns it?Reinier EversLink:http://trendwatching.com/freepub...Fave Posts:Peer ArmiesSympathetic PricingThe F-FactorThe Future of Customer Experience5 Trends for 2017The Future of Luxury2016: Back from the DeadOkDorkOkDork features in-depth guides and strategies, based on proven frameworks and past experiences. You’ll learn things like: how to start a business, marketing, and more.Link:https://okdork.com/blogWho owns it?Noah KaganFave posts:Peek inside Intercom’s Multi-million Dollar SaaS Growth StrategyTime Management Tips of Insanely Busy PeopleA (Proven) Freelancer's Guide to Growing Your BusinessFirst Round ReviewFirst Round Review features 4,000+ word interviews with the smartest startup founders and their employees. The interviews are told in a story-like format with actionable advice weaved in throughout each post.Link:http://firstround.com/review/Who owns it?First RoundFave posts:Here's Why You're Not Hiring the Best and the BrightestDesigning Your Sales Stack so That Customers Come to YouThe [Adjective] [Number] Things You Need to Know About ClickbaitHire a Top Performer Every Time With These Interview QuestionsThe Surprising Secret to Being a Good BossWhy Most Startups Don't Get PressContently's CEO on Winning at Marketing's Fastest Growing TrendProduct HabitsProduct Habits publishes “the best content for creating better products.” Product teams, startup founders and marketers will all enjoy Hiten Shah’s content.Link:https://producthabits.com/blog/Who owns it?Hiten ShahFave posts:Why Every Business Should Start with a SpreadsheetAcquisition is Easy. Retention is Hard.Why the Next Generation of SaaS Will Look Like FacebookYour Startup Isn’t Solving the Right ProblemGrooveHQ BlogGrooveHQ’s blog theme is “Journey to $10M a Year.” It features step-by-step, actionable case studies for massively scaling businesses.Link:http://groovehq.com/blog/Who owns it?GrooveHQFave Posts:How We Got Our First 100 Paying Customers in 24 HoursHow to Handle an Angry Customer Service Complaint on Social MediaThe Power of Testimonials (And How We Get Great Ones)How our startup almost diedOur Startup’s 12-Month Growth StrategyShopify’s BlogShopify’s blog is phenomenal. It teaches entrepreneurs how to build profitable businesses online. Its blog posts are actionable and meaty.Link:https://www.shopify.com/blog/Who owns it?ShopifyFave posts:How to Write a Blog Post (That Actually Gets Read)The Definitive Guide to Dropshipping with AliExpressHow We Built Generated $922.16 in Revenue in 3 DaysHow I Built an Online T-Shirt Business and Made $1,248.90 in 3 WeeksHow to Write a Marketing PlanSelling Your Shopify Store: How One Entrepreneur Cashed Out and Made $81KFour Hour Work WeekFour Hour Work Week isn’t just a blog, it’s a lifestyle (and book). On it, Tim Ferriss provides readers with actionable advice that spans the spectrum of productivity, making money, personal development, health and marketing/scaling.Link:http://tim.blog/Who owns it?Tim FerrissFave posts:Marc Ecko’s 10 Rules for Getting "Influencer" AttentionHacking Kickstarter: How to Raise $100,000 in 10 DaysHow to Gather 100,000 Emails in One WeekHow I Built a #1-Ranked Podcast With 60M+ DownloadsNathan BarryNathan writes meaty posts about design and marketing. Do you want to become a better designer? Or build audiences and sell products? You’ll learn both on this blog.Link:http://nathanbarry.com/Who owns it?Nathan BarryFave posts:Knowing when to quitFrom Losing Money To A 51% Profit Margin In 5 MonthsStep-by-Step Landing Page CopywritingCrewCrew is a freelancer marketplace for designers and developers. Its blog centers around productivity, creativity and growing your startup.Who owns it?Tiny CapitalLink:https://crew.co/blog/Fave Posts:From a Mailchimp email and Wufoo form to $25k in 3 monthsHow to hack your passionWe just killed 75% of our side projects. Here’s why.How to regain focus and increase your working memory in 3 stepsProfit WellProft Well or Price Intelligently’s blog is the best blog on pricing strategies for entrepreneurs.Link:http://blog.profitwell.com/Who owns it?Patrick CampbellFave posts:Why Tinder’s charging older users more, and why it makes perfect senseThe Saddest SaaS Pricing Pages of the YearHad enough of Comcast's appalling pricing strategy? So have IYour Complete Guide to 21 Subscription Billing SystemsMake ItA modern blog on all aspects of entrepreneurship by CNBC.Who owns it?CNBCLink:https://www.cnbc.com/make-it/Fave Posts:Diversify Your Income: All my Ideas for Making Money Online (By your’s truly)Former Google career coach shares a trick for figuring out what to do with your lifeHow to Work From Home and Get Stuff Done (By your’s truly)Best Marketing BlogsSumoSumo publishes the same type of actionable content as Kagan’s other site: OkDork.Link:https://sumo.com/storiesWho owns it?Noah KaganFave posts:How to Get Thousands of Leads from Quora in Five MonthsThe Cold Sales Email Bible (With Templates)How Tony Robbins Generates 1,000,000 Website Visitors Per MonthHow Shopify Increased Revenue 90% in 365 DaysHubSpotHubSpot’s blog is the original inbound marketing blog. While most of its content is now aimed at new marketers, sometimes you get some advanced gems!Who owns it?HubSpotLink:http://blog.hubspot.comFave Posts:The Blogging Tactic No One Is Talking About: Optimizing the PastTopic Clusters: The Next Evolution of SEOHow to Write In-Depth Blog PostsConversion Rate ExpertsThis blog is owned by the conversion rate optimization (CRO) agency, known as Conversion Rate Experts. It features in-depth case studies, usually about real results it delivered for its clients.Who owns it?Ben JessonLink:https://conversion-rate-experts....Fave Posts:How we made $1 million for Moz (formerly SEOmoz)How we increased the conversion rate of Voices.com by over 400%How we helped to grow a crowdsourced learning platformConversion for mobile: how we helped grow a FinTech company by 470%Conversion Killers: The Definitive GuideConversionXLConversionXL is one of the most popular blogs on conversion optimization, featuring actionable optimization advice, the latest research and detailed process maps on conversion optimization and data-driven growth.Link:https://conversionxl.com/blog/Who owns it?Peep LajaFave posts:How to Increase Conversions by Being Completely UnoriginalGoogle Analytics 101: How To Configure Google Analytics To Get Actionable DataA Step By Step Guide To Building Customer Journey MapsThe Advanced Guide to Emotional PersuasionMatthew BarbyLearn more about all things marketing through actionable, proven case studies and tactics by the Global Head of Growth & SEO at HubSpot.Link:https://www.matthewbarby.com/blogWho owns it?Matthew BarbyFave posts:How to Write for Top Tier PublicationsZero to One Million: an SEO Campaign BlueprintHacking Competitive Pricing Analysis with Scraping25 Growth Hacking Techniques for your StartupThinkGrowth.orgThis is HubSpot’s Medium publication that shares stories, insights and ideas to help readers grow their businesses.Who owns it?HubSpotLink:http://thinkgrowth.orgFave Posts:How to be Good at MarketingHow I Built a $100M+ Sales Channel By Challenging the Status QuoBuilding on Slack Saved Our StartupAndrew ChenLong-form essays on growth and cool things going on in Silicon Valley.Who owns it?Andrew ChenLink:http://andrewchen.co/recent/Fave Posts:The Law of Shitty ClickthroughsGrowth is Getting HardPsych’d: A new user psychology framework for increasing funnel conversionWhat 671 million push notifications say about how people spend their dayThere’s only a few ways to scale user growth, and here’s the listDigitalMarketerDigitalMarketer is the premier online community for digital marketing professionals. It’s a place where you can learn how to market like a pro, connect with industry experts, and get the strategies and tools you need to grow and scale your business to new heights.Link:http://www.digitalmarketer.com/blogWho owns it?Ryan DeissFave posts:The Ultimate List of Blog Post Ideas [2nd Edition]Customer Value Optimization: How to Build an Unstoppable Business[PDF Download] DigitalMarketer’s 101 Best Email Subject Lines of 2016CoelevateBrian Balfour writes detailed essays on growth and user acquisition to help you build a growth machine.Link:http://www.coelevate.com/essaysWho owns it?Brian BalfourFave posts:Inside the 6 Hypotheses that Doubled Patreon’s