Sabbaticals are as old as the Bible. And, for many sectors, they are as rare as the miracles described in the Old Testament. The idea of a sabbatical is found in Leviticus, who stated that in the seventh year, “the land is to have a year of rest.” Deuteronomy took this idea further and proclaimed […]
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It was just back pain. That’s what Boston Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester kept telling himself. When you throw like a 25-year-old left-hander does, muscles are often sore—but the pain wouldn’t go away. Lester went to see doctors and heard words he never expected: He had cancer. It wasn’t just any form of the disease,
You’ve heard about those amazingly fun offices where play is encouraged? They’re not just cubicle legend. Companies like Google 3M have crafted colorful, dynamic workspaces where employees play with toys and video games, take nap breaks and go outside for recess. If it sounds a little childish, that’s exactly the point. Over the past couple
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“Mrs. Miniver suddenly understood why she was enjoying the forties so much better than she had enjoyed the thirties: it was the difference between August and October, between the heaviness of late summer and the sparkle of early autumn, between the ending of an old phase and the beginning of a fresh one.” ~Jan Struther,
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Q: I’m an entrepreneur. Lately, I don’t feel inspired to manage anything beyond my must-do list. How can I reignite my inspiration? A: Earlier this year, I planned a spontaneous trip to Sedona, Arizona, with two women I’m blessed to call peers and dear friends. We each packed a small bag filled with soft, comfortable
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