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9 Tough (and Necessary) Lessons Entrepreneurs Must Learn

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I learned that you have to trust yourself , rely on your instincts, and believe in yourself, regardless of others’ resistance, doubts or negativity. The toughest lesson I’ve learned has been to handle this constant rejection and continue to have conviction in the things I believe in. Learn true communication. Be patient.

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What I Learned from Keeping a Gratitude Journal

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All things being equal, I’d whisk us all to the Caribbean tomorrow if we could, but since I’m here, sprinting from indoor haven to indoor haven, I should make the best of it, focusing on the good in the cold, the way it blankets both me and all my friends and family. I even like scarves. Lord, that was hard. “If And that part worked for me.

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10 Products to Improve Your Business Travel Experience

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Since the COVID-19 pandemic, we have all learned to work, live and play in a new normal wherein virtual connections have become more prevalent. An added trolley strap means it can be combined with your rolling carry-on for a hands-free sprint through the airport terminal, if need be. Travel Association and J.D. trips per month.

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How Parents Feel About Remote and Hybrid Work Being Here to Stay

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I was also pregnant with my fourth child, had two kids attempting the hot mess that was remote learning, a husband stealing parts of my desk for his Zoom calls and about all the chaos possible. In a recent KinderCare Learning Companies study with Harris Poll, 41% of participants said hybrid models are ideal, an increase of 5% from 2022.

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From Olympic Bobsledder to Financial Adviser—Carlo Valdes Knows a Thing or Two About Second Careers

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A typical day includes sprint workouts down the track, three hours in the weight room and more stretching than a yoga instructor. After 18 months at Northwestern Mutual, learning the financial craft and jargon, he desired more freedom. This article originally appeared in the March/April 2022 Issue of SUCCESS magazine.

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On Your Mark Get Set — Recharge

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Schwartz, founder and CEO of The Energy Project, advocates for a work style based on a series of sprints rather than a marathon. How to recharge your mental energy The world’s information avalanche can actually hobble learning, Schwartz says. Learning is most efficient when dispensed in spaced cycles rather than in one big glut.

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How My Experience as a Black Entrepreneur Shaped My Views on Building Financial Freedom

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After visiting a specialist, taking medication and undergoing hours of electrostimulation, I learned it was all stress-related. This article originally appeared in the November/December 2022 issue of SUCCESS magazine. While sitting at my desk one day, I suddenly felt a cramp in my neck that just wouldn’t go away.

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