"Why does talking about a big goal, such as writing a book or quitting smoking, sabotage your ability to complete it?"

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Be specific, discuss the impact of the other person’s behavior, and show your gratitude.

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A long-time blogger offers advice to more recent arrivals on the scene.

These are voices that never quite found the right audience when they were alive.Perhaps now, thanks to the megaphone of the internet, they’ll find their disciples with a bit more ease.

These five stories picked by Longreads focus on women whose work has been overlooked, forgotten, or misinterpreted.

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He created one of the most successful tech companies of the past decade but now faces a new challenge — moving on.

Her best advice to writers: "Tell your truth. Don’t try to sugar it up."

It was job of the ensemble to be the voice of the people. Then actual protesters rushed the stage.

"If you procrastinate, you are only robbing yourself."

On WordPress Discover, we curate stories and insights by our community, like this recent essay in which a writer reflects on committing to one’s passion and telling meaningful stories in an age of uncertainty.

This set of beautiful and inclusive illustrations were made just for Automattic through a process that combined the best of design and art.