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advertisement advertisement advertisement If you’re an ultra-millionaire or a billionaire, you might have to reach for your checkbook soon. advertisement advertisement Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts has introduced a new bill that would require people she calls “ultra-millionaires” to pay more in taxes. Here are the details: Would this be just for the super rich? Yes. Think personal-trainers-whom-you-take-on-vacation-with-you versus YMCA memberships. She wants a 2% annual tax on households and trusts with net worths of $50 million and up and 3% on those above $1 billion. Phew. That’s not me. Correct. Warren and her cosponsors, six fellow Democrats and Independent Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, estimate that it will impact only the 100,000 wealthiest people in the United States, a.k.a. the top 0.05%. What would the Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act accomplish? The politicians proposing this in the … [Read more...] about Don’t worry about this new proposed tax unless you’re worth $50 million or more

advertisement advertisement advertisement On last season’s Shark Tank , the judges heard pitches from two impressive entrepreneurs who struggled to articulate the key attributes that differentiated their product. They could not explain how their offering stood out from those of their competitors. It struck me that that they may have skipped a critical step along an entrepreneur’s journey: the part where we become our own worst critics. advertisement advertisement An entrepreneur’s journey unfolds in three distinct, dependent, and yet entirely separate phases. While it’s important to start by dreaming without restraint, boundless brainstorms need to be followed by ruthless scrutiny. If and only if our idea stands up against comprehensive critique, are we able to go forth as the committed crusader and pursue launching our idea into the world. It’s very important that each phase be embraced fully and that once you move on from one, … [Read more...] about Kind Snacks founder explains his “3 Cs of Entrepreneurship”

advertisement advertisement advertisement This new pandemic reality has done a number on the workforce’s productivity levels. For example, while some may find themselves working longer hours and achieving more goals than ever before, others may be struggling with burnout and losing their productive edge. If you can answer “yes” to being stuck in a state of low motivation and feeling slammed by a productivity wall—then the answer is probably you’re setting your sights on the wrong North Star, yourself. While being self-motivated and having personal growth goals is a key quality to achieving success in the work world, chances are if your drive is waning, it’s because your personal goals are no longer cutting it. Therefore, it may be time to set your sights and motivation on something—or somone else. In other words, when it comes to productivity, it’s not about you, it’s about “who.” advertisement advertisement The first step … [Read more...] about Stuck in a productivity rut? Try incorporating acts of service into your routine

advertisement advertisement advertisement Today, design is more integrated into the world than ever before. Our profession is ubiquitous, permeating industries, companies, and organizations. This is a great thing for designers—we are needed! We are wanted. We are valued. And the world is benefitting. However, we have to ask ourselves about the unintended consequences of our work. What does it mean for us, as designers, who are often asked to create something new, but always reference what has been done before? What does that mean for how we think and what we make? advertisement advertisement The one on the left was designed for a German bank in 1976 by Milton Glaser. I first saw it when we were designing a book of his posters in 2008. I worked with him at his studio from 2007 to 2016 and remember saying, “Milton, what was this poster, and how on earth was a client inclined to make this kind of thing?” I couldn’t imagine any bank … [Read more...] about What Milton Glaser reveals about the limits of rational design

advertisement advertisement advertisement If you’re looking for a job, your first step may be to peruse job boards. While it’s a tried-and-true method, a growing number of jobs are “hidden,” as more companies move to employee referrals and professional networks for sourcing qualified candidates more quickly, according to a study by Jobvite . If you don’t have an inside connection, you may think finding these leads is a matter of pure luck. However, it’s possible to get into the talent pipeline via the hiring manager’s inbox. advertisement advertisement “The reality is that a lot of markets and industries are in constant flux and chaos,” says Ivan Shovkoplias, head of content for Resume.io , an online résumé builder. “Many companies reorganize slower than needs appear, and openings aren’t anticipated by managers. Also, the infrastructure for job listings is not up to speed with what companies need. The world is changing faster … [Read more...] about How to identify and apply for unposted job opportunities