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10 Steps to Serious Goal-Getting from Zig Ziglar 

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Regardless of your goal—losing weight, furthering your education, earning a promotion , saving money for a new home or an exotic vacation—you can expect to achieve your goal if you plan and prepare for it. This foundation will give you an honest shot at reaching any goal you have properly set. Start with these 10 steps: 1.

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This Digital Nomad Couple Sold Everything to Travel the World in a Sailboat—Here’s What They’ve Learned About Life, Goal Setting and Relationships

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They met on Tinder in 2015 while living in Sweden as expats: Ellison, an aviation sales director from Des Moines, Iowa, and Darsy, a human resources systems specialist from Paris. In a more traditional lifestyle, the idea of five- and 10-year goals are common. This guidepost for difficult days is simple and specific.

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5 Realistic Tips to Be More Positive

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Because when you feel confident in your abilities, you’re able to think creatively and solve problems. Don’t postpone the reward until after achieving the big goal. Break the goal down into milestones by considering what it will take for you to get to that goal, and reward yourself at each accomplished milestone.

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The Negative Side of Positive Thinking

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SUCCESS’ positivity articles extol the virtues of optimism and glee while offering strategies to cultivate them , all in the name of personal, community and global well-being. So what’s a wise approach for embracing the whole self while still moving toward goals with kindness, compassion and responsibility? Stop tallying.

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‘Power Doesn’t Come from a Title’

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Bill McDermott made customer service a priority McDermott left the deli after college, but running a business instilled in him a kind of confidence rare in a young man, one that bears no trace of cockiness but is based on realistic knowledge of what’s possible. This article was published in July 2015 and has been updated.

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Stressed? 5 Simple Ways to Prevent Burnout

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I do both now, and my focus, clarity and ability to accomplish big goals has increased beyond anything I ever thought was possible. The mindfulness activity increased my ability to discern opportunities, delegate more wisely and be more confident. This article was published in May 2015 and has been updated.

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‘Nice to Meet You’: The Art of Being Introduced

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You’ll not only look prepared, but with a better idea of what to say and the extra confidence that comes with knowing who you’re talking to, you’ll have a much more productive and meaningful discussion. This article was published in April 2015 and has been updated. Know the ‘ask’ to show proper introduction etiquette.

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