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

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His rigorous and dedicated practice habits were no longer just about honing a skill—they were about reclaiming a part of himself. But just three years later, in 2001, she was struck by a car on her way back to school from swim practice, and lost her left leg at the knee as a result.

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If You Think You’re Unbiased, You’re Wrong

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Not only did the PWD task force ensure compliance, they “established a worldwide accessibility project office” in 2002 to ensure all products and services were made accessible. Reach out to groups that cater to Black engineers, LGBTQ professionals, Hispanic programmers—whatever skill set you might need. It’s flexible.

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How Badly Do You Want the Life You Dream About?

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From dealing with the challenges I never would have chosen (experiencing an armed robbery and numerous family tragedies) to those I’ve willingly taken on (having four children in five years while moving around the world), I’ve discovered that courage is a skill. And, like all skills, it can be learned and mastered.

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How to Protect Your Personal Brand When Your Company's Reputation Sucks

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Even if you quit your job and interview at another company, that corporate brand will stick to you like glue.” employees, who saw their own company go through a similar reputation nightmare in 2001 when the company filed for bankruptcy and some executives ended up in jail for financial misdeeds. Schawbel agrees.

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