Kevin O'Leary swears by this productivity hack he learned from Steve Jobs

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"I think what this does is hurt innovation long-term," investor Kevin O'Leary said of Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee.

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Sundays are the new Mondays

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Visa's global president shares the 4-hour weekly habit that helps him get ahead

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Visa's group president said he blocks off at least four hours each week to study a topic.

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Google's new invite-only AI tool emails you morning briefings based on your Gmail, Calendar, and Drive. I tried it.

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Google's new AI tool CC writes morning briefings.

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I'm a CEO who takes a 3-day silent retreat every year. I book an Airbnb, cover the clocks, and let my mind wander — it's changed my life.

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Noah Greenberg takes an annual 3-day silent retreat.

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Bosses think AI will boost productivity — but it's actually deskilling workers, a professor says

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Iranian employees at the AI headquarters of the Resalat Qarz Al-Hasanah bank in Kerman, Iran, on May 4, 2025
AI is helping workers move faster, but a professor warns it's quietly stripping employees of the core skills they need to do their jobs.

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My dad worked until he died, and I swore I'd do things differently. Now, at 71, I realize it's important to stay busy.

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After my retirement, I learned that I need a routine to structure my days and make me feel more fulfilled.

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You've got to adapt to AI, even if your company hasn't figured it out yet, workplace guru says

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Tech layoffs and a precarious economy are driving Gen Z to apply to more stable industries, like retail and finance.

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I dove headfirst into the unhinged Morning Routine Industrial Complex

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AI notetakers could save us from meeting overload

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