Knowledge isnt power. Heres what is.

Knowledge isnt power. Heres what is.Knowledge isnt power. Heres what is.Never in the history of mankind have humans enjoyed such an abundance of knowledgethan in todays digital age.Since the emergence of the internet, we have had unprecedented access to thousands of years worth of information, at the tip of ur fingers.We are spoilt for choice of self-help books, podcasts, articles, videos, courses, seminars and much more.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreTheres a widespread belief that knowledge is power the more information we consume, the greater the odds of success in our endeavors.But has this abundance of knowledge made us better off than before? Since we all have access to a similar knowledge base, why do so few people enjoy success?It would appear that the major difference between people who live a rich, fulfilling life and those who dont, isnt knowledge. Its something much more powerful.Its wisdom.The Key Differences Between Knowledge and WisdomThe saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge beinaheer than society gathers wisdom.? Isaac AsimovWe often mistake knowledge for wisdom and wisdom for knowledge.Knowledge is potential power- like a paintbrush in your hands. Its the accumulation of information and facts through reading or dialogue.Conversely, wisdom is applied knowledge- knowing exactly how to use the paintbrush to create a desired image. Its the synthesis of experience with knowledge to derive truths that linger for the rest of your life.Knowledge isgivenand easily accessible, even to the foolish person. But wisdom isearnedthrough learning from mistakes in the real world.One can gain knowledge, but one does not seek wisdom- it emerges when least expected.Knowledge paves the path for wisdom, but wisdom is the doorway that reveals truths in the external world that already reside in the internal one.Knowledge is proud tha t he has learned so much, wisdom is humble that he knows no more.1Knowledge is the tool. But wisdom is the treasure.Knowledge is only useful in the face of certainty. Wisdom is always useful both in times of certainty and uncertainty.These are some of the key distinctions that highlight the superiority of wisdom over knowledge.The question then is How do we discover the treasure of wisdom from the sea of knowledge out there?The Age of Knowledge ObesityReading furnishes the mind only with materials of knowledge it is thinking that makes what we read ours.? John LockeThe two Greek words philo and sophia from which the word philosophy is derived, literally meanslove of wisdom.No other society in history has embodied this love of wisdom anymore than the Ancient Greeks, whose favorite pastime involved sharing knowledge and engaging in intellectual discourse.The Ancient Greeks believed that the body and mind were inseparable a fit body attached to an unfit mind was rendered useless.It is no surprise then that the Ancient Greeks gave birth to the greatest thinkers of all-time including Socrates, Plato and Aristotle.Their wisdom brought us the alphabet, democracy, science and mathematics, philosophy, the jury, schools, and much more.But much like today, the Ancient Greeks were exposed to an abundance of information and knowledge.So, how did they sift through the noise of knowledge to extract the wisdom that transformed the world?According to the Ancient Chinese philosopher, Confucius, this can be broken down into three simple stepsBy three methods we may learn wisdomFirst, by reflection, which is noblestSecond, by imitation, which is easiestand third by experience, which is the bitterest.Whilst this may seem straightforward, its shocking that modern society is yet to take the first step ofreflection.Were on a rat race to get things done as fast as possible, so we make no time for much-neededsolitude.Were quick to buy the most popular books on the The New York Times Be st Seller list, yet we fail to reflect on the knowledge weve consumed- or worse, we dont even read it, leave the books to collect dust on our shelves and show off our unread book collections to others.Theres much talk in the media about physical obesity caused by excessive food consumption. But what about mental obesity caused by excessive information consumption?Just like fast food, consuming self-help information can be extremely addictive, as we hope to someday discover the magical bullet to solve all of our problems.Like an addict, we hop from one source of information to another, never satisfied with what weve consumed.The irony is that our over-consumption of information has led to the inverse of what we had expected instead of being inspired to take action, were paralyzed and overwhelmed.Beneath the surface, our manic search for knowledge is an excuse to procrastinate and hide behind our fears- we know a lot, but have little to show for it.Nowadays, any Tom, Dick, and Harry c an claim to be an expert and share their opinions on any topic, with little experience.Meanwhile, so-called experts with decades of experience, know-it-all but lack wisdom. In fact, they are the mostsusceptible to making the worst decisions and predictions.If an overweight person wishes to shed excess fat and get in shape, they exert their body through exercise.In a similar fashion, if we wish to shed excess knowledge and gain wisdom, we need to exert our mind, through deep reflection.Humility Is the Key to WisdomWhen pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.- King Solomon, Proverbs 112.Knowledge isnt power, its the potential of power. And that power is wisdom.Through reflection, action, and experience, we can tap into our inner wisdom. But this isnt possible without one key ingredient humility.Without humility, its impossible to gain wisdom. As the Ancient Greek philosopher, Socrates said The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.Alongside wisdom, humility opens our minds tonew ways of thinkingthat help us makeoptimal decisions.In todays noisy world, it has become extremely difficult to decide whos advice to listen to and who to ignore. Youd be hard-pressed to find a wise person, as their voices are drowned by the noise.When in doubt, tune your ears to the voice of the humble person.Because not all knowledgeable people are wise. But all wise people are knowledgeableandhumble.This article first appeared on Mayooshin.com.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

