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Taming the Epic To-Do List by Allison Rimm

You need two of them, plus a list of things you've decided aren't worth your time.

Psychology

Research: Learning a Little About Something Makes Us Overconfident by Carmen Sanchez, David Dunning

Beginners quickly lose the ability to judge their own competence.

Race

How Black Women Describe Navigating Race and Gender in the Workplace by Maura Cheeks

Interviews with ten professional women of color.

Business history

Research: The Industrial Revolution Left Psychological Scars That Can Still Be Seen Today by Martin Obschonka

Economic change can influence personality trends of an entire region.

Managing yourself

Becoming More Conscientious by Stefano Tasselli, Martin Kilduff, Blaine Landis

If your boss says you're not "detail-oriented" enough, here's what to do.

Retirement

Americans Haven't Saved Enough for Retirement. What Are We Going to Do About It? by Teresa Ghilarducci, Tony James

How we got here — and one potential solution.

Social platforms

How Your Phone Can Help You Set Better Habits by Alexandra Samuel

The right apps and tools to meet your goals.

Health

When You Need to Take Time Off Work for Mental Health Reasons by Barbara Ricci

And how to get back into the swing of things afterward.

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