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Time-saving tools and products we’re really into rn.

The next time you’re rushing out your door with your phone at 1%, grab the right charger on the first try. These super cute cable turtles keep all your cords untangled and come in a bunch of different hues for ~color coding~.

Look, I love takeout like a zombie loves brains, but at some point, you’re going to need actual food in your fridge. So, download the Getir app and get your groceries delivered in literal minutes.

🎃 Don’t spend weeks brainstorming clever costumes ideas only to have to frantically scour the leftovers at Party City’s Halloween aisle on October 30. Instead, follow these tips for a quick-and-dirty DIY getup.

What’s top of mind at the watercooler.

If the thought of going to a string of uncomfortable (and forced) networking events makes you want to curl up and play dead, we get it. Sometimes the weird speed dating vibe of a professional mixer can feel, well, yucky. But networking is an important skill, and we’re here to help you get better at it. Sidekick spoke with expert and author Kelly Hoey and communications consultant Emel Shaikh to get the tips and tricks that helped them build new connections and advance their careers.—MW

Your punch list for when you punch out.

Watch: Remember that time when a bunch of rogue Redditors had hedge fund managers freaking out about GameStop stock? Eat the Rich, a Netflix docuseries, explains how a small team of individual investors weaponized the internet and memes to beat Wall Street. (Hey, they like the stock!)

Read: Has your pet ever done something absolutely adorable, and you got the unstoppable urge to show everyone Mr. Cheeto Face snoring? This Mic article is a handy reference for all aspiring pet influencers, and it shows how one post can turn your fluffy best friend into a viral sensation.

Eat: Pumpkins want you to know they can be so much more than just pies and lattes. Try whipping up some warm Thai curry pumpkin soup and let that fruit (yes, it’s a fruit!) show its range.

Pearls of career wisdom.

“[When building a business] you are going to have to do everything, but you will not be good at everything. That would be impossible—nobody is. The things that you are not good at will take you twice as long to do, but they will make you stronger, and you will learn how to become resourceful…Reframe noes and criticism, and look at them as opportunities to refine your business and make it better. The feedback you get early on is likely valid, so the earlier you address the criticism, the better your business will be in the future.”—Krystle Mobayeni, co-founder of BentoBox and head of restaurants at Fiserv