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Author: GIVE AND TAKE, ORIGINALS, OPTION B. professor. writer: work & psychology. Diver. Arguing like I'm right, listening like I'm wrong

Philadelphia, USA
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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Jan 3

    Success is not about competition-- it's about contribution. My new on givers and takers:

    108 replies 1,609 retweets 2,676 likes
  2. 13 hours ago

    Don't apologize for doodling: it rewards your brain much like laughing, dancing, or eating something sweet.

    3 replies 184 retweets 347 likes
  3. Jul 21

    Before criticizing people, walk a mile in their shoes. That way when you criticize, you're a mile away & you have their shoes. -Jack Handey

    14 replies 422 retweets 1,075 likes
  4. Jul 20

    Don't fret over your progress in a day; focus on what you accomplish in a week. My interview w/Christopher Nolan:

    5 replies 124 retweets 387 likes
  5. Jul 19

    To remember something, read it 2x with a long break in between. Forgetting leads to relearning, improves retrieval.

    8 replies 263 retweets 579 likes
  6. Jul 18

    Dear leaders: base your decisions on evidence, not Ayn Rand novels. They're good entertainment but bad philosophy.

    13 replies 69 retweets 194 likes
  7. Jul 17

    Success isn't being part of an excellent group. It's contributing to the excellence of the group.

    13 replies 175 retweets 392 likes
  8. Jul 16

    Cardinal rule of humor at work: make fun of yourself, not others. :

    9 replies 166 retweets 382 likes
  9. Jul 15

    An ideal corporate policy: on vacations, your emails are automatically deleted or rerouted. :

    15 replies 115 retweets 329 likes
  10. Jul 13

    How to build a collaborative culture: don’t accomplish your mission at the expense of your teammates. :

    9 replies 151 retweets 313 likes
  11. Jul 12

    Star performers take note: people gun for you if you're a selfish taker, but root for you if you're a generous giver

    4 replies 183 retweets 356 likes
  12. Jul 11

    College: What skills have you mastered? Applicant: Memorizing useless knowledge, padding resume with activities. Doesn't that still count?

    The new high school transcript: Goodbye, "What are your grades?" Hello, "What skills have you mastered?"
    14 replies 125 retweets 248 likes
  13. Jul 10

    Social media isn't about self-promotion. It's for idea-promotion: sharing your work & elevating the work of others.

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    18 replies 290 retweets 547 likes
  14. Jul 9

    "I hope you will be treated unfairly, so you will come to know the value of justice." Powerful message:

    11 replies 278 retweets 469 likes
  15. Jul 8

    Emotional work is undervalued. Skills in care, connection, compassion are increasingly vital:

    18 replies 380 retweets 750 likes
  16. Jul 7

    To gauge a culture, ask how people make suggestions: Bad: “Why bother?” Good: “Tell your boss” Open: “Email the CEO”

    12 replies 128 retweets 301 likes
  17. Jul 6

    Telling a female coworker she's ugly is hostile sexism. Telling her she's pretty is benevolent sexism. Still not ok.

    21 replies 133 retweets 309 likes
  18. Jul 5

    Doing 20 acts of kindness makes givers happier with jobs + lives, & receivers pay it forward with 278% more giving.

    9 replies 283 retweets 422 likes
  19. Jul 4

    "To be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects & enhances the freedom of others." Mandela

    4 replies 292 retweets 535 likes
  20. Jul 3

    After 2min of email, it takes 68sec to get back on task. To stay focused, we need to stop interrupting ourselves.

    16 replies 362 retweets 653 likes
  21. Jul 2

    VCs ask biased questions to entrepreneurs: 67% to men are on possible gains, 66% to women are on potential losses.

    18 replies 251 retweets 342 likes

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