🤔 Brainteaser of the day: A man was found murdered on Sunday morning. His wife immediately called the police. The police questioned the wife and staff and got the following alibis: The wife said she was sleeping. The cook said he was cooking breakfast. The gardener said he was planting seeds. The maid said she was getting the mail. The butler said he was polishing the silverware. They arrested the murderer immediately. Who was it?

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✅ Today's Checklist: 

• Guest writer Emily shares how to navigate changes
• The episode on "difficult conversations" you have to listen to
• Pet of the week: Meet Sage

📈 Learn how to turn criticism into career growth and advance professionally.

💉 We're in the undetectable era of plastic surgery—where enhancements are harder to spot than ever.

🙅🏻‍♀️ The dos and don'ts of helping a friend through a divorce.

🍷 Your cheat sheet to buying wine—from case discounts to building a collection on a budget.

 

Ah pivoting! Ross and Rachel make it look so easy. Well, it starts to become easy after you've dealt with harder challenges like losing a parent. When my dad passed away in 2016, it was the cannon event that pushed me to lose my fear of pretty much everything.

Suddenly, failing at something felt so insignificant. I started trying anything and everything to feel less lost. I was still in university when it happened, and something switched. I dove into exercise, joined more clubs, got As in classes, and even ran for school office (I definitely wouldn't have done that before).

I was on a conventional path—A political science major trying to go to law school. But my dad's death forced me to confront the truth: I was pursuing something that didn't resonate with me anymore. Losing family made me realize I wanted to enjoy what I did, not just earn a paycheck.

Then I started content creating and acting 3 years ago. This was a massive shift for me. The idea of being creative felt so foreign, but I saw how transferable skills like emotional awareness, public speaking, and storytelling fit with my goals as a person and professional. It was scary AF, but here we are.

From this journey, I've learned that:

1. It always feels impossible before you start. We expect ourselves to pivot quickly, but it takes time to build that trust in ourselves to try something new and pick ourselves up if it doesn't work out.
2. Surround yourself with supportive people. Your support system can dictate how you make decisions about your ambitions. Find those who embrace change, not question it.
3. Be okay with quitting. You don't have to commit to a career path, but you should commit to who you are on your career journey.

So, what's my message to you? You don't have to wait for something to go wrong to make a change. Literally, get moving—today, not tomorrow! Whether that means researching, taking a class, or attending an event, those small steps count just as much as the big ones.

 Emily Rezkalla

P.S. You can follow Emily on IG here.

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📚 Read: All The Colors of The Dark by Chris Whitaker

In All The Colors of The Dark, Chris Whitaker crafts a gripping, atmospheric thriller filled with twists that challenge trust and expose hidden motives. Set against a hauntingly dark backdrop, the story explores the depths of human nature and the lengths we'll go to protect our secrets. Perfect for fans of suspenseful mysteries with layered characters.

📺 Watch: Players on Netflix

Players follows Mack, a New York sportswriter and dating strategist, who starts to question her approach to love after falling for her latest "target," Nick, a war correspondent. As she grapples with real feelings, Mack and her friends are forced to rethink their rules for romance in this lighthearted, modern rom-com.

🎧 Listen: How to Have Uncomfortable Conversations by The Ed Mylett Show

This episode features Emmanuel Acho, and dives into the art of navigating difficult dialogues with confidence and empathy. With practical tips for tackling tough topics, it's a must-listen for anyone looking to improve communication skills and foster more meaningful, honest connections.

Recruiting the right talent is one of the biggest challenges for any company. Between posting jobs, sorting resumes, and scheduling interviews, it's easy to feel overwhelmed—especially when it comes to managing feedback across hiring managers. Building a strong team should start with an efficient, collaborative, and data-driven recruitment process.

When I asked my best friend (who's been in recruiting for years) about Greenhouse, she wouldn't shut up about how awesome it was—the text pictured above was part 1 of many gray bubble responses.

She told me Greenhouse makes hiring way more collaborative—giving managers access to the platform so everyone's on the same page for scheduling and feedback. Plus, the customizable scorecards for interviews make gathering actionable feedback super easy.

And if you're into optimizing (who isn't?), the data you get from the platform is a game-changer. You can see the types of applicants coming in and tweak your search strategy in real-time.

TL;DR: If you're looking to cut down your hiring time, improve collaboration with managers, and get deeper insights into your talent pool, Greenhouse is a must-have.

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Meet Sage, the reigning princess! When she's not wrestling her boyfriend Dusty into submission, she's indulging in her favorite pastime—eating. Sage has an unyielding passion for boxes, turning every cardboard creation into her personal castle. All hail princess Sage, keeper of hearts and boxes!

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