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1: Is this person supportive? Ambivalent? Or demeaning?

How often do I interact with them—frequently or infrequently?

These are the two questions Sahil Bloom suggests we ask, as outlined in his book, The 5 Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life.

We begin by making a list of the key relationships in our lives.

“These can include family, friends, partner, or coworker relationships,” Sahil writes. “For … continue reading

For two groups of lifeguards at a community center in the Midwest, the answer was, a resounding “yes,” according to a study conducted by Wharton Professor Adam Grant shared in Chip and Dan Heath’s book, The Power of Moments.

This week we are exploring the power of purpose at work.  A definition of purpose I like is: Above and beyond making money, what difference do we make?

Exhibit one: the … continue reading