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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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How to Leave Your Job and Start Your Career

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But have you ever looked at successful people who effortlessly achieve their career goals? Regardless of the career goal you set, understanding why is what fosters the commitment necessary to get there and fuels your strength to not settle for anything less. This article was published in April 2015 and has been updated.

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22 Self-Improvement Gift Ideas for Personal Development Junkies

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With a new year (and its resolutions) just around the corner, why not give friends and family self-improvement and personal development gifts that will help them be their best selves? Whether the recipient is new to personal development or just looking for a spark of inspiration, you’ll find the perfect gift for everyone on your list.

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Looking Forward With Intention [Free Webinar for Assistants]

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Here at Office Dynamics International, as we wrap up this 25th year of business, we’re feeling both grateful and overwhelmed with all we’ve experienced in 2015. For this final session of the year, we’re sending 2015 off with a bang! December 3, 2015, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. How to set career goals. • Learning Highlights.

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Want More Charisma? It All Starts with Your Mind

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A gift of presence. Try arriving at a cocktail party with just this one goal, Beck says: All I’m going to do is ask questions. But perhaps her greatest charismatic gift is her almost palpable concern for others. This article appears in the December 2015 issue of SUCCESS magazine. What I remember best about Ms.

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BIG Celebration! Celebrate Who You Are!

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I have been in the personal growth and development industry for 25 years (as of 2015), I know that we put emphasis on developing new skills; assessing our skill gaps and taking courses that make us smarter and better at our jobs; setting goals in various aspects of our life. Celebrate WHAT you have. Please do not get me wrong.

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6 Ways Yoga Today Will Make You Better Tomorrow

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It helps you visualize your goals. Studies have shown that visualization is important to achieving goals , Lawrence says, and many of the professional athletes she works with are a testament to that. “I One of [yoga’s] greatest gifts is that we become much better at managing the fluctuations of the mind,” Glickman says.

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