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Danny Rubin
Danny Rubin is a blogger and media consultant based in Washington, DC. His day job is with Frank Magid Associates, where he helps newspapers and TV stations boost subscriptions and ratings through audience research. He also runs News To Live By, a blog that offers daily tips on how we can apply the lessons of the news to our own lives. The blog often focuses on career issues and demonstrates how you can improve just by reading the news. When he's not buried in the day's headlines, Danny likes to run, play basketball, collect vinyl records and do crossword puzzles. Follow him on Twitter.
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17 Hard Truths Every College Grad Must Understand
By Danny Rubin | 15 Comments | May 15, 2014
Want to land a job straight out of college? Get your game face on. Read »
9 Important Lessons You Can Learn by Starting a Blog
By Danny Rubin | 4 Comments | January 14, 2014
Kick off 2014 with the best decision you’ll make all year. Blogging can teach you about business — and life — in ways you’d never imagine. Read »
Why Grit is More Important Than Intelligence
By Danny Rubin | 3 Comments | December 16, 2013
The most important trait among successful people may surprise you… Read »
Why You Shouldn’t Put Education at the Top of Your Resume
By Danny Rubin | 8 Comments | November 13, 2013
Employers don’t care where your skills come from; only that you have them. Here’s how to set up your resume so your skills get top billing. Read »
The Official Ground Rules for Moving Back Home with Mom and Dad
By Danny Rubin | 4 Comments | October 30, 2013
Millennials are returning home at a record pace. Here are some ground rules to make sure you get along with your new roommates, Mom and Dad. Read »
8 Distinguished Trophies Millennials Deserve to Win at Work
By Danny Rubin | 4 Comments | September 26, 2013
If you’re one of the GenY workers who have inspired the belief that Millennials think they deserve praise for everything, step right up and accept your award! Read »
The Most Important Thing to Remember If You Work from Home
By Danny Rubin | 3 Comments | February 27, 2013
With Yahoo’s announcement that employees will no longer be allowed to work from home, you might be wondering: What can I do to show my boss I’m a solid tele-worker? Read »
Would You Fire Your Colleague to Save Your Own Job?
By Danny Rubin | 6 Comments | December 18, 2012
It’s being called The Hunger Games of workplace layoffs. What do YOU think? Read »
The Professional Quality That Led Seth MacFarlane to Host the Oscars
By Danny Rubin | 2 Comments | October 2, 2012
How did MacFarlane go from writing cartoons to hosting the movie industry’s biggest night? And what can MacFarlane’s career teach us about our own? Read »
The No. 1 Rule for Proofreading Your Work on the Job
By Danny Rubin | 12 Comments | September 11, 2012
Even one typo can distract a reader and cheapen all your hard work. Here’s how to make sure that doesn’t happen. Read »
The Strategy Paul Ryan Followed in his 20s to Become Romney’s Vice President
By Danny Rubin | 5 Comments | August 15, 2012
Ryan’s path to vice president had little to do with fate. Instead, he learned from an early age something that we should all apply at our own jobs. Read »
Why Every Young Professional Should Read the News
By Danny Rubin | 14 Comments | July 19, 2012
Only get your news from The Daily Show? Here’s the case for reading what’s going on in the world. Read »
What NBA Superstar LeBron James Teaches Us About Managing Expectations
By Danny Rubin | 4 Comments | June 26, 2012
For anyone tasked with leading people on the job, this is a hard lesson in leadership. Read »
‘You’re Not Special’ Graduation Speech Applies to the Work World, Too
By Danny Rubin | 10 Comments | June 11, 2012
How would you feel if the keynote speaker at your graduation said there’s nothing remarkable about you? Read »