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How Deesha Philyaw Built Her Writing Career From the Ground Up—and Landed a 7-Figure Book Deal

Success

The Secret Lives of Church Ladies author signed a seven-figure book deal with Mariner Books in September for her debut novel, The True Confessions of First Lady Freeman, and another short story collection called Girl, Look. A seven-figure book deal is very impressive. The co-parenting book came out in 2013,” she says.

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6 Ways To Feast On Learning

Office Dynamics

I decided to pull out this Monday Motivator from 2013 because it is a favorite of mine, still holds true and in fact, I believe it to be truer than ever before. Since I wrote this in 2013, I have expanded my mind to the worlds of: Focus instead of multitasking. Underneath It All book (on sale for $12). Being revolutionary.

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Go Straight for the Joy and Follow Your Purpose

Success

In her book Steering by Starlight: The Science and Magic of Finding Your Destiny , she recalls writing a mission statement for a scholarship application when she was 16 years old. She points to Daniel Pink’s book A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future. I was almost six months pregnant,” she says.

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Episode 241: What Sports Can Teach Us About Greatness with Don Yaeger

Productivityist

Founded in 2013, if you are ready to transform your team’s productivity with efficient email, you’ve got to give Front a try for only $9/month. On Don’s process when crafting a book (18:28). Three books that Don would recommend people (40:20). Book: A Game Plan for Life: The Power of Mentoring. Enjoy the show?

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Pursuing Happiness at Work & Home in 2013

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

As I brainstorm, the ideas I have come up with are blogging weekly, taking guitar lessons, tutoring kids, photography, sewing, random acts of kindness, skateboarding lessons, traveling, joining a book club, and cooking/baking. On the work front, I hope to read more business and personal growth books.

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A Heartfelt Holiday Message

Office Dynamics

I am usually running all over the country speaking, training, and doing book signings. I look forward to being of service in 2013. We become role models and mentors. Career – As you wrap up 2012, make sure you have identified areas for your professional development in 2013. Thank you very much. Here we go!

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10 Must Follow Admin Resources On Twitter

Office Dynamics

Finalist – PPA Independent Publisher’s Business Magazine of the Year 2013 – Lucy has been a supreme collaborator and provider of quality content for administrative professionals. Her books, website, podcast and tweets are worth keeping close by. Love coffee, NHL, NFL, DC & Boston. I tell redonkulous stories.

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