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Episode 11: Your #FRIENDS and #FAMILY can sometimes be your WORST ENEMY.

There is a huge myth in our #culture that it's time to shake up — the idea that putting yourself first is selfish.

When you #love another person (whether it's your partner, a family member or friend), you prioritize thinking about their #desires, #needs, #interests, proclivities and so on, right? This makes sense: we want to make those we love #happy; we want to make them feel heard and understood.

But loving others doesn't mean that you can't #loveyourself, too. In fact, perhaps we should all try to cultivate more love for ourselves than we do for others.

Part of the cultural problem is that most people, perhaps unconsciously, associate the idea of loving others with forgetting about ourselves. Because of this dynamic, we often build up resentments and frustrations that go undiscussed (and can actually end up hurting the people around us without even realizing It).

The best thing you can do for your loved ones is to be the healthiest and happiest self you can be. Sometimes, that means saying no. Sometimes that "no" may disappoint others. But most important of all is listening to the wisdom of your body and your #mood. Taking time for yourself serves everyone around you.

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Episode 10: Why it is CRUCIAL for you to #CHOOSE the RIGHT BUSINESS #PARTNER.

Often times we #venture into new #business and #partnerships, allowing the heart to overrule the logic of the mind,

and as a result, we pair ourselves with #businesspartners that are not right for us.

Even when doing such with good intentions, the problem remains that having a similar #vision, work ethic, and mode

of operation is crucial when choosing someone to ally ourselves with in the #professionalworld.

#Failure to do so almost always results in implications that could have been avoided, had the right assessments and calculations

been present.

So, be sure to choose to #align yourselves with those who #think and #work in ways that can complement your #style, instead of placing yourselves in

a position to #fail.

At the end of the day, those closest to us, have a defining #power in regards to our #character, our #behavior, and the #outcome of our lives.

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Beirut-Based Startups Jellyfish and Smart Budget Win the Startup Roadshow Semi-Finals;

First blockchain system launched by UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention to provide coverage for healthcare workers across public and private healthcare facilities;

Teacherly raises $1 million seed to reinvent teacher collaboration and communication;

Google search can now point you to the exact part of a video you need;

Starbucks Japan is selling pens with built-in NFC wallets;

Facebook introduces Portal TV, a video chat camera accessory for your television;

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Episode 9: Why modern 3rd wave #FEMINISM is #CANCER.

Feminism began with the #admirable and #reasonable idea of achieving #equality between men and women and on all societal fronts.

Decades into the #movement however, we have arrived at the moment where it has become an untamed beast that seeks to destroy the #relationship between #men and #women by attacking men relentlessly and demeaning all of their #efforts, even their very #nature.

This begs the question as to whether this movement has turned into a #destructive rather than #constructive one.

Let us know what you think.

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Episode 8: What it MEANS to be SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE.

A topic that is so often overlooked an under-discussed.

When we consider #socialresponsibility, we often think that it has to do with walking the old lady across the street and giving to #charity.

In #truth, it is about #caring for others, genuinely, and #sharing in the parts of their lives that we so often forget to #ask about.

When we #uplift others and make them feel valued, is when we can say we are truly #sociallyresponsible.

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Whether you’re planning a #websitedesign project, #vacation, or company off-site, this #app is infinitely customizable and flexible for your every need.

Watch "Apps of our Lives" episode 11 to see how you can go from #idea to #action in seconds by creating cards and dragging them across a digital board to follow your project's #progress.

Featured App: Trello

Trello is a visual tool for organizing your #work and #life. Join more than 35 million registered users to #organize all your #projects at work, at home, or anywhere in between.

Trade in your sticky notes (and mental notes) for Trello’s digital boards and get more done with its customizable-yet-simple boards, lists, and cards.

See the big picture, or dive into the details, all on one #Trello board.

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Coin M - A Gold-Based Cryptocurrency to launch in the UAE;

Souq.com becomes the first to offer same-day delivery in Saudi Arabia;

Localized, a new talent tech company, closes $1.2 M in funding to unlock educated talent for global companies;

Careem expands payments offering with Mobile Recharge feature within the Careem PAY wallet across Egypt and Pakistan and the UAE with Jordan to follow soon;

Flying taxi startup Volocopter raises $55 million in round led by Volvo parent Geely;

YouTube launches Its Music Streaming Services in the Middle East and North Africa market;

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Listen to Mohamad El Dreini, an interior design graduate who's passion for creating led him to become an expert in drawing, painting, and art.

You can check Mohamad's work at @mental_art_house or attend one of his workshops at @B.Hive Hamra.

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Listen to Dania Jradi, Communication & Event Manager at B.Hive - the new concept coffee shop and coworking space in the heart of Beirut - to learn more about how following your passion and not being afraid to make a change in your life will be the milestone of becoming who you really want to be.

Dania lives up to her words and does what she loves at B.Hive: listening to people, supporting their community, and organizing cultural events. Trust the magic of new beginnings and have your own beginning at B.Hive; don't hesitate to go to Dania whenever you're there.

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Listen to Mazen Jradi, founder of B.Hive - a hub for students, freelancers, and entrepreneurs to come and study, work, and be productive.

Mazen's passion for helping people, interacting with people, and bringing them together made him found B.Hive which offers multiple sections in one space: a quite zone, a library, a coffee shop, and a garden. Whatever your mood is, come and be part of B.Hive's growing community.

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