Acorn Blog

As we celebrate Women’s History Month 2025, the Acorn is excited to collaborate with WOMEN x AI on a special blog highlighting influential books that showcase the power of women in technology, leadership, and personal growth. This year’s theme, “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations,” perfectly aligns with...

How Do People Read? Understanding Reading Styles and Tips to Improve Reading is a fundamental part of learning and absorbing information, but have you ever considered how people actually read? Not everyone reads the same way, and understanding different reading styles can help you refine your own approach to processing...

5 Simple Strategies to Master Any Book (and Retain the Knowledge for Life!) Reading isn’t just a pastime — it’s one of the most powerful ways to grow intellectually, gain insight, and broaden your worldview. But how do you move beyond flipping through pages and instead truly digest the core...

Why Conversational Learning Through Podcasts Can Supercharge Your Learning Journey 💬🎧 In an age where information is at our fingertips, the way we learn is constantly evolving. Gone are the days when textbooks and lectures were the only means of acquiring knowledge. Today, we’re embracing a new, dynamic approach: conversational...

Surviving the Modern Economy: What You Need to Know (Before the Economy Surprises You Again) The Federal Reserve is keeping its foot on the brakes, holding interest rates steady amid persistent inflation concerns. Despite consumer prices falling from their post-pandemic peak, inflation remains above the Fed’s 2% target. With borrowing...

From Getting to Yes to Questioning Why — Pro Tips For Effective Communication in a Workspace Let’s be real: career growth can feel like navigating a maze designed by someone who really enjoys making people cry. You might spend hours agonizing over what to say in that meeting, only to...

How to Set Career Goals for 2025 — Without Losing Your Sanity in This Job Market If you’re thinking about your career in 2025 and feeling like the job market is a chaotic reality show where the rules keep changing — you’re not alone. Between layoffs, the rise of AI,...

Navigating Your Career in 2025: 7 Actionable, No-Nonsense Tips to Stay Ahead The modern workplace isn’t what it used to be. AI is writing emails, automation is replacing entire departments, and LinkedIn influencers keep telling you to “be your best self” while somehow working four hours a week from a...