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5 things you didn't know your keyboard's Shift button can doThe Shift key is the second largest on your keyboard. As a modifier key, it's mainly used to type capital letters and symbols at the top of other keys. But you can do much more with it, such as scroll horizontally, cut and paste and highlight text. Here are five ways to use your Shift key and increase productivity. Tap or click here for five tricks to try with your Shift key. → |
Quick tip of the dayCold-calling is tough. No one answers their phone anymore. Cold-emailing is easier, but how do you not end up in the trash folder? It all starts with the subject line. Get the recipient’s attention with the first five words, and/or make it personal by using “Referred to you by” or “Quick question” with the recipient’s name.In the body of the email itself, get to the point. If you have a mutual acquaintance, include that person’s name in the first sentence. Write like you’re talking to the person. Avoid corporate-speak, like words such as “synergy” or “paradigms.”Tell the person what you want, and be specific. And don’t forget to proofread before you hit “Send.”📧 Wondering whether someone read your email? Here are some methods to tell if your message is still unread. |
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Message to my younger self …... You don’t have to take on the world alone. For almost five years, I cared for my Mom through her cancer journey. It was an honor, but it was hard. Looking back, I really should have made time to care for me. I wish I had known about BetterHelp. It’s entirely online, which is so convenient and a lot easier to fit into your schedule than traditional in-office appointments. You just fill out a brief questionnaire to get matched with a licensed therapist, and you can switch therapists at any time for no additional charge if it’s not a great fit. |
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Why the witness protection program is so successfulThe witness protection program has one purpose, to protect informants from retribution. They do this by moving the person to another location, giving them a new identity and cutting off all contact with their past life. So, how is this program so successful? There is more to the process than you might think. WATCH THIS VIDEO → |
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