Activation SuccessHow To Become A Customer Acquisition ExpertGrowth Is Optional: 10 Reasons Why Companies Fail At GrowthBest SEO BlogsGapsGaps is a bootstrapped, three-man operation with the sole focus of helping create more online success stories by sharing unique business opportunities based on profitable case studies.Link:https://gaps.com/Who owns it?Glenn AllsoppFave posts:This 8-Page Website Generated Six-Figures in its First 8 MonthsThis Entrepreneur Makes $3M/Year Helping People Use His Brother’s Software90 of the Biggest Earners on Patreon (And What They’re Selling)BacklinkoBacklinko teaches readers how to rank higher in Google and increase traffic. This is *the* most actionable, in-depth blog on SEO out there.Link:backlinko.comWho owns it?Brian DeanFave posts:Video SEO: The Definitive GuideSEO Tools: The Complete List (2017 Update)201 Powerful SEO Tips (That Actually Work)How a Brand New Blog Generated 17,584 Visitors In One DayWe Analyzed 1 Million Google Search Results...Ahrefs BlogAhrefs teaches readers advanced marketing and SEO tactics. You’ll find detailed tutorials, case studies and opinion pieces from marketing practitioners and industry experts alike.Link:https://ahrefs.com/blog/Who owns it?AhrefsFave posts:I Just Deleted Your OutsignNow Email Without Reading. And NO, I Don’t Feel SorryGrowth Hacking Tactics That Every Startup Needs To Know*How a Viral Loop on LinkedIn Got Me 76k Email Subscribers in 1 Month200+ Actionable SEO Tips In One ‘Noob Friendly’ GuideHow long does it take to rank in Google? (A study by Ahrefs)How To Do Keyword Research in 2017 — Ahrefs’ GuideHow to Become a Marketing Manager*Moz BlogSimilar to Ahrefs blog, the Moz blog will teach you everything you need to know about marketing and SEO.Link:https://moz.com/blogWho owns it?MozFave posts:The Homepage is Dead: A Story of Website PersonalizationThe Art of Concision: How to Effectively Make Your Point in Fewer Words[Case Study] How We Ranked #1 for a High-Volume Keyword in Under 3 MonthsA Content Strategy Template You Can Build OnBest Social Media BlogsJon LoomerJon Loomer’s blog is all about Facebook ads -- for the *advanced* Facebook marketer.Who owns it?Jon LoomerLink:https://www.jonloomer.com/Fave Posts:How to Create a Basic Evergreen Facebook Ad CampaignExample: Facebook Ad Targeting and ResultsMy 15 Facebook Ad CampaignsAdEspresso’s BlogHootsuite’s AdEspresso has a badass “academy” that not only features meaty posts about Facebook ads but also insightful, in-depth guides and resources.Who owns it?HootsuiteLink:https://adespresso.com/academy/b...Fave posts:The Definitive Guide to Content CurationFacebook Ads Case Study: The Million Dollar Indiegogo Campaign7 Ways Psychology Can Make Your Facebook Ads UnforgettableWe Analyzed 37,259 Facebook Ads. Here's What We Learned.Social Media ExaminerSME’s mission is to help readers navigate the constantly changing social media jungle. It features original, comprehensive articles, expert interviews, original research, and the news you need to improve your social media marketing.Who owns it?Michael StelznerLink:https://www.socialmediaexaminer....Fave Posts:How to Find Social Media Micro-influencers for Your Small BusinessHow to Research Your Competitors on InstagramHow to Improve Your Facebook Ads With Customer ReviewsHow to Repurpose Videos Into Many Forms of Valuable ContentBest Copywriting BlogsKopywriting KourseOne of the absolute best copywriting -- excuse me, kopywriting -- blogs you’ll read.Who owns it?Neville MedhoraLink:https://kopywritingkourse.com/blog/Fave Posts:Advertorials: How To Write Them & Why They’re AwesomeCopywriting Headlines That Sell (with Templates & Swipe File)Elevator Pitch Generator w/ Examples & TemplatesCopywriter Salary Range: Entry Level to Successful FreelancerCopyhackersCopyhackers teaches its readers how to boost conversions with words that drive people to take action. It will teach you to write copy that you’re proud to show off on your portfolio.Who owns it?Joanna WiebeLink:https://copyhackers.com/Fave Posts:The Ultimate Guide to No-Pain CopywritingI used cold emails to 14x my freelance copywriting business.CopybloggerCopyblogger teaches readers how to create killer online content. Not bland, corporate crap created to fill up space. Valuable information that attracts attention, drives traffic and grows your business.Who owns it?Brian ClarkLink:http://copyblogger.com/blogFave Posts:21 Juicy Prompts that Inspire Fascinating ContentCopywriting 101How to Nail the Opening of Your Blog PostHow to Think About GoogleHow to Decide Which Content to Sell and What to Give Away for FreeBest Career BlogsQuartz at WorkQuartz at Work is a guide to being a better manager, building a career, and navigating the modern workplace.Who owns it?Atlantic MediaLink:https://work.qz.com/99u99U is an online publication for smart creatives -- designers, writers, entrepreneurs, marketers, etc. It kind-of reminds of Paul Jarvis.Who owns it?signNowLink:http://99u.com/Fave Posts:Nobody Cares How Hard You WorkYou Don't Need to Learn to Code and Other Truths About the Future of CareersThe 4 Types of Productivity StylesThe Careers Crossroads ChecklistHow to Fight Through Intellectual DiscomfortThe Danger of Making a Backup PlanHarvard Business Review (HBR)HBR helps you navigate all your workplace conundrums. From abusive bosses to staying focused in the office and the future of work, HBR covers it all.Who owns it?Harvard Business PublishingLink:https://hbr.org/Fave Posts:Why do so many incompetent men become leaders?Why your late twenties is the worst time of your lifeWhy you should have at least two careersThe H-1B Visa Debate, ExplainedHow to improve your business writingYour digital year in reviewTEDTED has even more phenomenal content hidden on its ideas’ blog. The posts are classic TED -- just like the videos but written -- for us people who prefer to read instead.Who owns it?TEDLink:https://ideas.ted.com/Fave Posts:What 2,000 deaths can teach us about living a good life7 lessons about finding the work you were meant to dofreeCodeCampfreeCodeCamp writes the meatiest blog posts about development, design and data science. Not interested in those topics? Me neither, but I still LOVE reading this blog.Link:https://medium.freecodecamp.org/Who owns it?Quincy LarsonFave posts:I spent 3 months applying to jobs after a coding bootcamp. Here’s what I learned.What I learned from reviewing 50 portfolios on Reddit in 3 crazy days.I wanted to see how far I could push myself creatively. So I redesigned Instagram.How to interview a companyHow to talk about your side-projectsHow I convinced an employer to take a chance on me and pay me to learn to code.You in 6 seconds: how to write a résumé that employers will actually readHow to not set a bunch of money on fireResumes Suck: Here's the dataI Will Teach You to be RichRamit Sethi turned his bestselling book into a hugely popular blog. On it, he shares proven tactics for salary negotiation, interviewing and getting rich.Link:https://www.iwillteachyoutoberic...Who owns it?Ramit SethiFave posts:Salary negotiation: How to negotiate better than 99% of peopleSecret scents of successHow to find your Dream JobHow to be popularUltimate Guide to Getting a Raise & Boosting Your SalaryHow to write an introduction email that works (with scripts)The Firehose ProjectFirehose’s blog teaches developers how to land a job and learn how to code… the right way. I also find some of its posts totally relatable as a non-developer.Who owns it?FirehoseLink:http://blog.thefirehoseproject.com/Fave Posts:Here’s What You Can Learn in 10 Minutes29 behaviors that will make you an unstoppable programmerThe Wrong Way to Learn to CodeThe Only Thing Between You and a New Job as a Junior Web DeveloperBest Personal Development Blogs (Lifestyle Blogs)Marc and Angel Hack LifeThe goal of this blog is to give readers the tools to identify and transform the limiting beliefs that keep you stuck. The blog offers more than 800 articles on happiness, productivity, emotional intelligence, relationships and self-improvement.Who owns it?Marc and Angel ChernoffLink:http://marcandangel.com/Fave Posts:7 Things You Have to Stop Believing to Live a Successful Life On Your Own Terms20 Ways to Accidentally Ruin the Next 20 Years of Your LifeAn Open Letter to Those Who Are Overwhelmed (and Not Sure What to Do Next)Mark