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Former NFL Player John Diggs Bounced Back From a Crisis and Found Success With His “Mapineering” Technique

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All he took with him in the move were some gym clothes, his bike and a “big-ass box” bursting with all the motivational CDs, DVDs and books he’d accumulated over the years. Somebody had gifted it to him somewhere along the line, and he’d never really looked at it… until now. That’s a good, concrete goal—and a noble thing to strive for!

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How You Can Promote Social Responsibility in the Workplace

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While broader CSR goals may include progressive hiring policies, working with suppliers equally committed to sustainability and energy-reducing, greener windows and HVAC, these are not initiatives where most employees can participate. Involve them in charitable causes such as food and clothing drives.

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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. It’s the clothes we wear, the phones we talk on, the lights we see with and the cars we drive. When war broke out in Europe, Airbnb.org set a goal to house 100,000 Ukrainians displaced from their homeland.

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The Founder of Black Girl Ventures Gets Things Done

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Bell, the founder and CEO of Black Girl Ventures , solves problems and achieves her goals through ingenuity, dedication and relentless positive energy. She and her mom hustled at events all over selling the clothing items and eventually made it into Essence magazine’s Holiday Gift Guide for a line of infant bodysuits.

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Be Happy In the Skin You’re In with Zakia Blain

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Blain spoke with In the Details host Karen Allen about being in the business of selling confidence, managing insecurity and using the gift of perspective to move forward. She doesn’t only sell clothes, but also confidence. And remember, when something doesn’t work, it’s not a failure— it’s a lesson. Instead, pivot.

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Why Supporting Small Businesses This Holiday Season Is More Urgent Than Ever

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Founded in February 2020 by Monica Fullerton, who herself is a military spouse, Spouse-ly is based in Las Vegas and supports more than 300 vendors (aka families) selling items ranging from apparel to home decor, gifts, arts and crafts, jewelry and more. Photo courtesy of Nuzzie. Number of employees: 5 Based in: Boston. Richer Poorer.

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Change Isn’t Just About Where You’re Going But About Who You’re Becoming—Here’s How to Develop Your Best Identity

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It feels like something that happens randomly, an existential gift you can’t predict or recreate for yourself. How do they train their minds to think about their goals? Nice shoes, clean clothes and houses. Traits you would typically work hard for, such as confidence and discipline, seem to flourish effortlessly.

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