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tech22 days ago•36 min saved

Amazon bills ASCS as a third‑party logistics platform using its shipping empire

Amazon is expanding its logistics footprint by offering its massive shipping and fulfillment network to other companies through Amazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS). The service lets businesses store inventory in Amazon’s global fulfillment centers and ship via its fleet of trucks, aircraft, and delivery vehicles, competing with DHL, UPS, and FedEx. The move aims to replicate AWS-style cost efficiency and reliability for external customers, with early adopters including Procter & Gamble, 3M, Lands’ End, and American Eagle Outfitters.

via The Verge|

#amazon #fulfillment #logistics

lifestyle10 months ago•4 min saved

Grandma's Simple Secret to a Fulfilled Life at 88

An 88-year-old grandmother exemplifies a fulfilled life by embracing the present, trying new things, and staying socially active, inspiring her granddaughter to focus on enjoying each day rather than stressing about the future.

via Business Insider|

#ageing #fulfillment #joy

sports10 months ago•4 min saved

Scottie Scheffler Reflects on the Meaning and Cost of Success in Golf and Life

Scottie Scheffler, a top golfer and world No 1, expressed during a press conference that despite his achievements and love for the game, he questions the deeper meaning and fulfillment it provides, emphasizing that his family is his true priority and he would quit golf if it ever compromised his relationships. He reflects on the fleeting nature of success and the importance of personal life over professional accomplishments.

via The Guardian|

#family #fulfillment #golf

horoscope2 years ago•0 min saved

"Pisces Horoscope: December 10-11, 2023 - Creative Energies and New Goals Await!"

Today's Pisces horoscope encourages embracing one's dreams and desires, reminding them of their power to manifest their aspirations. By following their bliss and pursuing what ignites their inner fire, Pisces can bring their dreams to fruition in unexpected ways.

via VOGUE India|

#desires #dreams #fulfillment

lifestyle2 years ago•5 min saved

"Unprecedented Visual Evidence: Capturing the Enormity of Our Current Climate Crisis"

A recent Pew Research Center report reveals that 61% of adults in the U.S. consider having close friends as an essential part of a fulfilling life, surpassing the importance placed on marriage, children, or wealth. The study also found that having more friends is associated with higher satisfaction in friendships. People shared various qualities they value in a good friend, including traits like loyalty, kindness, honesty, non-judgmental attitude, and the ability to listen without judgment. Personal anecdotes highlighted the importance of support, shared interests, and unconditional love in friendships.

via Upworthy|

#friendship #fulfillment #lifestyle

personal-development2 years ago•2 min saved

Mark Cuban's Journey from Financial Struggles to Defining Success

Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban believes that success is not solely determined by the amount of money one has, but rather by setting goals and feeling fulfilled by one's accomplishments. Cuban, who has a net worth of $5.1 billion, emphasizes the importance of waking up every morning feeling good about what you have achieved. He suggests that aspiring entrepreneurs should focus on creating social impact rather than solely pursuing financial gain. Cuban's own startup, Cost Plus Drugs, is built around this principle. He believes that the marginal value of money decreases as one's wealth increases, and that happiness and passion should be prioritized over traditional markers of success.

via CNBC|

#entrepreneurship #fulfillment #mark-cuban

personal-development2 years ago•3 min saved

"Unlocking the Key to a Fulfilling Life: 9 Desires and Strategies Revealed by a Decade-Long Therapist"

After years of therapy, a psychotherapist shares the nine things people want most in life: to be loved, understood, have power, attention, freedom, create, belong, win, and connect. These desires can be fulfilled by showing love and being present in relationships, understanding oneself, embracing authenticity and authority, giving and receiving attention, seeking personal freedom, engaging in creative pursuits, accepting oneself and finding comfort in all aspects, celebrating personal successes, and fostering meaningful connections with others.

via CNBC|

#fulfillment #happiness #personal-development

business3 years ago•2 min saved

Amazon Loses Key Executives in Fulfillment and Data Center Leadership Roles

Melissa Nick, Amazon's vice president of North America customer fulfillment, is leaving the company on June 16. Nick was responsible for overseeing almost 300 facilities that process and ship customer orders. Her departure follows a recent revamp of Amazon's US operations to speed up deliveries and cut down on costs. Nick is the latest high-profile Amazon executive to depart the company, which has laid off 27,000 employees, initiated a corporate hiring freeze, and axed some farther-flung initiatives.

via CNBC|

#amazon #business #cost-cutting

health-and-wellness3 years ago•3 min saved

Wellness Roundup: Weed, Happiness, and Comfort Foods

This week's Well+Being newsletter covers a range of topics, including the benefits of multivitamins for age-related memory loss, the role of fruits and vegetables in mental well-being, and a glossary of weed terms for those curious about cannabis. The newsletter also includes a quiz to help identify behaviors that could signal a growing dependency on marijuana and advice on how to achieve fulfillment instead of just happiness. Additionally, readers can submit health questions to the new Ask a Doctor columnist.

via The Washington Post|

#comfort-foods #fulfillment #health-and-wellness

personal-development3 years ago•9 min saved

Returning to Medical School: My Journey and Motivations.

Shiv Gaglani, co-founder of Osmosis.org, a learning platform for medical education, has decided to return to medical school at Johns Hopkins as a third-year medical student. Gaglani left medical school ten years ago to pursue his passion for medical education and entrepreneurship. However, he missed the ability to help someone directly on a 1:1 level and decided to return to medical school to fulfill his dream of becoming a doctor. Gaglani believes that his clinical and entrepreneurial experience will help him contribute to innovative solutions to strengthen the healthcare system.

via Forbes|

#entrepreneurship #fulfillment #healthcare

technology3 years ago•2 min saved

Elon Musk's Controversial Views on Remote Work and Career Choices.

Elon Musk expressed concern about AI technology and advised his kids to pursue work that will be useful to humanity. He said finding fulfillment can be difficult "if the AI can do your job better than you can." Musk has repeatedly expressed concern about the technology and stressed a need for government oversight. Ultimately, he advised people entering the workforce to pursue work that will be fulfilling and contribute some good to society.

via Business Insider|

#ai #career-advice #elon-musk

lifestyle3 years ago•1 min saved

Heather Graham Embraces Child-Free Life and Feels Liberated

Actress Heather Graham says she feels fulfilled and free without having children, and believes women are becoming more empowered to make their own choices about motherhood. She views her film and TV projects as her "little kids" and is happy with the journey she's chosen as an actress in Hollywood. Graham has never been married but has been in relationships with several high-profile figures.

via TMZ|

#fulfillment #heather-graham #hollywood