MansonThere’s no sugarcoating with Mark Manson. That’s why I love his blog. He covers everything from happiness to dating to habits and self-knowledge.Who owns it?Mark MansonLink:https://markmanson.netFave Posts:1,500 People Give All The Relationship Advice You’ll Ever NeedFind What You Love And Let It Kill YouHow to be More Productive by Working LessWhat's the Problem With Men?Brain PickingsBrain Pickings is a one-woman labor of love — a subjective lens on what matters in the world and why. Mostly, it’s a record of Maria Popova’s own becoming as a person — intellectually, creatively, spiritually — and an inquiry into how to live and what it means to lead a good life.Who owns it?Maria PopovaLink:https://www.brainpickings.orgFave Posts:How to avoid workGivers, Takers, and Matchers: The Surprising Psychology of SuccessA Technique for Producing IdeasFixed vs. Growth: The Two Basic Mindsets That Shape Our LivesScience of UsScience of Us is a smart but playful window into the latest science on human behavior, with the goal of enlightening, entertaining and providing useful information that can be applied to everyday life.Who owns it?New York MagazineLink:http://nymag.com/scienceofus/Fave Posts:Do you have any idea what other people think of you?A psychologist explains how to revive a dead friendshipHow to be better in bed: 5 science-backed tipsWhy everything always takes longer than you thinkThe best way to follow your dreams is by keeping your day jobHow to make yourself work when you really don't feel like itSeth GodinSeth Godin is probably the only person -- besides Jason Fried -- who can get away with writing such ridiculously popular short posts. The man really makes you think and question the norm.Link:http://sethgodin.typepad.com/set...Fave Posts:Let’s stop calling them soft skillsFalling down the quality abyssThe interim strategyMake three listsThe Players’ TribuneThe Players’ Tribune is written by professional athletes. Don’t write them off if you’re not into sports. I’m totally not into sports, but I find the content just completely motivating.Who owns it?Derek JeterLink:https://www.theplayerstribune.comFave Posts:Ray Allen: Letter to my Younger SelfAntoine Walker: Letter to my Younger SelfSignal v. Noise“Strong opinions and shared thoughts on design, business, and tech. By the makers (and friends) of Basecamp. Since 1999.”Who owns it?BasecampLink:https://m.signalvnoise.comFave Posts:Exponential growth devours and corruptsDoes that matter?BASECAMP VALUATION TOPS $100 BILLION AFTER BOLD VC INVESTMENTReconsiderWait but WhyWait but Why is hilarious and, most of the time, pretty damn insightful. It’s also eerily on-point. Tim says what we’re all thinking. The blog isn’t about one specific topic, and it’s known for its signature stick figure comics.Who owns it?Tim UrbanLink:https://waitbutwhy.com/Fave Posts:Doing a TED Talk: The Full StoryHow I Handle Long Email DelaysHow to Pick Your Life Partner – Part 1How to Pick Your Life Partner – Part 2Thrive GlobalThrive Global’s mission is to end the stress and burnout epidemic by offering companies and individuals sustainable, science-based solutions to enhance well-being, performance, and purpose, and create a healthier relationship with technology.Who owns it?Arianna HuffingtonLink:https://www.thriveglobal.com/Fave Posts:10 Uncomfortable Things That Will Make You Happy and SuccessfulYou Need a Solid Daily Routine. Your Long-Term Success Depends on itAnything Is Possible If You Pay The PriceWhy Popularity Matters So Much—Even After High SchoolBarking up the Wrong TreeBarking up the Wrong Tree is written by Eric Barker. He answers all of your life questions and backs it up with science-based facts and expert insights.Who owns it?Eric BarkerLink:bakadesuyo.comFave Posts:This Is How To Make Friends As An Adult: 5 Secrets Backed By ResearchThe Science Of “Happily Ever After”: 3 Things That Keep Love AliveImpostor Syndrome: Why You Feel Like A Fraud And How To Overcome ItNYPD Hostage Negotiators On How To Persuade People: 4 New SecretsComputer Science Reveals 4 Secrets That Will Make You HappyHow To Increase Motivation: 4 Secrets From ResearchJames ClearJames studies successful people across a wide range of disciplines — entrepreneurs, artists, athletes, and more — to uncover the habits and routines that make these people the best at what they do. Then, he shares what he learns via his blog and newsletter.Who owns it?James ClearLink:http://jamesclear.comFave Posts:Constraints Make You Better: Why the Right Limitations Boost PerformanceEntropy: Why Life Always Seems to Get More ComplicatedHow to Spot a Common Mental Error That Leads to Misguided ThinkingThe Downside of Work-Life BalanceHow to Stick With Good Habits Every Day by Using the “Paper Clip Strategy”Art of ManlinessLadies, don’t let its name fool you. This blog offers lots of hidden gems for us as well -- from practical career advice and productivity tips to basic social etiquette.Who owns it?Brett McKayLink:http://artofmanliness.comFave Posts:Why Negativity Is a Social KillerDon’t Take Your Marching Orders From Your BellyHow and Why to Hold a Weekly Marriage MeetingHow to Manage Inbox Overload and Actually Get Stuff DoneThe Book of LifeIt’s called The Book of Life because it’s about the most substantial things in your life: your relationships, your income, your career, your anxieties.Who owns it?The School of LifeLink:http://www.thebookoflife.org/Fave Posts:How to get over someoneHow to decideWhat is love?The OatmealSimilar to Wait but Why, The Oatmeal features funny[-looking] comics that are so funny because they’re true.Who owns it?Matthew InmanLink:http://theoatmeal.com/comicsFave Posts:You aren't going to believe what I'm about to tell youHow to get more likes on FacebookWhy working from home is both awesome and horribleHow a web design goes straight to hellLiterallyScott YoungScott Young answers the question: “What’s the best to way learn?” on his blog. He teaches you everything he’s learned about learning and thinking. Super interesting stuff!Who owns it?Scott YoungLink:https://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/Fave Posts:How to Start Your Own Ultralearning Project (Part One)If You Had Ten Years to Learn Anything, What Would You Do?The most common misconception about learningThe Irony of Focus: Why Doing Only One Thing Actually Lets You Do MoreBest Productivity BlogsTodoist BlogThe Todoist blog is obviously about all things productivity. Its in-depth guides offer great insights to how to be more efficient -- with or without Todoist.Who owns it?TodoistLink:http://blog.todoist.comFave Posts:An In-Depth Guide To Choosing The Best Online Learning SitesThe Ultimate Guide to Personal Productivity MethodsSystemist: A modern productivity workflowWant to be more productive? Don’t go paperless.Farnam StreetFarnam Street is helps readers develop an understanding of how the world really works, make better decisions and live a better life. Shane Parrish address topics like: mental models, decision making, learning, reading and the art of living.Who owns it?Shane ParrishLink:Farnamstreetblog.comFave Posts:Becoming an Expert: The Elements of SuccessHunter S. Thompson’s Letter on Finding Your PurposePeople Don’t Follow Titles: Necessity and Sufficiency in LeadershipZapierZapier, the wildly popular workflow automation tool, has a phenomenal blog. Its in-depth, tactical posts will teach you how to be more productive in no time.Who owns it?Danny Schreiber is the marketing director at Zapier.Link:https://zapier.com/blog/Fave Posts:The Art of Delegating: What and How to Delegate to Your DirectsThe Beginner's Guide to Dictation Software10 Shortcuts for Composing Outlines, Research, HTML Tables and MoreThe Effective EngineerTime is your most valuable resource. Learn how to use it efficiently. And don’t let this name fool you either. I’m far from an engineer, but I do extract little gems of productivity inspiration here.Who owns it?Edmond LauLink:http://www.effectiveengineer.com...Fave Posts:The Highest-Leverage Activities Aren’t Always Deep WorkHow to Measure Engineering ProductivityTaking Ownership Is The Most Effective Way to Get What You WantThe 3 Keys to a Remarkable CareerAsian Efficiency“Don’t let the name fool you – this website is for anyone who is interested in time management and productivity, not just Asians.”Who owns it?Thanh