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What the Vietnam War and the Stockdale Paradox Can Teach Us About How to Face 2022

The MatrixFiles

Admiral Stockdale replied that he never wavered in his faith that he would get out and, more importantly, he would turn his time as a POW at the Hanoi Hilton into a defining event of his life, that in retrospect he would NOT trade. Here’s the crux of The Stockdale Paradox. What does this mean?

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How student loans impact workers’ long-term career choices

Fast Company Tech

It becomes a decision of, do I continue to work in this job or this industry that I don’t love, or that I feel is having a negative impact on my life and my mental health, for something that could be better, even though the pay is not there?

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Man credits Apple Watch with saving his life after falling through ice

TechSpot

William Rogers has reportedly been teaching people to ice skate all his life, but while skating on Salmon Falls River in Somersworth, New Hampshire, the ice broke, plunging him into the freezing waters below.

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5 Great Gift Ideas for the Techies in Your Life

The MatrixFiles

Struggling to find the perfect gift for the techies in your life? As one of the highest paid professions and a guaranteed study that can lead to a career in video games, the Osmo coding family bundle is designed for kids 5-10 that teaches coding via connecting colorful blocks and seeing the results on an Ipad. The other great part?

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Edtech startup bina raises $1.4M to teach 4- to 12-year-olds, launch School-as-a-Service

TechCrunch

But it has also served to highlight the abysmal nature of early years teaching: Some 40 million teachers across the globe are leaving the sector, according to the World Bank. With the pandemic wreaking havoc amongst early years education amid school lockdowns, it’s no wonder edtech startups have piled into the space. It has now raised $1.4

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The Life And Business Lessons My Father Taught Me

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Each year at this time, I reflect on the valuable lessons my father taught me that have served me well in business and in life - including lessons I learned when I didn't at the time necessarily realize I was learning from him. He loved even more to teach. Really, he was just a great listener. Educate - My Dad's passion was education.

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Creative Event Ideas To Get Students Involved In Your Nonprofit

Bloomerang

Nonprofit activities shape the students, teaching them valuable skills, helping them foster empathy, and connecting them to causes that matter. Their ability to think outside the box can breathe life into campaigns and events, while their energy helps tackle tasks that require hands-on effort. Students are bursting with potential.

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