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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. Over the years, I’d developed contacts, partners and skills, and I had the industry reputation necessary to put together a contract this big. But I know now I would never be where I am today without this traumatic experience. And I did change that day.

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

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His rigorous and dedicated practice habits were no longer just about honing a skill—they were about reclaiming a part of himself. I’ve learned that it’s not the disability that defines you,” Abbott explains. Be everything you want to be,” du Toit regularly reminds her fans during interviews. Be everything you want to be’.

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

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With a focus on the intersection of mindset, strategy and wellness, her Believe-Own-Learn-Design (B.O.L.D.) She’s passionate about enabling teams of creatives, technology leaders and innovators with the skills, mindset and network to tackle the complex and evolving challenges of tomorrow. Framework is your map to the “bold” life.

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If You Think You’re Unbiased, You’re Wrong

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The idea wasn’t to simply learn how to make IBM more attractive to minority talent. Reach out to groups that cater to Black engineers, LGBTQ professionals, Hispanic programmers—whatever skill set you might need. And if you keep up your skill set, you’re always in demand.” Diversity doesn’t happen by accident.” It’s flexible.

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

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Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, July 20, 2009 Do Online Classes Make Sense for Your Career? Think about your learning style. Consider your age.

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Will This Tough Job Market Change Generation Y?

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Tuesday, December 1, 2009 Will This Tough Job Market Change Generation Y? Like the rest of job hunters, Generation Y has found jobs can be tough to come by, even with their skills.

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How Badly Do You Want the Life You Dream About?

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You just haven’t learned how to access it. I know this because I’ve spent much of my life learning how to find my courage and rise above the fear that can so easily rob us of our freedom and hold our happiness hostage. And, like all skills, it can be learned and mastered. Think of courage as a muscle.

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