PhamLink:http://www.asianefficiency.com/b...Fave Posts:Simple Ways to Collect Your Personal Data and Use it for Self-ImprovementThe Definitive Guide to “Batching” Your WorkBest Online PublicationsNew York MagazineNY Mag has a few different publications I just love, such as SelectAll, The Cut and The Science of Us. The content is forward-thinking and usually provacative.Who owns it?Pamela WassersteinLink:http://nymag.comFave Posts:Why Do We Humanize White Guys Who Kill People?Tumblr’s Unclear Future Shows That There’s No Money in Internet Culture25 Famous Women on Being AloneWhat Mass Killers Really Have in CommonCareer Advice From a High-Powered BusinessladyQuartzWhile I tend to steer clear of Quartz’s hard news posts, I tend LOVE its more feature-esque posts -- a lot of which are syndicated from other popular blogs.Who owns it?Atlantic MediaLink:https://qz.com/Fave Posts:We analyzed every “Modern Love” column from the past 10 years.How a spreadsheet helped me tackle my depressionBloombergWhile I don’t love Bloomberg’s political stories, I do love its meaty feature stories.Who owns it?Michael BloombergLink:http://bloomberg.comFave Posts:Confessions of an Instagram InfluencerAmericans Are Paying $38 to Collect $1 of Student DebtThe Wrong Kind of Entrepreneurs Flourish in AmericaThis Is How Uber Takes Over a CityAeonAeon is a digital magazine of ideas, philosophy and culture. Publishing new articles every weekday, Aeon describes itself as a publication which asks the biggest questions and finds the freshest, most original answers, provided by world-leading authorities on science, philosophy and society.Who owns it?Paul and Brigid HainsLink:https://aeon.coFave Posts:The weaponised loserStupefiedWhat know-it-alls don’t know, or the illusion of competenceColumbia Journalism Review (CJR)CJR’s mission is to be the intellectual leader in the rapidly changing world of journalism. Through its fast-turn analysis and deep reporting, CJR is an essential venue not just for journalists, but also for the thousands of professionals in communications, technology, academia, and other fields reliant on solid media industry knowledge.Who owns it?Columbia University Graduate School of JournalismLink:https://www.cjr.org/Fave Posts:The Platform Press: How Silicon Valley reengineered journalismSprawling freelancer network pays dividends for The Washington PostStop killing your social stories with bad headlines and imagesStylebooks finally embrace the single ‘they’Investigating the algorithms that govern our livesVice shows how not to treat freelancersNautilus | Science ConnectedEach month Nautilus chooses a single topic, and each Thursday it publishes a new chapter on that month’s topic. Each issue combines the sciences, culture and philosophy into a single story told by the world’s leading thinkers and writers.Link:http://nautil.us/blogFave Posts:The anatomy of charismaWhy your brain hates other peopleThis is your brain on silenceHow designers engineer luck into video gamesBest Freelancing BlogsPaul JarvisPaul is the creator of the Creative Class. He writes articles about creating a better (not necessarily bigger) business for smart creatives.Who owns it?Paul JarvisLink:https://pjrvs.com/articles/Fave Posts:Do what you say you’re going to doThe three most powerful newsletter automationsHow’d you get a book deal?Double Your FreelancingThis blog is great for new and old freelancers who want to earn more money and work with better clients.Who owns it?Brennan DunnLink:http://doubleyourfreelancing.comFave Posts:The Definitive Guide To Getting Paid As A FreelancerThe Freelancer’s Guide To Client Retainer AgreementsWhy You Should Learn Marketing AutomationBest UX BlogsThe LogbookThis blog is created by a remote design and development agency, called Hanno. It takes about its processes a lot, which I enjoy, and definitely can teach freelancers a thing or two about running a business/firm.Who owns it?Jon Lay, HannoLink:https://hanno.co/blog/Fave Posts:The 6 ages of an agencyInvesting in tools is a no-brainer. Here’s how much we’re spending.Stop reinventing the wheelPlaybooksNir & FarNir & Far is about the intersection of psychology, technology and business. Also known as “behavioral design,” topics include: UX, behavioral economics and a dash of neuroscience.Who owns it?Nir EyalLink:https://www.nirandfar.com/blogFave Posts:Hooks: An Intro on How to Manufacture DesireHow to Achieve Your Goals By Creating an EnemyHow to Clear Your Computer of Focus-Draining DistractionDtelepathyDigital Telepathy is a top UX design agency, and it’s blog is great! It’s about all things design-related.Who owns it?Digital TelepathyLink:https://www.dtelepathy.com/blog/Fave Posts:50 Beautiful Color Palettes for Your Next Web ProjectGoogle Spreadsheets: More Useful Than You Thought8 Reasons Why Pageless Design is the Future of the WebImprove Your Customer’s Experience With Experience MappingOrbit Media’s BlogOrbit Media builds websites. Its blog features posts about all things web design and marketing.Who owns it?Orbit Media StudiosLink:https://www.orbitmedia.com/blog/Fave Posts:Website Footer Design Best Practices: 27 Things to Put at the BottomSurvey of 1000+ Bloggers: How to Be in the Top 5%Website Navigation: 7 Best Practices, Design Tips and WarningsThis post originally appeared on The New and The Next.

I was selected for a summer internship 2016.I tried to be very open while filling the preference form: I choose many products as my favorite products and I said I'm open about the team I want to join.I even was very open in the  location and start date to get host matching interviews (I negotiated the start date in the interview until both me and my host were happy.) You could ask your recruiter to review your form (there are very cool and could help you a lot since they have a bigger experience).Do a search on the potential team.Before the interviews,  try to find smart question that you are going to ask for the potential host (do a search on the team  to find nice and deep questions to impress your host). Prepare well your resume.You are very likely not going to get algorithm/data structure questions like in the first round. It's going to be just some friendly chat if you are lucky. If your potential team is working on something like machine learning, expect that  they are going to ask you questions about machine learning, courses related to machine learning you have and relevant experience (projects, internship). Of course you have to study that before the interview. Take as long time as you need if you feel rusty. It takes some time to get ready for the host matching (it's less than the technical interview)  but it's worth it of course.

Departments of education and school districts always have to make decisions about what to include in their curriculum.  There are a lot of life skills that people need that aren't taught in school.  The question is should those skills be taught in schools?I teach high school, so I'll talk about that.  The typical high school curriculum is supposed to give students a broad-based education that prepares them to be citizens in a democracy and to be able to think critically.  For a democracy to work, we need educated, discerning citizens with the ability to make good decisions based on evidence and objective thought.  In theory, people who are well informed about history, culture, science, mathematics, etc., and are capable of critical, unbiased thinking, will have the tools to participate in a democracy and make good decisions for themselves and for society at large.  In addition to that, they should be learning how to be learners, how to do effective, basic research, and collaborate with other people.  If that happens, figuring out how to do procedural tasks in real life should not provide much of a challenge.  We can't possibly teach every necessary life skill people need, but we can help students become better at knowing how to acquire the skills they need.  Should we teach them how to change a tire when they can easily consult a book or search the internet to find step by step instructions for that?  Should we teach them how to balance a check book or teach them how to think mathematically and make sense of problems so that the simple task of balancing a check book (which requires simple arithmetic and the ability to enter numbers and words in columns and rows in obvious ways) is easy for them to figure out.  If we teach them to be good at critical thinking and have some problem solving skills they will be able to apply those overarching skills to all sorts of every day tasks that shouldn't be difficult for someone with decent cognitive ability  to figure out.  It's analogous to asking why a culinary school didn't teach its students the steps and ingredients to a specific recipe.  The school taught them about more general food preparation and food science skills so that they can figure out how to make a lot of specific recipes without much trouble.  They're also able to create their own recipes.So, do we want citizens with very specific skill sets that they need to get through day to day life or do we want citizens with critical thinking, problem solving, and other overarching cognitive skills that will allow them to easily acquire ANY simple, procedural skill they may come to need at any point in their lives?

