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3 Steps to Unveil Your Full Human Power Through ‘Unfocus’

Success

It has two main components as defined by Duckworth and Quinn in 2009: “consistency of interest” and “perseverance of effort.” Keep doing what you’re doing, stay on task , be passionate, don’t give up and you will ultimately be rewarded. Sync up with your cognitive rhythm.

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Kelp Food Is Making Waves in Restaurants and Supermarkets—and Helping Conservation Efforts

Success

Mostly, though, I think about how we will all lose the sea if we don’t roll up our sleeves and figure out how to save it. As the boat picks up speed, I blink cold tears while taking in the snow-capped peaks of the Cascade Mountains, seagulls arcing overhead and the occasional seal head bobbing along the surface of the water.

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4 ways to "manage up"

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, December 16, 2009 4 ways to "manage up" Many people feel "stuck" these days. Come up with an innovative idea that supports the company’s overall mission strategy.

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Why Your Small Business Needs A SWOT

The Small Business Blog

Why Your Small Business Needs A SWOT by Stefan Töpfer on Mar 17, 2010 As a small business owner, or entrepreneur, you have no doubt heard of a SWOT analysis. But with a heavy workload, is it really necessary for your small business to complete a SWOT analysis? Opportunities : external factors that will make success easier.

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Why educate women – isn't it a waste of resources? | THE SMALL.

The Small Business Blog

After one of these conversations today, I was reminded of this professor and began wondering if he was right with his opinion in the final analysis? Trivially, his assertion that educating women is a waste, is completely nonsensical, but the final result to the economy seems to suggest his analysis could be right. — ST.

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Let Go A Little and Help Your Business

The Small Business Blog

The best way to work out the strengths and weaknesses within your business is to carry out a SWOT analysis (I talk more about the reasons for doing this here). This is the best way to move your company forward and to help your business to succeed. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Competitive Intelligence: Not Just For Big Business | THE SMALL.

The Small Business Blog

The term competitive intelligence may conjure up images of espionage and James Bond movies, but it’s simply the honest practice of gathering and analysing public information on competitors. If her eyes go big and light up then you’re on to something! Body language always speaks volumes. Consider the source of the information.

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