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Should People with Grit Ever Give Up?

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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

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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! To power us to have the confidence to seek more recognition and rewards. The Assist Conference 2015.

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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 are what’s known as “liveaboards,” a breed of digital nomad on the water, with Sophie managing their digital brand, Ryan & Sophie Sailing , while Ryan works as a business development consultant. In a more traditional lifestyle, the idea of five- and 10-year goals are common. Photos courtesy of Ryan Ellison and Sophie Darsy.

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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. A lot of managers are Doctor No. I am truly a Doctor Yes.

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22 Self-Improvement Gift Ideas for Personal Development Junkies

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HelloFresh (starting at $59.94) offers a diverse range of meals to choose from that can work around many dietary restrictions, and weekly menus can be managed from a smartphone. Talisman jewelry and accessories Sometimes it’s helpful to have a physical reminder of goals nearby so we don’t stray too far from the path.

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Want More Charisma? It All Starts with Your Mind

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Because so few of us are ever fully present, if you can manage even a few moments of full presence from time to time, you’ll make quite an impact,” she writes. Try arriving at a cocktail party with just this one goal, Beck says: All I’m going to do is ask questions. Confidence to spare. Could your listening skills use a polish

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A sneaky peek at the Future Assistant programme

Practically Perfect PA

The PA as information manager . In 2017 and beyond Assistants will be seen as their organisation’s information managers. The PA as time manager . Richard Newman , Director of BodyTalk – Richard spoke at our very first Assist Conference back in 2015 and he was, without doubt, an absolute hit.

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