"If you only read the stuff that everyone else is reading, you can only think what everyone else is thinking."What was once a manageable undertaking, reading is now a mind-numbing decision between hundreds of thousands of blog posts, ebooks and podcasts -- most of which are poorly done, fake, wrong and/or just downright useless.Because I read a lot -- like a lot, a lot -- as well as curate a weekly newsletter of the best things I read each week, I’m often asked what my favorite blogs are.@LaurenHolliday_ Hi! Do you have a list of your favorite blogs? You always share such great content and I'm looking for more things to read!— Marissa Vessels (@marissavessels) July 6, 2017So I scrolled through my Pocket to see what blogs popped up the most and developed this comprehensive list of my “favorite” blogs.My list covers a wide spectrum of topics (as I love to read about a lot of different things so I can connect dots faster) and all are trustworthy (according to me).This list is in no particular order, and as I’m sure I missed some noteworthy blogs, please do leave recommendations in the comments below, along with why it’s a phenomenal blog and who would enjoy reading it.Here are the categories I cover:Best Blogs for EntrepreneursBest Marketing BlogsBest SEO BlogsBest Social Media BlogsBest Copywriting BlogsBest Career BlogsBest Personal Development (Lifestyle) BlogsBest Productivity BlogsBest Popular Online PublicationsBest Freelancing BlogsBest UX BlogsBest Blogs for EntrepreneursGrowth LabGrowth Lab teaches SMBs how to start, build and grow their businesses through ACTIONABLE, step-by-step, meaty blog posts. And when I say meaty, some are 30-40 minute reads.Link:https://growthlab.comWho owns it?Ramit SethiFave posts:How to market your company without alienating your customers*How I self-published my book and sold 180,000 copiesThe anatomy of a six-figure email courseTrend WatchingTrend Watching is one of my favorite hidden gems. They publish one free briefing per month, and they are ALWAYS WAY AHEAD OF THE CURVE!Who owns it?Reinier EversLink:http://trendwatching.com/freepub...Fave Posts:Peer ArmiesSympathetic PricingThe F-FactorThe Future of Customer Experience5 Trends for 2017The Future of Luxury2016: Back from the DeadOkDorkOkDork features in-depth guides and strategies, based on proven frameworks and past experiences. You’ll learn things like: how to start a business, marketing, and more.Link:https://okdork.com/blogWho owns it?Noah KaganFave posts:Peek inside Intercom’s Multi-million Dollar SaaS Growth StrategyTime Management Tips of Insanely Busy PeopleA (Proven) Freelancer's Guide to Growing Your BusinessFirst Round ReviewFirst Round Review features 4,000+ word interviews with the smartest startup founders and their employees. The interviews are told in a story-like format with actionable advice weaved in throughout each post.Link:http://firstround.com/review/Who owns it?First RoundFave posts:Here's Why You're Not Hiring the Best and the BrightestDesigning Your Sales Stack so That Customers Come to YouThe [Adjective] [Number] Things You Need to Know About ClickbaitHire a Top Performer Every Time With These Interview QuestionsThe Surprising Secret to Being a Good BossWhy Most Startups Don't Get PressContently's CEO on Winning at Marketing's Fastest Growing TrendProduct HabitsProduct Habits publishes “the best content for creating better products.” Product teams, startup founders and marketers will all enjoy Hiten Shah’s content.Link:https://producthabits.com/blog/Who owns it?Hiten ShahFave posts:Why Every Business Should Start with a SpreadsheetAcquisition is Easy. Retention is Hard.Why the Next Generation of SaaS Will Look Like FacebookYour Startup Isn’t Solving the Right ProblemGrooveHQ BlogGrooveHQ’s blog theme is “Journey to $10M a Year.” It features step-by-step, actionable case studies for massively scaling businesses.Link:http://groovehq.com/blog/Who owns it?GrooveHQFave Posts:How We Got Our First 100 Paying Customers in 24 HoursHow to Handle an Angry Customer Service Complaint on Social MediaThe Power of Testimonials (And How We Get Great Ones)How our startup almost diedOur Startup’s 12-Month Growth StrategyShopify’s BlogShopify’s blog is phenomenal. It teaches entrepreneurs how to build profitable businesses online. Its blog posts are actionable and meaty.Link:https://www.shopify.com/blog/Who owns it?ShopifyFave posts:How to Write a Blog Post (That Actually Gets Read)The Definitive Guide to Dropshipping with AliExpressHow We Built Generated $922.16 in Revenue in 3 DaysHow I Built an Online T-Shirt Business and Made $1,248.90 in 3 WeeksHow to Write a Marketing PlanSelling Your Shopify Store: How One Entrepreneur Cashed Out and Made $81KFour Hour Work WeekFour Hour Work Week isn’t just a blog, it’s a lifestyle (and book). On it, Tim Ferriss provides readers with actionable advice that spans the spectrum of productivity, making money, personal development, health and marketing/scaling.Link:http://tim.blog/Who owns it?Tim FerrissFave posts:Marc Ecko’s 10 Rules for Getting "Influencer" AttentionHacking Kickstarter: How to Raise $100,000 in 10 DaysHow to Gather 100,000 Emails in One WeekHow I Built a #1-Ranked Podcast With 60M+ DownloadsNathan BarryNathan writes meaty posts about design and marketing. Do you want to become a better designer? Or build audiences and sell products? You’ll learn both on this blog.Link:http://nathanbarry.com/Who owns it?Nathan BarryFave posts:Knowing when to quitFrom Losing Money To A 51% Profit Margin In 5 MonthsStep-by-Step Landing Page CopywritingCrewCrew is a freelancer marketplace for designers and developers. Its blog centers around productivity, creativity and growing your startup.Who owns it?Tiny CapitalLink:https://crew.co/blog/Fave Posts:From a Mailchimp email and Wufoo form to $25k in 3 monthsHow to hack your passionWe just killed 75% of our side projects. Here’s why.How to regain focus and increase your working memory in 3 stepsProfit WellProft Well or Price Intelligently’s blog is the best blog on pricing strategies for entrepreneurs.Link:http://blog.profitwell.com/Who owns it?Patrick CampbellFave posts:Why Tinder’s charging older users more, and why it makes perfect senseThe Saddest SaaS Pricing Pages of the YearHad enough of Comcast's appalling pricing strategy? So have IYour Complete Guide to 21 Subscription Billing SystemsMake ItA modern blog on all aspects of entrepreneurship by CNBC.Who owns it?CNBCLink:https://www.cnbc.com/make-it/Fave Posts:Diversify Your Income: All my Ideas for Making Money Online (By your’s truly)Former Google career coach shares a trick for figuring out what to do with your lifeHow to Work From Home and Get Stuff Done (By your’s truly)Best Marketing BlogsSumoSumo publishes the same type of actionable content as Kagan’s other site: OkDork.Link:https://sumo.com/storiesWho owns it?Noah KaganFave posts:How to Get Thousands of Leads from Quora in Five MonthsThe Cold Sales Email Bible (With Templates)How Tony Robbins Generates 1,000,000 Website Visitors Per MonthHow Shopify Increased Revenue 90% in 365 DaysHubSpotHubSpot’s blog is the original inbound marketing blog. While most of its content is now aimed at new marketers, sometimes you get some advanced gems!Who owns it?HubSpotLink:http://blog.hubspot.comFave Posts:The Blogging Tactic No One Is Talking About: Optimizing the PastTopic Clusters: