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What MLB Pitcher Jon Lester and 4 Other Professional Athletes Teach Us About Overcoming Obstacles

Success

Then, in May 2008, he became the 18th pitcher in the history of the storied Red Sox organization to throw a perfect game. As a high-school player, she caught the eye of the Tennessee State track and field coach, who recognized her tremendous ability and began training her as a runner. As of 2009, Lester is cancer-free. “I

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How I Lost $3 Million in 24 Hours and Bounced Back

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It all started in 2001 when I launched a service business based on just an idea. At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, I supplied tickets to more than 8,500 people, netting over $1 million in profits. And I did change that day. I had a team of employees and $1 million in sales my first year. So it came to me: I should become a coach.

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6 Ways to Alleviate Ergonomic-Related Strain

Ian's Messy Desk

Comments Hey Ian, I’m definately linking this up at blogs4God.com for geek reasons … but also I have to comment I found this article a bit amusing in that many of the techniques mentioned I had already learned … while training/studying for an opera singing career.

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How Badly Do You Want the Life You Dream About?

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A big, inspiring “why” propelled Justine Flynn and her co-founders to launch their company, Thankyou, in 2008. In October 2001, with three children under 4 (including an 8-week-old), I moved from Australia to Dallas with my husband, Andrew, who’d been offered a job. Trust your capabilities. What’s the first thing you could do?”

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VA Industry Leaders: a conversation

Loosely Speaking

Comments: 19 19 Comments Marsha Kopan Comment // October 29th, 2008 // 1:34 pm I am not so sure about this blogging thing. Kathie Thomas, A Claytons Secretary Comment // October 29th, 2008 // 6:36 pm So many questions – and I can answer all or some, or just one. James Comment // October 29th, 2008 // 7:53 pm Good post.

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