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

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And then the phone rang. As the words “We have a problem…” came through the phone, the blood drained from my face and a sharp pain pierced my stomach. I lost my confidence. At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, I supplied tickets to more than 8,500 people, netting over $1 million in profits. It was my partner. I lost my savings.

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Patrice Washington Is Redefining Wealth By Scaling Joy

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The crash of the housing market in 2008 and subsequent recession decimated her business, leaving her on welfare and food stamps and—eventually—sitting across from a generous Harvey who offered to create a job with the sole purpose of helping her get back on her feet. And it was gone overnight. Blind Spot Protection. I can only go forward.”.

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The Science of Changing Other People

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It’s a line of inquiry that was sparked by a transformative experience I had while covering the news at the height of the 2008 recession. Our study found the ideal response is to stay calm, confide in a few trusted confidants and create a plan of action, starting with a Now Step.

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Networking best practices for assistants

Practically Perfect PA

Take for example an assistant who has a fantastic relationship with a client’s PA, they see each other outside of work and are able to phone each other for favours. Our networking session will focus on: Building the confidence you need to network. Top tips on networking for the beginner and for the advanced networker.