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In the early years of Behance, before we had much by way of customers, revenue, or traffic, we had fun setting directional goals and making games to keep us engaged. We would set goals, like getting to our first 100,000 members, and the team would make bets and agreements for what would happen at each of these milestones. Memorably, I even broke my stream as a life-long vegetarian when we hit the 100,000 mark. The display I put on for my team wasn’t a reward in a traditional sense, but it motivated my team. … [Read more...] about The 5 ways founding a startup prepared me for the pandemic

"We came up with very simple scavenger hunts that anyone could do. It's just thinking about all the crazy things that you have in your home, like like tools in the garage or maybe stuff in the kitchen," Murray said. "Just being silly with it, like something green that could protect you from the rain. I had a kid pull a bucket from under his sink and he put it on top of his head like, look, this is the perfect rain hat." … [Read more...] about Sedentary lockdowns put kids at risk for obesity. Here’s how to help them stay moving

Gulag fights are decided by equipment. Once you have a decent idea of where the enemy is, throw in a stun or a flash grenade. If you hit, it’s basically game over. 90% of fights in the Gulag are decided by equipment. Get into the habit of using them when possible, and watching for the hit marker around your reticule. Pay attention to the spectators. If you have a teammate spectating you, get them to call out the enemy’s position (nothing too complex, just “left”, “right”, “mid” will do). But even if you don’t have teammates, many spectators will just throw rocks at both players. So watch where the rocks are being thrown, and you’re likely to have a good idea of where your opponent is hiding. Use your ears. On such a ridiculously tiny “map” as Gulag Showers, these fights are all about knowing where the enemy is at all times. Most players don’t opt for the sneaky route; they’re too bloodthirsty. … [Read more...] about Warzone Gulag tips [Season 5]: how to win in the Gulag

We’ve known for some time that for those who experience boredom more frequently and intensely — the so-called boredom prone — it is associated with a long list of negative outcomes. Those challenges include poor mental health, starting with increased rates of depression, anxiety and aggression, and problems with alcohol and drug abuse. One epidemiological study even gave a hint of credence to the possibility that one could be bored to death. British civil servants who reported high levels of boredom in their job were more likely to die from heart disease decades later. … [Read more...] about Why Does Boredom Exist?

“There was a time in the history of Oyo State that a former governor was given kudos for maintaining cleanliness in his first term and everything was derailed during the second term because the responsibility of this waste management agency was ceded to a consultant, the General Manager and Directors were transferred back to their various ministries. … [Read more...] about ‘Ibadan no more dirtiest in Africa’