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It's common to experience the frustration of reading a book, article, or paper and later struggling to recall any of the information that it contained. By implementing an effective note-taking routine, you can ensure that information is retained at a deep level. this article provides actionable tips on how to take better notes and learn at a superhuman pace.

A creative rut sounds like a formidable opponent, especially if you feel crushed under stress or like your original ideas have all withered or blown away. While it might seem like the blockage could go on forever, feeling stuck is part of the process. Make dry periods temporary with a few tricks to grab yourself by the hand and pull yourself out of the hole.

As a leader, you spend a lot of time evaluating the performance of team members. However, if you do not have someone evaluating your performance, how do you know if you are effective in the workplace? Here are three ways you can reflect on your work and create goals for improvement.

Whether you prefer fiction or nonfiction, you can make this favorite pastime even better by collecting a few key reference books for readers. These books will not only enhance your reading experience time and time again, but they also make great gifts for the book lovers on your gift list.

Creative flow works differently for everyone, but most people will experience a block at some point in their lives. In stressful times, when the world feels like an uncertain place, it can be challenging to find inspiration and focus. Try these methods to unblock the creative genius inside of you.  

Let’s take a deep dive into the effects reported by these notable people, those around them, and others who regularly journal. This makes it easier to understand the powerful benefits you can achieve with something as simple as a pen and notebook. As English author Edward Bulwer-Lytton explained in the 1800s – “the pen is mightier than the sword.”