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The Millennial Dilemma: Craving Connection, Fearing Commitment
In a knowledge-overloaded world where technology and social networking are also altering the way we communicate, it is becoming increasingly difficult for millennials like us to seek a genuine connection with another person.
By Baptiste Monnet4 months ago in Journal
Instinctive Strategy
You’ve probably been told to “trust your gut.” You’ve also been told to “think things through.” And yet, when the pressure’s on — when everything is moving fast, and the stakes are high — neither extreme seems to work.
By Randolphe Tanoguem4 months ago in Journal
Need to Hire the Best Tax Preparer? The Fino Partners Can Help
Approximately 56% of U.S. taxpayers look to tax firms for assistance, supporting the need to hire a competent tax professional. When you hire a tax preparer online, you can take full advantage of your deductions and credits, make you IRS compliant, and give you peace of mind during tax time. For business and individuals, a reliable preparer will save time and dollars.
By The Fino Partners4 months ago in Journal
Used Molds at 1/4 Cost: China’s Mold Hub for Plastics
Today we drove three hours from Yiwu to China’s mold capital — Huangyan, Taizhou. From everyday items like lunch boxes and water bottles to large parts like car bumpers, almost every plastic product starts with a mold here. We visited local suppliers, and found a good-quality mold that cost about 1/4 of the market price.
By Jingsourcing.com 4 months ago in Journal
This Is How Worthy African Education Should Look Like
By Marc Reflects, September 2025 I still remember sitting in a hot classroom, my notebook filled with neat summaries about Napoleon Bonaparte. I could tell you the date of his coronation, the details of his European conquests, even his exile to Elba. But back in my village, the water pump had been broken for weeks, and none of us including my teachers had the knowledge or tools to fix it.
By Marc Reflects 4 months ago in Journal
The Disposable Man & The Optional Woman
You’ve heard the phrase before — “Protect women and children first.” It echoes through history like a noble drumbeat. And in times of war, disaster, or collapse, it becomes law. We don't question it. We act on it. Because deep inside the collective psyche, we have been trained to believe that a woman’s life is precious.
By Randolphe Tanoguem4 months ago in Journal
Earning Online Dollars Without Investment in Amazon KDP
💸 What if I told you that you could earn real U.S. dollars from home — without investment, without risk, and without needing to be a bestselling author? Welcome to the world of Amazon KDP — a platform where your ideas can become income, all without spending a single cent.
By Wow Genius4 months ago in Journal
5 Warning Signs You've Hired the Wrong SEO Company in Auckland
Introduction: The Pain of Paying for Nothing Let’s be honest. Few things sting more in business than investing thousands of dollars in SEO and seeing… nothing. No ringing phone. No fresh leads. No bump in sales. Just another glossy report landing in your inbox full of charts and jargon.
By Rank Phoenix4 months ago in Journal
Have Human Relationships Gone Downhill in the Last Decade?
The tech revolution of the past decade has transformed the landscape of communication. The spread of smartphones, the ubiquity of social media and the rise of instant messaging applications have taken over our lives. Have these technologies, claiming to bring us closer, actually made us resilient? Nothing can be further from the truth.
By Baptiste Monnet4 months ago in Journal
Loneliness: A Disease No One Talks About
What does loneliness really do to a person? Can it actually drive someone insane? Sometimes I wonder if people truly understand what it feels like to be introverted and trapped in your own silence. They say being alone is peaceful, that solitude is a gift—but what happens when the silence gets too loud, when the peace feels more like punishment than comfort?
By Sanelisiwe Adam4 months ago in Journal
To Disclose or Not?
For many job seekers with a disability, the question of whether to disclose their disability on an application is a complex and often stressful one.
By Tracy Stine4 months ago in Journal
From Idea to Unicorn: The Founder’s Playbook for Building AI, SaaS, and Blockchain Startups
Iuct New Startup Battlefield In 2025, the rules of entrepreneurship are being rewritten. A decade ago, building a billion-dollar company required a room full of engineers, millions in venture capital, and years of slow growth. Today, founders can launch AI startups, SaaS platforms, or blockchain-powered businesses with nothing more than digital skills, the right tools, and a clear vision.
By Kazi Mahmud 4 months ago in Journal