7 Resume Points That Immediately Grab a Recruiters Attention

7 Resume Points That Immediately Grab a Recruiters Attention7 Resume Points That Immediately Grab a Recruiters Attention Did you know that- on average- recruiters and hiring managers spend only seven seconds reading yur resume before signing you up for an interview- or tossing that precious piece of paper in the trash? Thats not a lot of time to impress a potential employer. But the slush pile doesnt have to be your job-search fate. Dawn Rasmussen, certified resume writer and founder of Pathfinder Writing and Career Services , along with Glassdoors own tips from its Ultimate Guide to Resumes , will help you craft a resume thatll grab a recruiters attention.You may think that adding graphics or other infographic elements will make your resume stand out. But before your resume makes it to a recruiter, it will most likely have to pass through a computer scanning program, and those fancy shapes and symbols can confuse a computer. If youre sending your resume as an o nline submission, Rasmussen explains, those sexy graphics wont make it through the software system that is platzdeckchen to scan through your document. In that case, it is important to have a graphic-less document so you can get through the software. Another tip to get your resume into the right hands, literally? Scan the job description for keywords you can add to your resume, our guide instructs. If the job calls for a self-starter, a leader, or someone eager to learn, be sure to add those in.According to Rasmussen, ask any recruiter or someone tasked with looking at resumes day after day, and theyd say that most people do a horrible job organizing information. By organizing your resume in a clear way, youll already be steps ahead of the competition. There are many ways to organize a resume , but two good formats suggested by our guide are the chronological resume and the functional resume. In a chronological resume, you focus on your recent work history above all, our guide inst ructs. List your positions in reverse chronological order, with the most recent positions at the top and the oldest ones at the bottom. In a functional resume, your aim is to emphasize the relevance of your experience, according to our guide. To create a functional resume, youll prominentlyfeature your professional summary, your skills, and a work experience section organized by how closely the positions relate to the one youre applying to. This format is best for those who want to minimize resume gaps, or are transitioning into a new industry. You can also do a mixture of these styles, which is called- surprise- a combination resume.No matter what kind of resume you decide to create, whether a chronological or functional resume, you will want to make sure each section is defined. Guiding the reader through what you are going to discuss next is key, Rasmussen explains. They dont want to be left guessing what you are discussing. Mark each section of your resume in bold, she suggests. Dont just say you increased your companys sales- show how much you increased those sales with numbers, our guide instructs. Use your resume to explain concrete accomplishments, it says. Make sure your statistics are consistent, percentages are properly placed and business jargon is used appropriately based on the industry. Whats mora, you may want to bold those numbers and accomplishments. Bold and front-load your notable accomplishment stories underneath each employment record, Rasmussen suggests. Want to get to the point even more? When you are talking about your on-the-job wins underneath each employer, bold the numbers and outcomes from each story. That makes them pop- especially when recruiters are doing the quick once-through on their initial review of your document. Numbers and results bolded at the front of each sentence make it easy for them to see to what degree you are getting stuff done.If you go on and on and on in your resume, you may lose your reader- and the oppo rtunity for an interview. Being efficient in how you move the reader through the document makes it cleaner and easier to understand, Rasmussen says. We are now in a skimming economy, so getting right to the point cleanly is critical. So, try this tip if you have held multiple positions at the same company, stack your job titles and dates worked, starting with your most recent and going down to the oldest, instead of having a separate job entry for each position. This stacking maneuver attracts hiring manager attention because by putting the positions underneath each other, it demonstrates that you were progressively promoted.One way to keep your resume short and to-the-point is to only include the skills that trulymake an impact- not ones that are basic requirements such as Microsoft Word or an ability to use email or irrelevant to the job youre applying to, according to our guide.Guess what? Everyone is a hard worker on their resume. So our guide advises you to ditch the generi c and vague descriptors you might be apt to use, such as hard-working and self-motivated, which are a dime a dozen, and use more specific phrases. Focus on the skills and accomplishments that set you apart from the competition, the guide advises. One thing every recruiter will want to see on your resume is reliability. If you frequently change companies without changing levels or positions, it can be a red flag to recruiters that you are unsure or unreliable, our guide warns. So that youre not flagged as a flaky employee, consider only listing the companies that best align with your desired industry. If you do that, our guide adds, you can always add a foot-note that reads like prior work experience in a different field, more information available upon request.

