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My Way: 12 Things That Keep Me Succeeding Every Day

Success

My phone and my headphones. What’s the most important lesson you’ve learned? It’s critical to build your self-esteem around something [in your character] that is anti-fragile, as Nassim Taleb defines it —not something that is resilient but rather something that actually gets stronger the more it encounters stressors.

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Is Your Job Flushing Your Self-Esteem Down the Toilet?

On The Job

Or, the recognition program becomes a joke: "Jane is employee of the month because she answered the phone! They're just another body filling a spot at a company that gives them a paycheck, but does little for their self-esteem. So, what's the answer when your self-esteem takes a beating because of your job?

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These 4 Small, Consistent Changes Helped Me Reach My Potential

Success

Gratitude has been proven to improve self-esteem, potentially help you sleep better and even improve your overall well-being. It’s fantastic that you’re feeding your mind with articles like this and spending time learning how to reach your potential. Start exercising first thing in the morning.

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Donald Kelly—The Sales Evangelist—Is Out to Create a Community of World-Class Sellers

Success

That person is not going to pick up the phone and make that call because they’ve already defeated themselves in their belief system,” Kelly says. For example, most sellers send emails, make phone calls or write LinkedIn messages to prospective clients. “That belief leads to negative habits, and those negative habits limit us.”.

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How to Maximize Time with Your Children

Office Dynamics

I decided not to let the kids play with their video games, I turned off my cell phone (NOTHING was more important than my children – whoever it was could wait), and any other distractions. After school, they couldn’t wait to quiz me on information they had learned that day. This was even instrumental in building their self-esteem.

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Procrastination at Work: How to Practice Better Time Management

BMT Office Administration

Read on to learn more about the causes of procrastination and how you can stop it in its tracks. Each type is unique, as they each have unique incentives and adverse effects, so let’s learn more about each. Technology-related procrastination is relatively easy to stop by implementing a no-phone policy during the workday.

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Confidence is key for assistants

Practically Perfect PA

Having low self-esteem or confidence issues can be a real challenge in life, particularly in the office and particularly for assistants. If it is urgent, rather than waiting to speak to their assistant, pick up the phone and dial them directly. Once you have pushed yourself to speak over the phone, take a trip to their office.