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All the evidence-based advice we found on how to be more successful in any job

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Lots of self-help advice isn’t based on much, but there are plenty of evidence-based ways anyone can become more productive, impactful, and happy in any career.

All the evidence-based advice we found on how to be more successful in any job Lots of self-help advice isn’t based on much, but there are plenty of evidence-based ways anyone can become more productive, impactful, and happy in any career. 80,000 Hours and Benjamin Todd Aug 28, 2025 413 11 42 Share The trouble with self-help advice is that it’s often based on barely any evidence. How many times have you been told to “think positively” in order to reach your goals? It’s probably the most popular piece of personal guidance, beloved by everyone from high school teachers to productivity YouTubers.

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