This Weird Thing Called Life: Life Lessons for Millennials | Personal & Professional Development | Finance| Dating

David Jay and Nadia discuss the controversial VH1 reality show Sorority Sisters and the shooting of two NYPD officers in what appears to be racial violence spiraling out of control. We review 2014 and ponder who exactly celebrates Kwanzaa.

Building a successful career is no easy task. You’ve got to get in the door and do the right things to advance—and not get fired. David Jay and Nadia discuss the positive and negative perceptions of millennials in the workplace, lessons to be learned about what not to do at work from the Sony Pictures Entertainment hack, and tips for acing job interviews. They also have a hack to help you prioritize and accomplish your goals, especially as you head into the new year.

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David Jay details his speed dating disaster and gives his unique views on the nationwide protest following the non-indictment of a NYC police officer accused of murdering an unarmed Eric Garner. Nadia is tired of the misinformation in the media and tells us what things you should do in your career before you turn age 35. All this in addition to life hacks and lessons on earning on your online purchases and the benefits of cutting the cord of cable TV.

Beyond chatting about Ray Rice’s overturned National Football League suspension for domestic violence, we’ve got life hacks, lessons, and tips galore. Learn what black women are doing differently to make it to millionaire status, who you should avoid dating, and how to survive holiday parties as an introvert. If you’re stuck trying to accomplish your goals, we have a clever hack for you. We also share a touching story that will inspire you to live life with no regrets.

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Nadia and David Jay give more insight on the Bill Cosby sexual assault allegations and discuss the University of Virginia's response to a victim of rape on its campus. David Jay offers his predictions of what will happen in Ferguson. Nadia talks about the health risk of holding on to “frenemies” and much more.

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We can’t resist talking about Bill Cosby since he’s a staple in the news. Kim Kardashian posing nude isn’t news, but it does bring up some interesting questions about who should and shouldn’t be posing nude and standards for beauty. Actress Lena Dunham reveals some shocking information in her new book. Is what she described normal or not? We’re not psychologists, but we do have our opinions. Nadia recaps her experience at Usher’s UR Experience concert, and David Jay realizes he’s getting old. If you’ve had enough of the “takers” in your life, you’re not alone. Nadia encourages all the “givers” to rid themselves of these leeches. David Jay offers tips for making friends as an adult.

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David Jay and Nadia debate the seriousness of street harassment, discuss a survey on how much women really know men, and detail how a guy became a millionaire by age 27. Nadia gives a tip for acknowledging special events in people's lives, and David Jay gives a life hack on avoiding a different kind of "toxic job reference."

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