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

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After receiving his diagnosis in August 2006, Lester went through treatment, worked his way back into the major leagues and pitched—and won—a World Series game. For Rudolph, the goal was everything. Never one to let a perceived disability stand in the way of his goals, he pursued athletics with his heart and soul.

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A Single Mother Struggling to Budget Weighs the Balance Between Just Surviving and Really Living

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What I took from this is that, if we don’t deny ourselves small pleasures, we have a better chance of sticking to our main goal. I have a Roth IRA and bonds; I refinanced my mortgage when the rates were low; I try to never carry credit debt; and I still drive a car I bought in 2006. I soon began to apply it to other aspects of my life.

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You Won't Want to Miss This Lifestyle Offer

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So when Gamer Lifestyle told us they were reopening their membership course again and that they’ve added new features, a select few spots, and some exclusive offers for Men with Pens readers, we thought we should let you know about it, because we want to you the chance to pursue that writing lifestyle.

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Dragos Roua – Brilliantly Better The Personal Development Blog Home About me Top posts Archives Downloads Audio Recommended Products Contact How Goal Setting Works (For Me) by dragos on November 13, 2010 · 25 comments in Personal Development , Success & Wellness , Time management Tweet Goals are just milestones.

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6 days ago RT @ WinWeb Focus on Your Small Business Goals - [link] 6 days ago Perluondo: "They're exactly the demographics I'm looking for." WinWeb TV Free Small & Home Business Videos for you. My Recent Tweets Add value to become successfully self employed or a freelancer. Ideas are useless unless used.”

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6 days ago RT @ WinWeb Focus on Your Small Business Goals - [link] 6 days ago Perluondo: "They're exactly the demographics I'm looking for." Share your goals with them so that they can help you achieve your dream of success. WinWeb TV Free Small & Home Business Videos for you. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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