Is your Arrogance Showing

Is your Arrogance Showing Is your Arrogance Showing I ask this after having an interesting discussion with my nana. She lives in a senior (ages 55+) apartment complex where one of the assistant managers at apartment complex talks down to seniors. She said the manager consistently challenges the residents intelligence, belittling their competence in multiple ways.For example, one resident reported a broken microwave to which the manager rudely asked, Do you just mean its dirty? Is it clean? The manager also said, You have to enter the time for it to work, as if this resident didnt understand how to properly work a microwave.She has to show that shes the boss, my nana had said. Very arrogant.This leuchtdiode me to think about the many folks in positions of authority throughout businesses. How many managers and supervisors out there show that they are the bosses, knowingly and unknowingly? How many treat their workers as if they are inferior and/or incompetent?So, below Ive outlined j ust four ways for you, as the boss, to tell if your arrogance might be (or is) showing1. Talk down to employees. Take note of your speech and choice of language when talking to (or referring to) your employees. Do you talk down to workers and use language and phrases that insinuate they are inferior to you and/or others in positions of authority? This could be anything from saying, You entry-level worker or those people when referring to workers whose positions fall beneath yours on the organizations hierarchical chart. Or even refusing to acknowledge a worker by name.And sometimes, its not always what you say, but how you say it. Workers can tell if a manager is on an ego trip from his or her tone of voice and body and facial expressions. Remember, every employee has a part to play in ensuring the success of your company. Every employee is important and should be treated with respect.2. Always challenging employees ideas. Every time a worker approaches you with a new idea or projec t, do you disregard it? Do you counter your employees ideas, coming up with reasons why they wont work or why they arent good enough? If so, you may be showing your arrogance.Some managers are not very open to new ideas from their workers because they dont perceive them as niveauvoll enough or capable of coming up with a worthy idea or project for the team/department. Remember, your employees are a part of your team for a reason they have the necessary skills (and bring something unique to the table) to complete the job.3. Lack of trustDo you constantly go over your employees assignments, checking for every little error? I once worked for a small publishing company as an editor (take note that I edit for my day job). The owner constantly re-checked my and the other employees work, often taking hours that couldve been used for other projects. Although she hired us, she did not trust us to do the work like she would.Dont act like your workers havent been trained. They obviously had th e skills and experience to land the job. A lack of trust only causes more (unnecessary) work for you.4. Overstating your title. Have you ever met anyone who constantly had to remind you of what he/she has? I have a PhD. I went to Harvard. I am the community manager.Let me spell it out A-n-n-o-y-i-n-g.Dont allow your arrogance to blatantly show by stating, restating and overstating your title and or what you possess. Im sure your workers know your positions title and status- very well.

