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Life Is Not a Movie

Success

Roger Ebert’s cancer diagnosis Since about 2006, not that he was counting, Ebert had been unable to eat or speak. Diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2002, Ebert, “the first film critic to win the Pulitzer Prize for Criticism,” according to The Pulitzer Prizes , came through with what was considered flying colors. It was an act of Ebert.

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

Success

After receiving his diagnosis in August 2006, Lester went through treatment, worked his way back into the major leagues and pitched—and won—a World Series game. “Instead, I asked how we get rid of this. I wanted to think positively and look forward.”. With that approach, Lester became a hero to many.

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The Common Mistakes Futurists Make

Small Business Labs

This term was coined in the late 1990's and in the 2002-2005 time frame it was a very hot trend. By 2006 it was clear the Internet of Things was not ready. Take the now hot Internet of Things. Everyone was predicting it was going to be the next big thing.   2.

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Opportunity – Small Business Quote of the Week

The Small Business Blog

Ann Landers (1918-2002) US columnist, attrib. Opportunity – Small Business Quote of the Week by Stefan Töpfer on Jan 09, 2010 A small business quote keeps you thinking, inspired and entertained. Opportunities are usually disguised as hard work, so most people don’t recognise them.&# Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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AZVAs Podcast Episode 1

Loosely Speaking

From 2002-2006 Brian played a key role in taking TickCo.com from $7-million to $35-million in sales annually, and driving 40-50% growth year-over-year and 90% of all sales. Brian started working on web sites in 2007.

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Thursday Morning & 20 Years of Celebrating You & Your Profession!

Office Dynamics

In 2002, they discussed Becoming a World Class Assistant hosted by Catepillar Inc. In 2006, Get Motivated! Joan discussed that business was a “game” and as such, all organizations were after the big victory – every employee must play their game well in order to create a win for the organization.

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Product/Program Promotion Problems and Profits -- Launching Lessons Learned Expert Interview

Stephanie LH Calahan

From 2002 - 2006 she co-owned and built the largest Long Island, NY. A business owner of 24 years, Andrea has an M.B.A. marketing, is a Certified Professional Behavior Analyst, Certified EQ. Mentor and Certified Strategic Business Leadership Coach. training and networking group for professional coaches, United Coaching. Associates.

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