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February 24, 2014 Is Facebook Paying Too Much for WhatsApp? By Karan Girotra and Serguei Netessine Four reasons the deal may be worth its high price.

Networking Three Mistakes to Avoid When Networking by Dorie Clark Don't sabotage yourself. Managing yourself What to Do When You Can't Control Your Stress by Srini Pillay Don't rely on your rational brain. Finance What Executives Really Need to Know About the "Emerging Markets Crisis" by Joel Whitaker It's really only a few specific countries, each with different problems. Personal effectiveness How to Explore Cause and Effect Like a Data Scientist by Thomas C. Redman A personal exercise in causation vs. correlation. Managing yourself Seven Problems Your Inbox Can Solve by Alexandra Samuel If it's set up right. Work life balance Walk Your Way to More Effective Leadership by Louis W. Sullivan Bonus: You'll also improve your health and your relationships. Transportation Why One Executive Quit Business Travel Cold Turkey by Dan McGinn Venture capitalist Brad Feld says the toll of flying to meetings usually outweighs the benefits. Communication The Other Factor that Makes an Idea Spread by Julianne Wurm It has nothing to do with the content.

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