The Next Evolution of SEOHow to Write In-Depth Blog PostsConversion Rate ExpertsThis blog is owned by the conversion rate optimization (CRO) agency, known as Conversion Rate Experts. It features in-depth case studies, usually about real results it delivered for its clients.Who owns it?Ben JessonLink:https://conversion-rate-experts....Fave Posts:How we made $1 million for Moz (formerly SEOmoz)How we increased the conversion rate of Voices.com by over 400%How we helped to grow a crowdsourced learning platformConversion for mobile: how we helped grow a FinTech company by 470%Conversion Killers: The Definitive GuideConversionXLConversionXL is one of the most popular blogs on conversion optimization, featuring actionable optimization advice, the latest research and detailed process maps on conversion optimization and data-driven growth.Link:https://conversionxl.com/blog/Who owns it?Peep LajaFave posts:How to Increase Conversions by Being Completely UnoriginalGoogle Analytics 101: How To Configure Google Analytics To Get Actionable DataA Step By Step Guide To Building Customer Journey MapsThe Advanced Guide to Emotional PersuasionMatthew BarbyLearn more about all things marketing through actionable, proven case studies and tactics by the Global Head of Growth & SEO at HubSpot.Link:https://www.matthewbarby.com/blogWho owns it?Matthew BarbyFave posts:How to Write for Top Tier PublicationsZero to One Million: an SEO Campaign BlueprintHacking Competitive Pricing Analysis with Scraping25 Growth Hacking Techniques for your StartupThinkGrowth.orgThis is HubSpot’s Medium publication that shares stories, insights and ideas to help readers grow their businesses.Who owns it?HubSpotLink:http://thinkgrowth.orgFave Posts:How to be Good at MarketingHow I Built a $100M+ Sales Channel By Challenging the Status QuoBuilding on Slack Saved Our StartupAndrew ChenLong-form essays on growth and cool things going on in Silicon Valley.Who owns it?Andrew ChenLink:http://andrewchen.co/recent/Fave Posts:The Law of Shitty ClickthroughsGrowth is Getting HardPsych’d: A new user psychology framework for increasing funnel conversionWhat 671 million push notifications say about how people spend their dayThere’s only a few ways to scale user growth, and here’s the listDigitalMarketerDigitalMarketer is the premier online community for digital marketing professionals. It’s a place where you can learn how to market like a pro, connect with industry experts, and get the strategies and tools you need to grow and scale your business to new heights.Link:http://www.digitalmarketer.com/blogWho owns it?Ryan DeissFave posts:The Ultimate List of Blog Post Ideas [2nd Edition]Customer Value Optimization: How to Build an Unstoppable Business[PDF Download] DigitalMarketer’s 101 Best Email Subject Lines of 2016CoelevateBrian Balfour writes detailed essays on growth and user acquisition to help you build a growth machine.Link:http://www.coelevate.com/essaysWho owns it?Brian BalfourFave posts:Inside the 6 Hypotheses that Doubled Patreon’s Activation SuccessHow To Become A Customer Acquisition ExpertGrowth Is Optional: 10 Reasons Why Companies Fail At GrowthBest SEO BlogsGapsGaps is a bootstrapped, three-man operation with the sole focus of helping create more online success stories by sharing unique business opportunities based on profitable case studies.Link:https://gaps.com/Who owns it?Glenn AllsoppFave posts:This 8-Page Website Generated Six-Figures in its First 8 MonthsThis Entrepreneur Makes $3M/Year Helping People Use His Brother’s Software90 of the Biggest Earners on Patreon (And What They’re Selling)BacklinkoBacklinko teaches readers how to rank higher in Google and increase traffic. This is *the* most actionable, in-depth blog on SEO out there.Link:backlinko.comWho owns it?Brian DeanFave posts:Video SEO: The Definitive GuideSEO Tools: The Complete List (2017 Update)201 Powerful SEO Tips (That Actually Work)How a Brand New Blog Generated 17,584 Visitors In One DayWe Analyzed 1 Million Google Search Results...Ahrefs BlogAhrefs teaches readers advanced marketing and SEO tactics. You’ll find detailed tutorials, case studies and opinion pieces from marketing practitioners and industry experts alike.Link:https://ahrefs.com/blog/Who owns it?AhrefsFave posts:I Just Deleted Your OutsignNow Email Without Reading. And NO, I Don’t Feel SorryGrowth Hacking Tactics That Every Startup Needs To Know*How a Viral Loop on LinkedIn Got Me 76k Email Subscribers in 1 Month200+ Actionable SEO Tips In One ‘Noob Friendly’ GuideHow long does it take to rank in Google? (A study by Ahrefs)How To Do Keyword Research in 2017 — Ahrefs’ GuideHow to Become a Marketing Manager*Moz BlogSimilar to Ahrefs blog, the Moz blog will teach you everything you need to know about marketing and SEO.Link:https://moz.com/blogWho owns it?MozFave posts:The Homepage is Dead: A Story of Website PersonalizationThe Art of Concision: How to Effectively Make Your Point in Fewer Words[Case Study] How We Ranked #1 for a High-Volume Keyword in Under 3 MonthsA Content Strategy Template You Can Build OnBest Social Media BlogsJon LoomerJon Loomer’s blog is all about Facebook ads -- for the *advanced* Facebook marketer.Who owns it?Jon LoomerLink:https://www.jonloomer.com/Fave Posts:How to Create a Basic Evergreen Facebook Ad CampaignExample: Facebook Ad Targeting and ResultsMy 15 Facebook Ad CampaignsAdEspresso’s BlogHootsuite’s AdEspresso has a badass “academy” that not only features meaty posts about Facebook ads but also insightful, in-depth guides and resources.Who owns it?HootsuiteLink:https://adespresso.com/academy/b...Fave posts:The Definitive Guide to Content CurationFacebook Ads Case Study: The Million Dollar Indiegogo Campaign7 Ways Psychology Can Make Your Facebook Ads UnforgettableWe Analyzed 37,259 Facebook Ads. Here's What We Learned.Social Media ExaminerSME’s mission is to help readers navigate the constantly changing social media jungle. It features original, comprehensive articles, expert interviews, original research, and the news you need to improve your social media marketing.Who owns it?Michael StelznerLink:https://www.socialmediaexaminer....Fave Posts:How to Find Social Media Micro-influencers for Your Small BusinessHow to Research Your Competitors on InstagramHow to Improve Your Facebook Ads With Customer ReviewsHow to Repurpose Videos Into Many Forms of Valuable ContentBest Copywriting BlogsKopywriting KourseOne of the absolute best copywriting -- excuse me, kopywriting -- blogs you’ll read.Who owns it?Neville MedhoraLink:https://kopywritingkourse.com/blog/Fave Posts:Advertorials: How To Write Them & Why They’re AwesomeCopywriting Headlines That Sell (with Templates & Swipe File)Elevator Pitch Generator w/ Examples & TemplatesCopywriter Salary Range: Entry Level to Successful FreelancerCopyhackersCopyhackers teaches its readers how to boost conversions with words that drive people to take action. It will teach you to write copy that you’re proud to show off on your portfolio.Who owns it?Joanna WiebeLink:https://copyhackers.com/Fave Posts:The Ultimate Guide to No-Pain CopywritingI used cold emails to 14x my freelance copywriting business.CopybloggerCopyblogger teaches readers how to create killer online content. Not bland, corporate crap created to fill up space. Valuable information that attracts attention, drives traffic and grows your business.Who owns it?Brian ClarkLink:http://copyblogger.com/blogFave Posts:21 Juicy Prompts that Inspire Fascinating ContentCopywriting 101How to Nail the Opening of Your Blog PostHow to Think About GoogleHow to Decide Which Content to Sell and What to Give Away for FreeBest Career BlogsQuartz at WorkQuartz at Work is a guide to being a better manager, building a career, and navigating the modern workplace.Who owns it?Atlantic MediaLink:https://work.qz.com/99u99U is an online publication for smart creatives -- designers, writers, entrepreneurs, marketers, etc. It kind-of reminds of Paul Jarvis.Who owns it?signNowLink:http://99u.com/Fave Posts:Nobody Cares How Hard You WorkYou Don't Need to Learn to Code and Other Truths About the Future of CareersThe 4 Types of Productivity StylesThe Careers Crossroads ChecklistHow to Fight Through Intellectual DiscomfortThe Danger of Making a Backup PlanHarvard Business Review (HBR)HBR helps you navigate all your workplace conundrums. From abusive bosses