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I Spent Years Trying to Get My First Book Published—This Is What I’ve Learned About Risking Rejection

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As I neared the end of writing my first book , Find Your Courage , I decided it was time to see whether I could find a publisher. Eventually, I decided to change tack and self-publish, selling my book via my speaking engagements and newsletter database. We think this is an outstanding book,” they said. Bah humbug, I thought.

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Women in Wine: 4 Sommeliers Shaping the Future of Mexico’s Wine Industry

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During one class session, I noticed several classmates were absent because they were applying at Le Cirque Restaurant, and the restaurant’s quality and fame at the time caught my attention, so I also went to apply,” she says. In 2000, Estrada took the first Diploma for the Formation of Sommeliers.

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Free Chapters From Joan’s Book: Who Took My Pen…Again?

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It’s not very often that Office Dynamics can celebrate another book release by Joan but when we do, the amount of support shown is truly amazing. Joan’s new book, Joan’s Greatest Administrative Secrets Revealed , is set to be released in Septemeber, 2018. Chapter 7, Creative Thinker. every hand will go up.

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Tom Wheelwright, CPA, Examines the Advantages of Franchising Your Business

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I was already doing a fair amount of public speaking and had written my first book, Tax-Free Wealth: How to Build Massive Wealth by Permanently Lowering Your Taxes , so I launched the financial education company WealthAbility®. Now, I’m using the advantages of franchising to grow my business further.

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A Day in the Life of AI Consultant Juliette Powell

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The New York City-based founder and managing partner of Kleiner Powell International (KPI) consults with governments, large companies and others on the intersection of tech and business, with a deep understanding of how AI is shifting society and global competition. Empower She meets with students lined up to chat with her after class.

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Get Your Mind Right: 5 Tips for Untangling Your Can’t-Do Mindset

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Ah, internal roadblocks. In my research about “Wave Makers” for my book Make Waves , I discovered that those who started big changes were extraordinary because of their thoughts that drove optimism, resilience, belief in themselves and others, and the confidence to keep learning. All my gifts will bring joy and excitement!

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The Holy Grail of Investing With Tony Robbins: Mindset Shifts that Lay the Foundation for Financial Freedom

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After many years of success—and yes, failure—Robbins today sits atop a phenomenal multibillion-dollar brand that includes live and virtual training programs and seminars, seven internationally bestselling books, more than 25 million social media followers and a successful podcast that reaches millions more.

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