Digital Dilemmas for Creative Teams and How to Overcome Them

Digital Dilemmas for Creative Teams and How to Overcome ThemDigital Dilemmas for Creative Teams and How to Overcome ThemIn todays business world, its nearly impossible to come across a creative or marketing campaign that doesnt include a digital component. Needless to say, companies need to go digital to survive. But without the right people and strategies in place, its an uphill battle.To help creative and marketing teams tackle common barriers to digital innovation at their companies, The Creative Group did some investigative work. Partnering with AIGA, the professional association for konzeption, and Graphic Design USA, we surveyed nearly 600 creative and marketing professionals with hiring authority to find out their greatest challenges and pain points. We also spoke with industry leaders at A+E Networks, General Electric Co., IBM Watson and Microsoft to understand how they approach digital projects and uncover best practices for other creative and marketing teams.Following are s ome highlights from our new white paper, Step Up Your Digital Game Lessons From In-House Creative Teams.Room for growthMore than half of creative and marketing professionals (55 percent) rated their organizations digital marketing strategy as fair or poor. And only 29 percent said their company has a dedicated digital team that is responsible for planning, executing and evaluating digital marketing initiatives.Hiring hurdlesA majority (71 percent) of creative and marketing professionals said its challenging to find talent with strong digital expertise. When asked what technical skills are most lacking on their teams, the top responses wereData science, data analysis and A/B testingWeb and user experience (UX) designContent creation and content marketingSearch engine optimization (SEO), search engine marketing (SEM) and pay-per-click (PPC) marketingToo overworked to innovateMany creative and marketing professionals revealed theyre putting in overtime. Nearly one-third of respondents (31 percent) said they work more than 50 hours a week, and nearly half (47 percent) feel they work more hours than colleagues in other departments.Help wantedMost professionals reported that their teams are understaffed, which no doubt impacts their ability to produce impactful digital campaigns. Seventy percent of creative professionals said theyre shorthanded and would most like to hire professionals who specialize in web design and production and print design and production. Sixty-four percent of marketers also feel stretched thin and would most like hire people with digital marketing strategy, SEO and SEM expertise.As the research shows, a crucial component to digital marketing success is hiring the right team players, but finding skilled digital professionals can be difficult for employers. Diane Domeyer, executive director of The Creative Group, stresses how important it is to move quickly when you find a great candidate.A primary challenge for many creative and marketing team s looking to expand their digital capabilities is finding people with the right hard and soft skills and a passion for problem solving, she said. Top digital talent is rare in todays competitive employment market. When hiring managers come across promising candidates, they need to move quickly and be prepared to negotiate salary and perks or risk losing them to competing offers.DOWNLOAD THE WHITE PAPER

The Basic Facts of Resume References

The Basic Facts of Resume References Up in Arms About Resume References? Try to abide by the script as much as possible. Once you get your reference list, it is a good idea to get hold of your references whenever you get to the point in the interview process where references could be contacted, simply to let them know they may soon obtain a call, and from whom. Remember your references ought to be on a single parcel of paper. Have a peek at these examples to choose which format is most suitable for you. How to Choose Resume References Make certain you let your references know whenever you have submitted their contact information to an employer, together with details about the ort in order that they can offer suitable details for your benefit. Your references have agreed to allow you to give their contact information to a prospective employer. Every one of the references has to be supplied with detailed contact details. References upon request ought to be written at the base of the resume. The Resume References Stories The variety of references you list is dependent upon your career level. Once you have verified the references capability to vouch for you and gotten their contact info, attempt to take parte in a conversation about your previous work. Be sure to discover before you give erroneous contact information to a possible employer. Ensure you give comprehensive contact info, including email and telephone number. The Most Popular Resume References Resume references play a crucial function in getting selected for the interview. For each new job opportunity, you should confirm your list of references is the correct fit. Your references could make or break your odds of landing work, so make certain you pick the best people to talk for your benefit. Personal references play a considerable role when you are searching for the position that demands trust. Hence, references cant be provided by any person. Only submit your references if youre asked to. Moreover, always work to supply valid and genuine references and never take it as simple as it appears to be. Ensure all your references are content to endorse you. So there isnt any need to have the reference names from the preceding employments. One theyve been contacted, thank every one of your references. Therefore, if you think an interview plays an important part in the selection process then obviously you must be ready for it. If it is possible, select references that are in a position to talk specifically about your qualifications for the job for which youre applying. If you get a particular job that you are pursuing, you might wish to compose a succinct objective. Wondering what the upcoming actions in the recruitment practice. The Importance of Resume References If your reference is someone renown in the business or industry. Following your interview, your references could be a crucial component on whether you get a job offer from an organization. Pro fessional references are people who are able to offer personalized and experience-driven information regarding a persons job performance and suitability for employment. The majority of the moment, you merely require professional reference page by the conclusion of a work interview. If you are searching for work, then you are going to need references. When you are searching for job, you must be prepared to swiftly provide three or more professional references. Nevertheless, if you will be in a position to study the corporate youre applying to and the particular job and its requirements, you might be a little more bold by writing down some of the stuff you imagine you possibly can obtain on such a job. Resume References Options Knowing the distinction between a resume and course load vitae is a lot more crucial before you select a template. An In all the aforementioned circumstances, you would want a professional that specializes in each one of the individual fields mentioned. The people that you put on your resume as references ought to be able to talk positively about your talents, achievements, and abilities. Producing your resume is vital. Usually the company is going to request the references on resume at some point of the application procedure, but its also notlage unusual for the employer to request the references later for instance, after the telephone or face-to-face interview, when they have a crystal clear idea about whether to hire you. Possessing a list of references prepared to hand to a prospective employer is one particular approach to demonstrate that you think ahead and are prepared. Ask the questions that you have ready for the employer in the long run. Just remember to alert her or him in advance that prospective employers may be calling.

