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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. 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.

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How to Understand People’s Personality Types

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Understanding people’s personality types can also help us achieve success in our pursuits, whether we’re attempting to get our kids to pick up their toys or motivating a sales team to reach a lofty goal. He came face-to-face with these realizations as his neuroscience research and training business began to grow.

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Top 5 Tips for Training Employees on a Budget

The Small Business Blog

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." Top 5 Tips for Training Employees on a Budget by Stefan Töpfer on Mar 29, 2010 The top 5 tips weekly post is always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners.

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5 tips for Sourcing Employee Training for Small Businesses

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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." Contact local development agencies – some may offer training programs Hire local teachers or consultants to run short training schedules.

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Stacey Abrams’ New Co-Authored Book Details the Struggles Black Entrepreneurs Still Face and Why Business Partnership Differences Can Be Your Superpower

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We improbably joined forces in 2006, and we have founded and grown two multimillion-dollar enterprises. And Lara, as a trained rocket scientist—yes, an aerospace engineer—has sold sneakers, built skyscrapers and raised a family. When we stumbled, we conceived of an innovative way to solve the problem that defeated our company.

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How Goal Setting Works (For Me)

Brilliantly Better

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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How To Train Your Brain

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How To Train Your Brain First of all, let me tell you that I was in search for something similar to Lumosity for a long time. Brain Exercises Just like physical exercise, brain training must be performed in a balanced way. Train Brain for Attention: Lost In Migration Apparently, this was the most difficult game for me.