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This High School is Doing Whatever it Takes to Mentor First-Generation Students

Success

In Homer’s ancient story The Odyssey , the goddess Athena, disguised as old man Mentor, reveals to the hero’s son the right path to take. Skip forward several millennia and across the Atlantic to an urban high school preparing teens for life after graduation, and the image of mentor-as-lone-sage doesn’t quite paint the picture.

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

Success

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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So You Want to Take a Break from Your Career—Here’s What You Need to Consider

Success

If you want to travel, it’s up to you to book the flights and develop the itinerary. Use the time management skills from your previous role to make sure you stay on task regarding your goals. Be bold in asking your network for informational interviews, or if there’s someone specific who could serve as your mentor.

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When Was the Last Time You Invested in Your Career?

On The Job

In fact, it's more important than ever that you be proactive in making sure that you're growing your network, keeping your skills up-to-date and understand the trends in your industry and how they will affect you. When will you need to be admitted for classes? Check in with mentors. When will you begin your research on schools?

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

Success

Female entrepreneurs , CEOs and community leaders who mentor and support young women provide invaluable guidance, helping them overcome challenges and achieve their ambitions. Her forthcoming book, which is all about how to apply the framework to your own life, will be distributed by Simon & Schuster in fall 2024.

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Dale Carnegie and His Quest to Win Friends and Influence People

Success

When Dale Carnegie put those simple principles, among others, in a book called How to Win Friends and Influence People , he not only became a guru to millions of people the world over, he made publishing history. Since its first publication in 1936, the best-selling book has sold more than 15 million copies and is still popular today.

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21 Things I Wish I Knew When I Was 21

Success

Learn a new skill, read a new book, learn a language, take a class, learn to dance, learn to play an instrument. Mentor, give back, contribute. Invest in yourself. Yes, school ends at some point, but life is a journey, and if you’re not growing, you’re dying. Find something challenging you love doing. Kevin Spacey.

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