Shutterstock There’s no doubt about it. Getting your degree – either a Master’s or bachelor’s – is a great way of upping your chances of scoring a better job or climbing the ladder faster within the organization at which you’re already working. But things are different for adults returning to college life: they have less time to pursue their studies, have different needs (like online courses) and financial constraints are more pressing.

(Photo credit: JOSH EDELSON/AFP/Getty Images) In a blog post that recently went viral, Marco Arment argued that Apple may be the next Blackberry. He pointed out that, while other tech companies like Amazon, Facebook and Google are advancing in key artificial intelligence technologies, Apple seems to be falling far behind. Clearly, he’s right about the second point.

I’m a weak language repeat offender. You know, all those subtle language ticks that have launched a thousand think pieces about how women hurt themselves by apologizing or couching requests. That’s me. I go miles out of my way to make sure the person on the receiving end of a directive from me interprets it as a request or a suggestion. That is a huge problem in a startup environment. I have to make things happen. Everyday, seven days a week.

The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution is already happening. No, I’m not talking about Siri or your digital assistant of choice, and I’m not alluding to any kind of science fiction-level apocalypse. Instead, I’m referring to the fact that AI programs are starting to become smart enough and capable enough to replace human beings in our traditional and long-held professional roles—and beyond basic functions like taking food orders or processing simple transactions.

Every entrepreneur’s journey is different, but I’ve yet to come across anyone who hasn’t faced crushing disappointment at one point, or another. Entrepreneurship is a grisly business, and disappointment is simply an inherent part of the experience. Shutterstock Dealing with a single unfortunate situation is something that anyone can do. Dealing with a series of disappointments, however, is entirely different.

The idea to use a three-day holiday weekend like Memorial Day to catch up on work is often too tempting to pass up for many American workers who are overwhelmed and stressed out. They view extended weekends as their chance to finally get caught up. There are many reasons why this seems like a good plan—the office is quiet and there are no distractions like meetings, phone calls and a steady stream of e-mails to distract you.

StockSnap IO As the popularity of startup culture and Silicon Valley continues to increase, more and more millennials are abandoning their 9-5s in pursuit of their own startups. Yet, despite the growing number of millennial entrepreneurs, there is something that may take more time to grow – a millennial’s experience.

Micah Risk (left) and Alexis Fox, cofounders of Boston-based Lighter. Talk about making changes on the fly. In July 2015, Alexis Fox, the cofounder of  Lighter, a Boston-based startup that helps people move to a healthier, plant-based diet, was heading to London to meet with an investor. Her pitch was all ready to go, describing how the company would provide nutritional advice, menu planning and food delivery.

Abruptly, you feel stopped in the middle of your career path. The way ahead appears hazy and uncertain, with no clear opening in sight. You’re not sure what to do or where to go, so you stay put where you are — but your resources are running out. Perhaps you’re struggling to make a difficult decision, your finances are getting tight, you lack motivation, or you’re afraid of failure and making a big mistake.

Photo Courtesy: iStock Several months ago, I offered a survey to my subscribers and community exploring a number of critical life and career questions. To date, 771 people have responded, and their answers have been riveting. Working with professionals every day, I hear first-hand what they deeply long for.