The Hidden Treasure of Entry Level Registered Nurse Resume

The Hidden Treasure of Entry Level Registered Nurse Resume The Ultimate Strategy to Entry Level Registered Nurse Resume Our next valuable idea is to concentrate on your skills, qualifications and licenses. Nurses are a crucial part of the medical industry. If your license a part of the Nursing Licensure Compact, then it ought to be indicated. Not listing the right license or certification could find a resume rejected instantly. Wherever youre in your nursing career, weve got a resume sample that could help you write or update your nurse resume. On the flip side, if youre a seasoned nurse, you might have a variety of positions to add, with a number of responsibilities. Or perhaps youre already employed as a nurse and youre prepared for a new job. An impressive nurse resume is crucial in receiving your very first job after graduation. Dont neglect to highlight certain skills you have which are associated with the work description, together with accomplishments youve achiev ed and tasks youve managed. To make certain you concentrate on the appropriate skills make a comprehensive collection of all your abilities. Entry-level nurses make the error of listing each of their experiences in their resumes merely to boost the particulars of their professional experience. So, acquiring a vast range of skills will allow you to nail the job interview. When youre an entry level rn seeking your very first job, it is important to compose your enthusiasm to master and capacity to supply your knowledge together with skills efficiently. You should pick a nursing resume template in accordance with your experience and knowledge. How to verstndigung im strafverfahren with your skills There are lots of techniques to deal with the skills section on your resume, and youll be able to read our full skills section writing guide here. The Debate Over Entry Level Registered Nurse Resume Entry Level, you are in need of a reference so you are easier when writing your Resum e. Entry Level is extremely important because its the foundation for understanding who you actually are. Entry Level that is right and fascinating. Youve chosen to be an important part of the healthcare system, someone people rely on to take care them and their family members, and thats worthy selection. Good work and giving a huge wage is the dream of several folks. Its possible to frame your deficiency of experience within the aim statement in a manner that wont diminish your chances. As youre an entry-level registered nurse searching for your very first job, it is essential to demonstrate your enthusiasm through a customized objective statement. What to Do About Entry Level Registered Nurse Resume Before You Miss Your Chance Before leaning to the LPN job you need to have a crystal clear idea about the necessary skills and occupational hazards. To acquire a job as a licensed practical nurse you will need to submit a perfect LPN resume in line with the advertised job desc ription. Finding jobs as a registered nurse requires a mixture of the proper mindset and a particular set of job seeking skills. What Does Entry Level Registered Nurse Resume Mean? Treated a mean of 16 patients dailydouble the typical student caseload. Its essential for nurses to remain up-to-date as a way to keep on providing patients with the greatest possible care. Nurses play a major part in patient education, and their purpose is to make certain all patients fully understand any info supplied to them.