to staying focused in the office and the future of work, HBR covers it all.Who owns it?Harvard Business PublishingLink:https://hbr.org/Fave Posts:Why do so many incompetent men become leaders?Why your late twenties is the worst time of your lifeWhy you should have at least two careersThe H-1B Visa Debate, ExplainedHow to improve your business writingYour digital year in reviewTEDTED has even more phenomenal content hidden on its ideas’ blog. The posts are classic TED -- just like the videos but written -- for us people who prefer to read instead.Who owns it?TEDLink:https://ideas.ted.com/Fave Posts:What 2,000 deaths can teach us about living a good life7 lessons about finding the work you were meant to dofreeCodeCampfreeCodeCamp writes the meatiest blog posts about development, design and data science. Not interested in those topics? Me neither, but I still LOVE reading this blog.Link:https://medium.freecodecamp.org/Who owns it?Quincy LarsonFave posts:I spent 3 months applying to jobs after a coding bootcamp. Here’s what I learned.What I learned from reviewing 50 portfolios on Reddit in 3 crazy days.I wanted to see how far I could push myself creatively. So I redesigned Instagram.How to interview a companyHow to talk about your side-projectsHow I convinced an employer to take a chance on me and pay me to learn to code.You in 6 seconds: how to write a résumé that employers will actually readHow to not set a bunch of money on fireResumes Suck: Here's the dataI Will Teach You to be RichRamit Sethi turned his bestselling book into a hugely popular blog. On it, he shares proven tactics for salary negotiation, interviewing and getting rich.Link:https://www.iwillteachyoutoberic...Who owns it?Ramit SethiFave posts:Salary negotiation: How to negotiate better than 99% of peopleSecret scents of successHow to find your Dream JobHow to be popularUltimate Guide to Getting a Raise & Boosting Your SalaryHow to write an introduction email that works (with scripts)The Firehose ProjectFirehose’s blog teaches developers how to land a job and learn how to code… the right way. I also find some of its posts totally relatable as a non-developer.Who owns it?FirehoseLink:http://blog.thefirehoseproject.com/Fave Posts:Here’s What You Can Learn in 10 Minutes29 behaviors that will make you an unstoppable programmerThe Wrong Way to Learn to CodeThe Only Thing Between You and a New Job as a Junior Web DeveloperBest Personal Development Blogs (Lifestyle Blogs)Marc and Angel Hack LifeThe goal of this blog is to give readers the tools to identify and transform the limiting beliefs that keep you stuck. The blog offers more than 800 articles on happiness, productivity, emotional intelligence, relationships and self-improvement.Who owns it?Marc and Angel ChernoffLink:http://marcandangel.com/Fave Posts:7 Things You Have to Stop Believing to Live a Successful Life On Your Own Terms20 Ways to Accidentally Ruin the Next 20 Years of Your LifeAn Open Letter to Those Who Are Overwhelmed (and Not Sure What to Do Next)Mark MansonThere’s no sugarcoating with Mark Manson. That’s why I love his blog. He covers everything from happiness to dating to habits and self-knowledge.Who owns it?Mark MansonLink:https://markmanson.netFave Posts:1,500 People Give All The Relationship Advice You’ll Ever NeedFind What You Love And Let It Kill YouHow to be More Productive by Working LessWhat's the Problem With Men?Brain PickingsBrain Pickings is a one-woman labor of love — a subjective lens on what matters in the world and why. Mostly, it’s a record of Maria Popova’s own becoming as a person — intellectually, creatively, spiritually — and an inquiry into how to live and what it means to lead a good life.Who owns it?Maria PopovaLink:https://www.brainpickings.orgFave Posts:How to avoid workGivers, Takers, and Matchers: The Surprising Psychology of SuccessA Technique for Producing IdeasFixed vs. Growth: The Two Basic Mindsets That Shape Our LivesScience of UsScience of Us is a smart but playful window into the latest science on human behavior, with the goal of enlightening, entertaining and providing useful information that can be applied to everyday life.Who owns it?New York MagazineLink:http://nymag.com/scienceofus/Fave Posts:Do you have any idea what other people think of you?A psychologist explains how to revive a dead friendshipHow to be better in bed: 5 science-backed tipsWhy everything always takes longer than you thinkThe best way to follow your dreams is by keeping your day jobHow to make yourself work when you really don't feel like itSeth GodinSeth Godin is probably the only person -- besides Jason Fried -- who can get away with writing such ridiculously popular short posts. The man really makes you think and question the norm.Link:http://sethgodin.typepad.com/set...Fave Posts:Let’s stop calling them soft skillsFalling down the quality abyssThe interim strategyMake three listsThe Players’ TribuneThe Players’ Tribune is written by professional athletes. Don’t write them off if you’re not into sports. I’m totally not into sports, but I find the content just completely motivating.Who owns it?Derek JeterLink:https://www.theplayerstribune.comFave Posts:Ray Allen: Letter to my Younger SelfAntoine Walker: Letter to my Younger SelfSignal v. Noise“Strong opinions and shared thoughts on design, business, and tech. By the makers (and friends) of Basecamp. Since 1999.”Who owns it?BasecampLink:https://m.signalvnoise.comFave Posts:Exponential growth devours and corruptsDoes that matter?BASECAMP VALUATION TOPS $100 BILLION AFTER BOLD VC INVESTMENTReconsiderWait but WhyWait but Why is hilarious and, most of the time, pretty damn insightful. It’s also eerily on-point. Tim says what we’re all thinking. The blog isn’t about one specific topic, and it’s known for its signature stick figure comics.Who owns it?Tim UrbanLink:https://waitbutwhy.com/Fave Posts:Doing a TED Talk: The Full StoryHow I Handle Long Email DelaysHow to Pick Your Life Partner – Part 1How to Pick Your Life Partner – Part 2Thrive GlobalThrive Global’s mission is to end the stress and burnout epidemic by offering companies and individuals sustainable, science-based solutions to enhance well-being, performance, and purpose, and create a healthier relationship with technology.Who owns it?Arianna HuffingtonLink:https://www.thriveglobal.com/Fave Posts:10 Uncomfortable Things That Will Make You Happy and SuccessfulYou Need a Solid Daily Routine. Your Long-Term Success Depends on itAnything Is Possible If You Pay The PriceWhy Popularity Matters So Much—Even After High SchoolBarking up the Wrong TreeBarking up the Wrong Tree is written by Eric Barker. He answers all of your life questions and backs it up with science-based facts and expert insights.Who owns it?Eric BarkerLink:bakadesuyo.comFave Posts:This Is How To Make Friends As An Adult: 5 Secrets Backed By ResearchThe Science Of “Happily Ever After”: 3 Things That Keep Love AliveImpostor Syndrome: Why You Feel Like A Fraud And How To Overcome ItNYPD Hostage Negotiators On How To Persuade People: 4 New SecretsComputer Science Reveals 4 Secrets That Will Make You HappyHow To Increase Motivation: 4 Secrets From ResearchJames ClearJames studies successful people across a wide range of disciplines — entrepreneurs, artists, athletes, and more — to uncover the habits and routines that make these people the best at what they do. Then, he shares what he learns via his blog and newsletter.Who owns it?James ClearLink:http://jamesclear.comFave Posts:Constraints Make You Better: Why the Right Limitations Boost PerformanceEntropy: Why Life Always Seems to Get More ComplicatedHow to Spot a Common Mental Error That Leads to Misguided ThinkingThe Downside of Work-Life BalanceHow to Stick With Good Habits Every Day by Using the “Paper Clip Strategy”Art of ManlinessLadies, don’t let its name fool you. This blog offers lots of hidden gems for us as well -- from practical career advice and productivity tips to basic social etiquette.Who owns it?Brett McKayLink:http://artofmanliness.comFave Posts:Why Negativity Is a Social KillerDon’t Take Your Marching Orders From Your BellyHow and Why to Hold a Weekly Marriage MeetingHow to Manage Inbox Overload and Actually Get Stuff DoneThe Book of LifeIt’s called The Book of Life because it’s about the most substantial things in your life: your relationships, your income, your