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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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After several months of research, they attended a two-week sailing course in Gibraltar before selling Darsy’s apartment and buying Polar Seal in March 2016. “On Ellison and Darsy purchased Polar Seal in March 2016, but they didn’t hit the waters full time until June 2018. These are five of those lessons. Your speed is the right speed.

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4 Ways to Turn Obstacles into Opportunities

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Perceive obstacles as merely a detour to your final goal. Have the conviction that your goal is achievable. Actor Chris Burke once said, “I have a motto on my bedroom wall: ‘Obstacles are what you see when you take your eye off the goal.’ Once your eyes are set on the goal, don’t allow minor obstacles to distract you.

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3 Science-Based Mind Hacks to Get Into Flow

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Using a basis of Csikszentmihalyi’s work, Steven Kotler determined what prompted a state of flow , including these three critical “flow triggers”: Trigger 1: Clear goals. Goals tell us where to put our attention, and what we focus on becomes our results. This article was published in May 2016 and has been updated.

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For Jamie Kern Lima, Unlocking Success Starts with Embracing Self-Worth

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Jamie Kern Lima’s journey to success In 2016, Lima made headlines when she sold IT Cosmetics to L’Oréal for a staggering $1.2 Her success went beyond financial achievements; it was a validation of her belief that every woman deserves to feel beautiful and confident. Photo by ©Chris Patey/Courtesy of Jamie Kern Lima.

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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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11 Ways to Handle Confrontation

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Identify your goals. What is your goal after handling the confrontation? Work toward your goal with a positive attitude, knowing the limits of what can or cannot change. —Dr. A quick email from the CEO can immediately answer any questions and provide confidence to the rest of the team. Miles Jennings, Recruiter.com.

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Want to Reach Your Potential? Be a Learner

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Early bibles of the field (Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich , Dale Carnegie’s How to Win Friends and Influence People ) urged workers to grow philosophically, to build qualities such as confidence and self-discipline. Most companies hire people with the skills required for identified goals and fire them as needs fade or change, Fay says.

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