How To Prepare For An Interview The 20 Dos and Donts

How To Prepare For An Interview The 20 Dos and Donts How To Prepare For An Interview The 20 Dos and Donts Besides getting several paper cuts in the same day or receiving the news that someone in your family has betrayed you to your enemies, one of the most unpleasant experiences in life is a job bewerberinterview. - Daniel Handler (a.k.a Lemony Snicket),The Carnivorous CarnivalTo say thatjob interviews are challenging is putting it mildly. Among many other things, a candidate must be articulate yet concise, enthusiastic yet genuine, and armed with factsyet engaging.Even so, your job interviewdoesnt have to be an hour of horror like Lemony Snickets description above. Check out this list of 20 dos and donts and learn how to prepare for an interview.Interview preparation can be broken into two main parts the steps you take focused on yourself, and those oriented toward your potential employer.The You StepsDONT choose your outfit at the last moment or automatically wear a suit to each in terview.No matter how elementary school it may sound, DO select the clothes youll sport and lay them out the night before. Remember to factor in the company culture if possible. (And it doesnt hurt to check the weather beforehand.)DONT let your online presence make a badfirst impression.DO make sure to Google yourself routinely, and especially before a job interview. Digital dirt is easy for employers to find and can negatively influence a recruiterbefore you even walk through the door.DONT see yourself as on the hot seat.DO approach an interview as a two-way street. While the focus will certainly be on your skillsand suitability, remember that youve got the opportunity to feel out the employer just as much as theyre examining you. This small mental shift can make a big difference.DONT just rehearse interviewanswers in your head.DO take the time to practice delivering responses out loud. Talk to yourself in the bathroom mirror, call your mom, or even ask a trusted friend to conduct mock interviews These tactics will help you bedrngnis only become comfortable with your answers, but also give you the opportunity to assess how your voice sounds. Are you coming off confident? Do you ramble?DONT underestimate the importance of questions.DO two things research common interview queries posed by employers, and craft your own set of questions about the company, the job, and the work environment. Asking astute questions is one of the best ways to set yourself apart.The Them StepsDONT go into an interview uninformed. Liz Ryan of Forbes calls a job interview a recon mission, and lack of preparation almost always results in mission failure.DO conduct 3 types of research1)Research the company itself. Use their website to become familiar with the mission, vision, and values theyve crafted. If its available, find a list of the board of directors. You might know someone in a position of influence.2) Find outhow the company stacks up in the business world. Check out their most recent press releases and consultthe all-mighty oracle Google for any pertinent news.3) Take a gander at the organizations social media outlets. This is an excellent way to discover the companybranding.Quality research of can keep you from freezing up in an interview. (Photo leistungspunkt academics.triton.edu)DONT forget about the job description.DO use Jobscan to identify (or revisit, if you used the resume analysis tool to land the interview) the most importantkeywords within the job description. The particular role you applied for is going to dictate the bulk of any interview. Keep in mindthe essential duties and tasks for the job- andthink about why youre the best candidate to perform them.DONTwalk into an interview of mystery managers.DO find out who youll be interviewing with. Are you scheduled for a one-on-one session, or a pair of interviewers? Perhaps your qualifications will be under review by an entire team Once you have those crucial names, take a few minutes to consult LinkedIn for clues about each interviewers background.DONT focus on your own goals too much as you think about how to prepare for an interview.DO think about the interview from the employers perspective. They posted the job in order to meet a particular need. In this case, youre the solution to their problem- and its important to frame yourself as someone capable of helping to reach their goals.DONTassume youll be able to shoot the breeze with your interviewer.DO prepare for both types of interviewers those who rely on casual conversation and those who only want simple answers. Trust yourself to feel out the mood of each interview as it progresses.Interview prep seems daunting, but you can do it Keep these dos and donts in mind as you head toward your next job offer.

These are the most overweight cities in America in 2019

These are the most overweight cities in America in 2019These are the most overweight cities in America in 2019Theres no denying that weight and nutrition are major public health problems that the United States faces.Almost 40 percent of the nations populationover the age of 15 is currently obese, due to factors like the prevalence of fehlte nicht viel food, an over-reliance on cheaper, less nutritious groceries and a lack of physical activity. But whats interesting to see is how this epidemic pops up in pockets across the country (and in specific ways) rather than affecting the population evenly across the board.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreTo identify the specific American locales struggling the most with weight and weight-related issues, personal finance websiteWalletHub conducted a studythat compared data from 100 of the most populated U.S. metro areas. It considered three key dimensions obesity and overweight statistics, health consequences like high cholesterol and diabetes, and food and fitness trends. Check out the interactive map below to see where your city ranked.Source WalletHubThe most overweight metro area welches McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Texas, followed by Shreveport-Bossier City, Louisiana and Memphis, Tennessee. And unsurprisingly, San Francisco, California had the fewest weight-related issues, with Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, Washington and Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, Oregon/Washington trailing behind. But when you dig intosome of the more specific measurements, thats when things get interesting.For instance, we expected the lowest adult obesity rates to all track along the West Coast, but Asheville, North Carolina had the second lowest rate in the entire country, which was 2.5 times lower than that of McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Texas. The same goes for physical activity - while California and Washington dominate, so does Raleigh, North Carolina. Even Portland-South Portland, Maine had the best fruit and vegetable consumption of all metro areas analyzed.Looking at outlier data points, its clear that not all areas get everything wrong (or get everything right) about personal health and wellness. Its a question of the resources and education available, which issues are being prioritized and how much of the population is jumping on the bandwagon tobe a part of the progress. If we consider what makes the blips on the map so successful in one category, maybe we can extrapolate that information to helpinspiresimilar movements in other areas of the country that really need it most. And that turns information that, on its face, looks pretty tragic and scary into a resource that can inspire and fuel change.So now that you have this data in front of you about your own home, ask yourself What are we doing well that should be celebrated? And what role can I play in making the areas that need improvement that much better? Beca use when it comes to public health crises like obesity, it really does take a village.This article originally appeared on Swirled.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

