It was about 1:45 am on a Thursday morning in June. I can vividly remember waking up and frantically clenching my sheets. Everything was shaking all around me. I felt disoriented. I had no idea what was going on. At first, I thought that perhaps I was waking up from some kind of intense earthquake-themed…
Human beings stand at the top of the pyramid on Earth. Nevertheless, we are quickly drifting toward utter helplessness in the face of extreme climatic events, an irrepressible virus, fading political dexterity, and escalating social divisions. Not only civilization, but the entire world seems to be coming apart at the seams. If we search for…
Is It Too Much of A Good Thing, Or Too Little of the Real Thing? You probably know someone who considers themselves “very confident.” They wear their, *ahem*, “overconfidence” on their sleeves. The Thrive Global Community welcomes voices from many spheres on our open platform. We publish pieces as written by outside contributors with a…
Cirillo, a university student wanted to device an effective plan for getting work done efficiently without working non-stop for hefty hours. So, he came up the epitome of time management technique in a tomato shaped timer called Pomodoro technique. In this technique, you set the timer and work for 25 minutes straight and then take…
How do you know when a project is truly finished? The Thrive Global Community welcomes voices from many spheres on our open platform. We publish pieces as written by outside contributors with a wide range of opinions, which don’t necessarily reflect our own. Community stories are not commissioned by our editorial team and must meet…
Two Musicians on Different Notes Michael and Jonathan sat uneasily on the couch with a safe distance between them for the first Oral History Interview. For me to see both of them on the computer screen, I asked them to move closer and they laughed nervously. Both are gifted musicians who support their partner’s career…
When it comes to time-management, being realistic about our limits is key. The Thrive Global Community welcomes voices from many spheres on our open platform. We publish pieces as written by outside contributors with a wide range of opinions, which don’t necessarily reflect our own. Community stories are not commissioned by our editorial team and…
There’s nothing quite as satisfying as growing your own food. Perhaps the only thing that’s even better is growing it with your neighbors. Community gardening is a way to meet people, save money on groceries and eat healthy food grown right in your neighborhood. Community gardening is a great way to help your local community, and…
When it comes to saving, the general rule is the earlier the better. The first time that young adults are often able to begin saving is in their early 20s, as they finish college and begin their first jobs. Many young adults, however, don’t understand the benefits of early investments in retirement savings. Those who…
What’s the difference between good and bad business relationships? Good relationships are built on mutual trust, honesty, and respect. Bad ones are built on deceit, backstabbing, and dishonesty. The following are 4 ways to develop strong business relationships: Understand Your Audience’s Needs and Goals Every company and brand has a target audience. It is the job…