career, your anxieties.Who owns it?The School of LifeLink:http://www.thebookoflife.org/Fave Posts:How to get over someoneHow to decideWhat is love?The OatmealSimilar to Wait but Why, The Oatmeal features funny[-looking] comics that are so funny because they’re true.Who owns it?Matthew InmanLink:http://theoatmeal.com/comicsFave Posts:You aren't going to believe what I'm about to tell youHow to get more likes on FacebookWhy working from home is both awesome and horribleHow a web design goes straight to hellLiterallyScott YoungScott Young answers the question: “What’s the best to way learn?” on his blog. He teaches you everything he’s learned about learning and thinking. Super interesting stuff!Who owns it?Scott YoungLink:https://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/Fave Posts:How to Start Your Own Ultralearning Project (Part One)If You Had Ten Years to Learn Anything, What Would You Do?The most common misconception about learningThe Irony of Focus: Why Doing Only One Thing Actually Lets You Do MoreBest Productivity BlogsTodoist BlogThe Todoist blog is obviously about all things productivity. Its in-depth guides offer great insights to how to be more efficient -- with or without Todoist.Who owns it?TodoistLink:http://blog.todoist.comFave Posts:An In-Depth Guide To Choosing The Best Online Learning SitesThe Ultimate Guide to Personal Productivity MethodsSystemist: A modern productivity workflowWant to be more productive? Don’t go paperless.Farnam StreetFarnam Street is helps readers develop an understanding of how the world really works, make better decisions and live a better life. Shane Parrish address topics like: mental models, decision making, learning, reading and the art of living.Who owns it?Shane ParrishLink:Farnamstreetblog.comFave Posts:Becoming an Expert: The Elements of SuccessHunter S. Thompson’s Letter on Finding Your PurposePeople Don’t Follow Titles: Necessity and Sufficiency in LeadershipZapierZapier, the wildly popular workflow automation tool, has a phenomenal blog. Its in-depth, tactical posts will teach you how to be more productive in no time.Who owns it?Danny Schreiber is the marketing director at Zapier.Link:https://zapier.com/blog/Fave Posts:The Art of Delegating: What and How to Delegate to Your DirectsThe Beginner's Guide to Dictation Software10 Shortcuts for Composing Outlines, Research, HTML Tables and MoreThe Effective EngineerTime is your most valuable resource. Learn how to use it efficiently. And don’t let this name fool you either. I’m far from an engineer, but I do extract little gems of productivity inspiration here.Who owns it?Edmond LauLink:http://www.effectiveengineer.com...Fave Posts:The Highest-Leverage Activities Aren’t Always Deep WorkHow to Measure Engineering ProductivityTaking Ownership Is The Most Effective Way to Get What You WantThe 3 Keys to a Remarkable CareerAsian Efficiency“Don’t let the name fool you – this website is for anyone who is interested in time management and productivity, not just Asians.”Who owns it?Thanh PhamLink:http://www.asianefficiency.com/b...Fave Posts:Simple Ways to Collect Your Personal Data and Use it for Self-ImprovementThe Definitive Guide to “Batching” Your WorkBest Online PublicationsNew York MagazineNY Mag has a few different publications I just love, such as SelectAll, The Cut and The Science of Us. The content is forward-thinking and usually provacative.Who owns it?Pamela WassersteinLink:http://nymag.comFave Posts:Why Do We Humanize White Guys Who Kill People?Tumblr’s Unclear Future Shows That There’s No Money in Internet Culture25 Famous Women on Being AloneWhat Mass Killers Really Have in CommonCareer Advice From a High-Powered BusinessladyQuartzWhile I tend to steer clear of Quartz’s hard news posts, I tend LOVE its more feature-esque posts -- a lot of which are syndicated from other popular blogs.Who owns it?Atlantic MediaLink:https://qz.com/Fave Posts:We analyzed every “Modern Love” column from the past 10 years.How a spreadsheet helped me tackle my depressionBloombergWhile I don’t love Bloomberg’s political stories, I do love its meaty feature stories.Who owns it?Michael BloombergLink:http://bloomberg.comFave Posts:Confessions of an Instagram InfluencerAmericans Are Paying $38 to Collect $1 of Student DebtThe Wrong Kind of Entrepreneurs Flourish in AmericaThis Is How Uber Takes Over a CityAeonAeon is a digital magazine of ideas, philosophy and culture. Publishing new articles every weekday, Aeon describes itself as a publication which asks the biggest questions and finds the freshest, most original answers, provided by world-leading authorities on science, philosophy and society.Who owns it?Paul and Brigid HainsLink:https://aeon.coFave Posts:The weaponised loserStupefiedWhat know-it-alls don’t know, or the illusion of competenceColumbia Journalism Review (CJR)CJR’s mission is to be the intellectual leader in the rapidly changing world of journalism. Through its fast-turn analysis and deep reporting, CJR is an essential venue not just for journalists, but also for the thousands of professionals in communications, technology, academia, and other fields reliant on solid media industry knowledge.Who owns it?Columbia University Graduate School of JournalismLink:https://www.cjr.org/Fave Posts:The Platform Press: How Silicon Valley reengineered journalismSprawling freelancer network pays dividends for The Washington PostStop killing your social stories with bad headlines and imagesStylebooks finally embrace the single ‘they’Investigating the algorithms that govern our livesVice shows how not to treat freelancersNautilus | Science ConnectedEach month Nautilus chooses a single topic, and each Thursday it publishes a new chapter on that month’s topic. Each issue combines the sciences, culture and philosophy into a single story told by the world’s leading thinkers and writers.Link:http://nautil.us/blogFave Posts:The anatomy of charismaWhy your brain hates other peopleThis is your brain on silenceHow designers engineer luck into video gamesBest Freelancing BlogsPaul JarvisPaul is the creator of the Creative Class. He writes articles about creating a better (not necessarily bigger) business for smart creatives.Who owns it?Paul JarvisLink:https://pjrvs.com/articles/Fave Posts:Do what you say you’re going to doThe three most powerful newsletter automationsHow’d you get a book deal?Double Your FreelancingThis blog is great for new and old freelancers who want to earn more money and work with better clients.Who owns it?Brennan DunnLink:http://doubleyourfreelancing.comFave Posts:The Definitive Guide To Getting Paid As A FreelancerThe Freelancer’s Guide To Client Retainer AgreementsWhy You Should Learn Marketing AutomationBest UX BlogsThe LogbookThis blog is created by a remote design and development agency, called Hanno. It takes about its processes a lot, which I enjoy, and definitely can teach freelancers a thing or two about running a business/firm.Who owns it?Jon Lay, HannoLink:https://hanno.co/blog/Fave Posts:The 6 ages of an agencyInvesting in tools is a no-brainer. Here’s how much we’re spending.Stop reinventing the wheelPlaybooksNir & FarNir & Far is about the intersection of psychology, technology and business. Also known as “behavioral design,” topics include: UX, behavioral economics and a dash of neuroscience.Who owns it?Nir EyalLink:https://www.nirandfar.com/blogFave Posts:Hooks: An Intro on How to Manufacture DesireHow to Achieve Your Goals By Creating an EnemyHow to Clear Your Computer of Focus-Draining DistractionDtelepathyDigital Telepathy is a top UX design agency, and it’s blog is great! It’s about all things design-related.Who owns it?Digital TelepathyLink:https://www.dtelepathy.com/blog/Fave Posts:50 Beautiful Color Palettes for Your Next Web ProjectGoogle Spreadsheets: More Useful Than You Thought8 Reasons Why Pageless Design is the Future of the WebImprove Your Customer’s Experience With Experience MappingOrbit Media’s BlogOrbit Media builds websites. Its blog features posts about all things web design and marketing.Who owns it?Orbit Media StudiosLink:https://www.orbitmedia.com/blog/Fave Posts:Website Footer Design Best Practices: 27 Things to Put at the BottomSurvey of 1000+ Bloggers: How to Be in the Top 5%Website Navigation: 7 Best Practices, Design Tips and WarningsThis post originally appeared on The New and The Next.