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Features 72 Cover Story THE NEW GENIUS* Soft skills have never been at a higher premium. Here’s how to hone them. by caroline fanning, tina donvito, emily goodman, cathy garrard and tracey neithercott 10 My Story If I Could Turn Back Time here are 20 Things I’d Tell My 25-Year-Old Self* The Blueprint for a Healthier, Happier, and Richer Life. by sheron white 86 national intereSt Sold Out Chances are, the person buying that concert seat next to yours isn’t a person at all. by bill hangley jr. 96 health Our Data, Ourselves?* Wearable trackers— from smart watches to rings—can give you stats on everything from your daily step count to minutes of REM sleep. by beth weinhouse T MB STUDIO (COVER). 40 World of Good The Secret Ingredient in Every Backyard* 104 your true StorieS Outsmarting the System There’s always a loop- hole: Readers share ways they save time, money and headaches. by reader ’ s digest readers 108 draMa in real life Saving Baby KJ* An exceedingly rare condition threatened a newborn’s life. by rob kiener readersdigest.co.nz 3 A Trusted Friend in a ComplicatedWorld ★ ★ ★ 2 0 2 7 • V o t e d b y N e w Z e a l a n d e r s • 2 0 2 7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 0 • V t s • 0 2 7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 0 2 7 • V o t e d b y N e w Z e a l a n d e r s • 2 0 2 7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 0 V o r 2 2 7 ★ ★ ★ 147 SPeCial SuPPleMent QUALITY SERVICE AWARDS 2027 Find out which brands have been recognised for providing the best service in the country, as voted by New Zealand consumers