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10 Things the Gym Taught Me About Life

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If I fold into the desire to be relieved of momentary discomfort, then folding becomes my point of internal reference. This article was published in July 2016 and has been updated. To endure beyond this discomfort, one must conjure something within—you have to “dig.” Sometimes there is a pause, but always the answer is “yes.”

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If It Doesn’t Suck, It’s Not Worth Doing

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But as Robert Greene explains in his book Mastery , you can learn to love this internal resistance. On day one, SEAL—as he is referred to in the book—asked Itzler how many pull-ups he could do. So, you want to develop what Greene calls a “perverse pleasure” in experiencing internal conflict, and sit with it. Itzler did eight.

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How to Partner with a Rival for a Win-Win

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Joseph Marshall, president of Signal 88 Security, partnered with similar local competitors to submit a joint proposal to provide security services for the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland. Cross-refer. A specialist will refer patients requiring specific care to a partner who provides that care, and vice versa.

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End of Year Reflection and Celebration Webinar Replay

Office Dynamics

In this webinar, Joan Burges spoke about 7 tips to set yourself up for career success in 2016. We have also announced that we will continue to offer free webinars in 2016 for the administrative profession. Strategies for setting meaningful goals for 2016 and what you can do now to improve your chances of success.

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“Take Your Dog To Work Day”: How Fido Can Help Companies Retain Employees

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A 2016 survey by Banfield Pet Hospitals showed that 83% percent of workers felt more sense of loyalty to companies that embrace a pet-friendly environment.? . Spending time with pets increases your level of the hormone oxytocin, often referred to as the “love hormone.”

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Future-Proof Your Career

Office Dynamics

Future-proof refers to the ability of something to continue to be of value into the distant future; that the item does not become obsolete. 12. Give over-the-edge customer service to internal and external customers. Registration Is Now Open for the 2016 Annual Conference. Demonstrate leadership at work. By Jasmine Freeman.

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How to Understand People’s Personality Types

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It’s also referred to by the mnemonics CANOE or OCEAN: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness and neuroticism. Introverted Intuiting (Ni) Introverted Intuiting people need time away from external stimulation and mundane demands in order to access rich internal processes. Brian Little, Ph.D.,

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