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

Success

I lost my confidence. It all started in 2001 when I launched a service business based on just an idea. But the pain was fresh, and the daily struggle for money and confidence were keeping me stuck. I lost my savings. I lost my house. I remember lying in bed for days doing nothing but feeling the heavy gravity of the situation.

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

Success

Claudienne Hibbert-Smith President, TRU Prep Academy/ TRU Real Estate Exchange Hibbert-Smith became a mom at the age of 14 and obtained her bachelor’s degree in 2001 from the University of Florida. She has mentored and coached senior leaders on changing culture and developing confidence, boldness and executive presence. With the U.S.

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5 Challenges and Mistakes Faced by Every Solopreneur

Office Organization Success

The main reason I started my business in the first place (way back in November 2001) was so that I could have a flexible schedule – I had two young children at the time and needed to have a very flexible schedule that would allow me to be around for them, particularly during school holidays. And to also know that you are not alone.

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15,000 Feet: The Space Between Projects and Areas of Focus and Responsibility

Productivityist

A few years ago I realized that my personal productivity system, based on Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen, was making me redo and second-guess planning over and over again on projects. This is, in large part or wholly, because of Getting Things Done having been published in 2001.

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On the Job by Anita Bruzzese: Do Online Classes Make Sense for.

On The Job

For example, Kaplan University started online classes with just 34 students in 2001, and now has 54,000 students participating in its online programs. There’s a real confidence that comes from getting that degree.” Procrastination Thriving in Stressful Workplace Subscribe via RSS © Anita Bruzzese The numbers are staggering.”

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