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Book Review: Building the Business of You

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The central concept of the book is what the author calls the "career mashup"   This is a career where workers merge their skills, interests, passions, and experiences in a way that fits a person's whole self. Align their interests, strengths, and skills to get them where they want to be.

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Use These 7 Tips to Boost Your Confidence

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Although the confidence gap primarily applies to women, those who feel marginalized in any way experience it, too. Follow these tips to boost your confidence so it falls in line with your competence: 1. Instead of improving your skills, focus on increasing your confidence. Leverage your inherent confidence.

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5 Decision-Making Books to Help You Combat Analysis Paralysis

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That is why we have assembled a list of 5 excellent books to guide you in becoming more confident and decisive. Published in June 2021, Fear Less is a followup to Grange’s 2020 book, Fear Less: How to Win at Life Without Losing Yourself. That is where Chip and Dan Heath’s book Decisive comes in. Principles: Life and Work.

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Maximize Your Potential With a Personal Development Plan

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Personal development fosters individual growth while enhancing skills and self-awareness. Skill acquisition and knowledge: Commit to lifelong learning to gain new knowledge and develop new skills and enhance existing ones for greater empowerment and satisfaction. The result can lead to a more enriched and purposeful life.

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Ep 269: Beth Portesi – Lead Executive Assistant at Fivetran

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Within just four years, Beth’s dedication and skill led to a 600% increase in her hourly rate, a testament to her determination. Nova Chief of Staff’s online certification course provides you with the knowledge and confidence you need to stand out on the job. Each review helps me stay motivated to keep the show going! –––

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Should People with Grit Ever Give Up?

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We have mid-level goals that are broader, but still discrete, like learning a new skill or starting a new hobby or business venture. So, instead, we might replace it with an easier question: “How confident do I feel?” How to avoid it: When it comes to confidence, we want to have enough, but more isn’t always better.

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These 5 Attributes Comprise True Influence

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A striking personal appearance, excellent communication skills , extraordinary competence, clout and rapport are each compelling qualities that immediately come to mind. Are you actively leveraging your skill set and knowledge base for the benefit of others? Confidence. But do not confuse arrogance with confidence.