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16 planet-friendly gift ideas, recommended by TED speakers

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And then there are the environmental harms caused by the gifts themselves, which could include polluting fast fashion items , plastic toys made from fossil fuels, or sweet treats that are driving deforestation. . Editor’s note: One of the greatest gifts you can give is the gift of lifelong learning. We need to keep strong!

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What I Learned the Year We (Nearly) Skipped Christmas

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My suitcase was packed, my traveling clothes all laid out. This trip was part birthday gift, part Christmas escape, part Florida homecoming. Of course we were all looking forward to this vacation. My mom tried to help by encouraging me to like stuff that other girls my age liked: clothes, boy bands, teen magazines.

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Airbnb Co-Founder Joe Gebbia Talks About the Art of Making Accommodations

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Gifted with an eye for design, Gebbia credits his teachers for fanning his natural creative flames. I filled up my semester with art courses.” It’s the clothes we wear, the phones we talk on, the lights we see with and the cars we drive. This article originally appeared in the July/August 2023 issue of SUCCESS magazine.

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Want More Charisma? It All Starts with Your Mind

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Yes, external stuff can help, from clothes to voice to smiles and hand gestures. A gift of presence. There’s no one reason, of course: She has plenty of attractive traits, including brains, humor and astounding cheekbones. But perhaps her greatest charismatic gift is her almost palpable concern for others.

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Rebecca Minkoff: ‘I Never Set Out to Be a Rule Breaker’

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My clothing and accessories have been spotted on the most stylish women around the world and across social media. Should you be an accountant and crunch numbers all day because it will pay your bills, or should you look for a customer service job that will put your gift of gab front and center? Copyright © 2021 by Rebecca Minkoff.

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Introducing the SUCCESS 125

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In honor of the 125th anniversary of SUCCESS , we’re extending the spotlight beyond the household names to the everyday leaders who reflect the true value of our magazine: impacting others in a positive way. Leigh Burgess is a creative strategist who uses her gifts to help others. But this year, there’s more. Leigh Burgess.

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Stop procrastinating! How to Overcoming and Avoid Procrastination - 30 Tips

Stephanie LH Calahan

Thanks to Margit Crane of Gifted With ADD. There are antidotes, of course, to overcoming the reluctance. I tell myself that if I will just sit down and finish the task then I may take some time to work on a hobby or put my feet up and read a non-work related magazine or book. Eliminate The Hate! Rewards work really well for me.

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