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Professional vs Personal Development: What’s the Difference?

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One of the cornerstones of this approach is the belief that entrepreneurship is an extension of our aspirations, making entrepreneurship a lifestyle. To navigate these dynamic landscapes with confidence, one must recognize the need for ongoing skill enhancement and adaptability. The synergy between the two is where the magic happens.

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Ep 269: Beth Portesi – Lead Executive Assistant at Fivetran

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Her initial goal was to support a remote lifestyle, a pursuit that rapidly evolved into a remarkable success story. Within just four years, Beth’s dedication and skill led to a 600% increase in her hourly rate, a testament to her determination.

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Education & Experience Don’t Guarantee Success—Attitude & Habits Do

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Talent matters, too, but aside from skills (which develop from experience) much of your talent is an innate tendency to perform better in certain areas. Though many habits form unconsciously, it is possible to purposefully create habits that will make you successful. The key to successfully forming good habits is consistency.

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

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You know, there was nothing fancy or special about our lifestyle. I later would come to understand [this] is an incredible life skill for entrepreneurship. Airbnb.org and Airbnb hosts announced they would provide short-term accommodations for 20,000 Afghan refugees, a goal they accomplished in six months.

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

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Each piece of jewelry is handcrafted by its female artisans who are building new lives for themselves and their families—and 100% of the Penh Lenh’s net sales are reinvested into the brand’s social mission to provide fair and dignified employment, skill training and educational opportunities for its artisans. Photo by @maximova.ta/Twenty20.

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What MLB Pitcher Jon Lester and 4 Other Professional Athletes Teach Us About Overcoming Obstacles

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It wasn’t just any form of the disease, but a rare form of blood cancer known as anaplastic large-cell lymphoma. His rigorous and dedicated practice habits were no longer just about honing a skill—they were about reclaiming a part of himself. For Rudolph, the goal was everything.

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If It Doesn’t Suck, It’s Not Worth Doing

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It’s easy to create vision boards and write down your goals. More often than not, you quickly distract yourself from the discomfort with some form of momentary pleasure. Your goal is to learn how to accomplish hard things without continuously distracting yourself. Dreaming is easy. It’s easy to tell people about your ambitions.

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