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Should People with Grit Ever Give Up?

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Having grit doesn’t mean never giving up; it means not giving up on our long-term goals. And sometimes the best way to achieve our long-term goals may be to give up on unproductive short-term goals. We can think of our goals in a hierarchy, explains Angela Duckworth, Ph.D., We’re overconfident.

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Unlearning Silence in the Workplace: How to Speak Up at Work

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You’re in a meeting—perhaps learning about a new company initiative or listening to a boss who wasn’t happy with your team’s performance—and you have something to say, but then you just… don’t. She asks people to examine the costs of staying silent: “We unlearn being silent by recognizing and wrestling with the silence we’ve learned.

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Elevating Your Role As An Executive Assistant

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Understanding the Executive's Vision To truly become a business partner, immerse yourself in understanding your executive's vision and goals as well as the company’s. That said, use your emotional intelligence to understand when and how to bring up such ideas and concerns. AND THEN become adept at YOUR favorite within each catagory.

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Chance the Rapper on Achieving Goals as an Independent Artist & Paying It Forward

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I learned how to use Pro Tools, how to record myself and how to EQ [equalize] my vocals a little bit from Simeon Viltz and another mentor who passed away, Brother Mike Hawkins,” he says. What we ended up agreeing on was that merchandise would be the best way to monetize my music. That idea ended up snowballing,” Chance says. “I

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The 7 Biggest Financial Mistakes to Avoid in Your 50s

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People in their 50s are facing financial headwinds that include higher costs of living, rising debt, the disappearance of pension funds and an increased reliance on Social Security. In your 50s, you can still make a positive impact on your retirement goal. Some Americans move into a peak earning decade during their 50s.

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Face the Spreadsheets: Lisa Gilmore on Learning to Love the Financial Side of Her Creative Business

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That is one of the best pieces of advice to give to entrepreneurs: Stop beating yourself up if you’re not good at it and find someone who is,” she says. Having spent 10 years building up her own business, Lisa understands that bank accounts don’t fill up overnight. Face your finances head-on.

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15 Ways To Treat Yourself: How Rewards Can Help You Succeed

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And while a day full of luxury might be a bit much, treating yourself to little rewards as you pursue a big goal can help you stay motivated and positive. Rewards are often seen as something that comes at the end of a big project or goal. It’s not just personal goals that need rewards, either. Why should I reward myself?

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