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Should you buy stocks without dividends? Is a lack of dividends a sign of a bad investment? Dividend payouts used to be considered an indicator of a well-performing company. However, if a company doesn’t pay dividends, it doesn’t mean it’s not worth investing in. Here’s what a company’s dividend policy can tell you about its growth potential.
Does your workplace have a culture of feedback? Are you skilled at giving and receiving feedback? Effective feedback in the workplace is important. Whether it’s delivered in a formal evaluation or a frustrated outburst, feedback is vital information that can lead to positive changes in you and your organization. We’ve assembled some best practices for giving, receiving, soliciting, and incorporating feedback, as well as some tips regarding feedback in other cultures. Keep reading for insights on effective feedback in the workplace.
What makes a country successful? What do successful countries do differently than failing nations? In the book Why Nations Fail, economist Daron Acemoglu and political scientist James A. Robinson explain why some nations have wealth and high standards of living while others struggle with poverty and instability. They argue that freedom and fairness in a nation’s economy and government are the answer. Keep reading to learn the two reasons why successful countries thrive, according to Acemoglu and Robinson.
Do you understand why you make the choices you do? How prone to error is the human mind? Thanks to the groundbreaking research by two Israeli psychologists, Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky, we can get at the answers to these questions. Their collaboration produced ideas that reshaped the way psychology understands the mind. Keep reading for an overview of The Undoing Project by Michael Lewis.
How is climate change predicted to impact homeowners? How can you prepare for the potential threats? Scientists predict there will be millions of climate refugees over the next few decades. Whether or not your home is directly threatened by climate change, that could mean major changes for you, and preparing for the worst is better than hoping for the best. Keep reading to learn how to prepare for climate change as a homeowner, according to expert advice.
What is the female sexual response cycle? What are the steps of this cycle? According to Ian Kerner in his book She Comes First, there are four steps in the female sexual response cycle: excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution. Some people have criticized the idea of the cycle, while others have improved on it. Take a look at the female sexual response cycle to determine if it’s actually real.
Have you read Moneyball by Michael Lewis? Are you looking for discussion questions to further your understanding of the book? Baseball’s old guard—a consortium of coaches, scouts, general managers, owners, former players, and sports journalists—have rigid conceptions of what a good player is and how teams are supposed to win games. But the success of the 2002 Oakland A’s proves that much of it is hopelessly wrong. Here are some Moneyball discussion questions to consider.
Do you know how to create a strong argument? Are you prepared to support your claim? When you’re making a bold claim in an argument, people will expect you to back it up. If you fumble or don’t have evidence, people won’t be inclined to believe you. Continue reading to learn how to create a strong argument worth listening to.
Have you always wanted to invest but didn’t know where to start? How can you find strong investment opportunities? According to Peter Lynch, the best investment opportunities are the companies that you are familiar with—perhaps you buy their products or understand the industry. Familiar companies are the greatest to invest in because you have the best odds of understanding them and how well they’ll perform. Here’s why you should invest in companies you know, according to Lynch.
What’s the Red Queen effect? What are some ways to thrive in the midst of competitors? In The Great Mental Models Volume 2, authors Rhiannon Beaubien and Shane Parrish introduce two evolutionary models—the Red Queen effect and adaptation. They use them to explain the importance of keeping up with our competition and the mechanisms by which we can do so. Continue reading to learn how to apply these models to your life and work.