Having a Bowling Ball

Having a Bowling Ball Having a Bowling Ball Having a (Bowling) BallMany things can be passed down from father to son baseball cards, fishing trips, family stories. But for the Hicklands, it involved throwing a bowling ball down a lane, and Ronald Hickland Jr., mechanical engineer and director of product design for Ebonite zwischenstaatlich, Hopkinsville, KY, knew from a very early age that he could make a better one.I also met a bowling ball designer when I welches 15.Andthat helped spark my interest in going down this path, he says. I was writing a scholarship paper and it was all about doing this for a living. Arriving at Purdue University, he knew hed be in engineering but had to decide between chemical and mechanical. I realized it was the inner workings of the ball that I wanted to work on, so mechanical won, he says.And he won a little himself. You see, not only did he eventually become director of product design for Ebonite International, Hickland turned pro in the sport. Many perfect games and prize money checks later, he knew the game that much better.Ronald Hickland designs about 40 balls a year. Images Ebonite InternationalA Design for SuccessSo where does a designer even start? It begins with the brand, he says. Brand managers will tell me what they want the ball to do for their client and my job is to piece it together for performance. They may say, I have a bowling ball that does this and Ill say, I have to get you a new core shape or, with titelbild stocks the cover of the ball, there are a myriad of options for performance. If its a new cover stock, you will go to a computer and design a new shape based on numerical properties that have a certain kind of performance. For shape, you play along with the densities and how it will roll down the lane. We have a group of chemists that have many cover stock options to go on the ball.Next comes the testing. In the testing and evaluation phase, we have a systematic approach that I developed from scratch, he says. That process allows us to take subjective information and make it quantifiable. We actually have a testing facility where we have sensors on a lane that measure performance of the ball. We also take balls into the field to a bowling center and find out what bowlers are seeing when theyre throwing the ball down the lane.Hickland estimates that he designs about 40 balls a year, for both the casual bowler whos more into aesthetics, to the pro who notices the most minute details.Not only is performance due to the holes but in the materials that comprise the core of the ball. Images Ebonite InternationalReactive TechnologyOf course, there are many factors that go into a balls performance based on the present game. For one, bowling alleys put lubricant on the lane to protect it but it diminishes the friction so a hooka key to success in a throwis diminished. We want more entry angle for the throw because it correlates to more strikes, Hickland says. Fifteen years ago we had a pe rformance breakthrough with a shell cover stock which absorbed oil off the lane so you could create more friction and create more hook. Its called reactive technology. The problem is that the ball will fill up with oil over time, which hurts what it can do. I actually have a patent on a product that reduces oil from the ball.wertzuwachs can even come down to the holes. The location is determined by the bowlers axis of location and its different for each bowler, he says. Though pro shops actually drill the holes, companies such as his give drilling instructions for greater success.And Hickland is turning his attention to pins as well, an aspect of the game which hasnt changed much. The pin itself has strict dimensions but we are the sole distributor of a synthetic pin on the market which has longer durability, he says. The normal pin is a wood core and typically only lasts one to two years. It can take a long time to get a new pin approved, at least a year.Hickland looks back at how early he got involved in bowling and realizes how blessed he was to know what he wanted to do. There just wasnt any doubt in my mind, he recalls. Not many people can really say that.Eric Butterman is an independent writer.I realized it was the inner workings of the ball that I wanted to work on, so mechanical engineering won.Ronald Hickland Jr., director of product design, Ebonite International