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Best corporate culture and workplace literature to better your workplace experience. Journal's favorite stories.

Gaming the Algorithm:
Alex stared at the blank screen, a cold pit in his stomach. Just last week, he was riding high, his crypto wallet a symbol of his online success. Now? Gone. A single, careless click had wiped out months of hard work, leaving him with nothing but a sinking feeling and a mountain of digital debt. He slumped back in his chair, the glow of the monitor reflecting his despair. How could he rebuild? How could he trust the unpredictable world of online business again?
By Ms. Phillips6 months ago in Journal
I Stopped Being Strong for Everyone Else
Author: Nadeem Shah For as long as I can remember, I’ve been the “strong one.” The one who always had it together. The one others leaned on. The dependable one. The one who listened, offered advice, showed up, held space, and never—never—crumbled.
By Nadeem Shah 6 months ago in Journal
From Burnout to Balance
Author: Nadeem Shah For the longest time, I didn’t see it coming. I thought I was just tired. You know—the usual kind of tired we joke about over coffee, the kind we wear like a badge of honor in a world that praises productivity more than peace. I kept pushing through, telling myself that rest would come later, that I just had to get through this week. Then the next. And the next.
By Nadeem Shah 6 months ago in Journal
The Day I Said No
By Nadeem Shah I used to say yes to everything. Yes to plans I didn’t want to make. Yes to helping with tasks that drained me.
By Nadeem Shah 6 months ago in Journal
When Self-Care Feels Selfish
By Nadeem Shah For the longest time, I believed rest had to be earned. That slowing down meant falling behind. That saying no meant letting people down.
By Nadeem Shah 6 months ago in Journal
Writers Are Not Salesmen — But They Need to Be
It’s kind of wild when you think about it: writers — people whose entire job is to craft stories for a target audience — often have no idea how to sell those stories.
By Dblkrose6 months ago in Journal
The Day I Stopped Apologizing for Existing
By Nadeem Shah For as long as I can remember, I apologized for everything. For speaking too loudly. For not speaking at all.
By Nadeem Shah 6 months ago in Journal
I’m the One Who Never Falls Apart—Until I Did
By Nadeem Shah They always say I’m the strong one. The dependable one. The listener. The problem-solver. The one who doesn’t cry, who doesn’t break, who always has a calm answer and a reassuring smile. My friends, family, coworkers — they leaned on me like I was some unshakable monument.
By Nadeem Shah 6 months ago in Journal
The Day I Stopped Apologizing for Existing
By Nadeem Shah For as long as I can remember, I apologized for everything. For speaking too loudly. For not speaking at all.
By Nadeem Shah 6 months ago in Journal
Battlefield 6 Release Date Confirmed: Trailer, Gameplay Features & Platforms (2025)
After a long wait, EA and DICE have officially announced Battlefield 6. This next chapter in the Battlefield series is set to launch on October 10, 2025. The announcement was made alongside an official trailer that gave fans a first look at the game's setting, gameplay mechanics, and supported platforms.
By Shahzaib6 months ago in Journal
200+ Things to Be Grateful For: A Powerful List to Brighten Your Day
Gratitude can transform your perspective on life. Sometimes, we get so caught up in our daily routines that we forget to appreciate the little things.
By Thakur S6 months ago in Journal
Rising from the Ashes: My Journey Beyond Failure
By Nadeem Shah For most of my life, I measured success by the milestones I hit—the job titles I earned, the house I lived in, the lifestyle I portrayed. I believed that if I just worked harder, pushed myself more, and never showed weakness, I could create a life that others would admire. But sometimes, life has a way of shaking the foundation beneath you, and it did just that when everything I built began to crumble.
By Nadeem Shah 6 months ago in Journal