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Joshua Becker’s New Book Explores Everyday Distractions Becoming a Lifestyle—And How to Refocus on the ‘Things That Matter’

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The truth is, the distractions coming from our phones, computers and other electronic devices are far from being the whole problem when it comes to our getting derailed from the things that matter most to us and the world around us. Now, of course, not all distractions are wrong all the time. Copyright © 2022 by Joshua Becker.

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The Power of ‘Red Threads’ and Discovering Activities You Can Get Lost In

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Yes, I would occasionally try my hand at a little science fiction, and yes, of course, I would read what my school assigned me to read, but reading for pleasure? I fully admit that to you—and to many, many other people—Boorstin’s book may read like the phone book. Copyright 2022 One Thing Productions Inc. No, sorry, not for me.

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From Executive Assistant to CEO

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The job was much more, of course. And then this too: Later, the phone rang. Posted by Life Coaching Courses on June 24, 2010 Great site and article. It was January 1990, she was 31, and the offer felt like a dead-end. “Why would I ever want to do that?&# she answered, assuming that the title meant secretary.

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

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If I had taken the safe route and always done as I was told, when I was told, where I was told, I’m pretty sure I would still be answering the phones at my father’s office in Florida. There’s nothing wrong with working for my dad or answering phones; it’s just not what I’m meant to do. Copyright © 2021 by Rebecca Minkoff.

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Why a Single Phone Line is All You Need

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TheMarq A Human Perspective on Business and Life Why a Single Phone Line is All You Need Technology Review I’m writing today about the use of a single phone line for all business and/or personal phone and SMS communication. He could, of course, try each of my numbers until he found me. Enter Google Voice.

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Feeling unfulfilled or stuck at work? 3 ways to help you get unstuck

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Since the company was still small, she got the CEO, Rob Kalin, on the phone. One day she learned about another of Miranda’s creations: Freestyle Love Supreme Academy, a course that teaches beatbox improv rap. But then it hit her: “Part of my inspiration and my desire [to take the course] was overcoming my self-consciousness.

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What Kind of Leader Are You: A Fixer, Fighter or Friend?

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For example, over the course of my career I’ve occupied the role of Fixer and Friend at times, but the Fighter is my go-to theme.). I would say, playfully of course. Let’s spend some time making sure you guys have everything you need before I go, because I won’t be taking my phone with me. Copyright 2016 by Jonathan Raymond.

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