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Chance the Rapper on Achieving Goals as an Independent Artist & Paying It Forward

Success

On a sunny March day in his hometown of Chicago, Chance the Rapper makes his way to The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center for our interview and his SUCCESS photo shoot. Only in his 20s, Chance had already accomplished major goals he’d set for himself, including hosting and performing on Saturday Night Live and winning Grammys.

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Book Review: The Million-Dollar One-Person Business

Small Business Labs

We really like the tagline for the book The Million-Dollar One-Person Business.   But this book is not just about being self-employed. The book is written by the well-known and highly respected small business expert Elaine Pofeldt.  We liked the entire book, but our favorite part is Chapter 4 - Making It Happen.

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Should People with Grit Ever Give Up?

Success

Having grit doesn’t mean never giving up; it means not giving up on our long-term goals. And sometimes the best way to achieve our long-term goals may be to give up on unproductive short-term goals. We can think of our goals in a hierarchy, explains Angela Duckworth, Ph.D., Is what you’re pursuing worth the grit?

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The Assist Conference 2015

Practically Perfect PA

I am so proud and delighted to launch the first conference from Practically Perfect PA – The Assist Conference 2015. It is taking place on the 27th February 2015 in London and as you can imagine I am very excited! The importance of having your career goals, always, at the front of your mind. The Assist Conference 2015.

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Why You Should Devote Time Every Day to Aimless Joy

Success

Sand sculptors, stone balancers and the like have spoken to interviewers about how their pursuit helps them shed stress, entertain onlookers, or even (in the case of a college student who likes making snow circles late at night, for others to puzzle over in the morning) “mess with people’s heads.”. So why be afraid of them?

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Queer Eye’s Bobby Berk on Designing a Space—and Life—That Makes You Happy

Success

His new book, Right at Home: How Good Design Is Good for the Mind , offers readers tips for making a space into a sanctuary. A guiding principle behind the book was that he didn’t simply want to create an expensive design book that would limit who could learn about design. “I I want to democratize design,” Berk says. “I

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What Individuals Experiencing Homelessness Taught Me About Success

Success

It dawned on me one morning while I was sharpening pencils instead of editing that I had actually learned a lot about success and achieving goals from those I thought were the least likely to provide me with any new insights—the unhoused. The running club taught me how to show up and keep showing up. Results will happen. She was worried. “It