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Life Is Not a Movie

Success

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. Even the old guard got the new him. At the time, doctors told him his cancer was one of the best kinds to have. But not me anymore.

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Rockbridge Guitars’ Co-founder Makes Instruments for A-List Musicians—And Kids, Too

Success

At the same time, Calhoun was learning woodworking, and in high school, as an independent study, he chose mandolin building. Then, in 2002, it actually happened. “He He wants to open that same door for others, which is why the company is focusing on education in early music learning centers. Photos courtesy of Buffalo Games.

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Ann Hiatt on What It Takes to Be an Executive Assistant

Go Burrows

In 2002, Ann Hiatt was fresh out of college, starting her first post-university job supporting Jeff Bezos’ at Amazon in Seattle. After three years working with Jeff, on projects ranging from hiring helicopters, to writing TED talks, to helping with massive product launches, she took the lessons she’d learned at Amazon to a Ph.D.

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

Office Dynamics

Meanwhile, at 7:00 am, 9 attendees gathered in the OD Boutique for Coffee Chat to learn about Habits, Cues and Rewards, also a Wellness pillar event. Skipping to 2001, the conference centered on Don’t Gamble on Leading Your Team: Help Your Organization Maintain a Competitive Edge in the New Economy and was hosted in Las Vegas, NV.

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What is Your 1400 Plan? Don't Have My Tradgedy! #businesscontinuity #productivity #dontwasttime

Stephanie LH Calahan

Back then, any technical problem that I had -- phone, computer, palm pilot (remember, there weren't smart phones back then.),   We don't have a team of 100s that can jump to our technical challenges. I have my electronics plugged into surge protectors so that they don't get zapped unexpectedly.

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Cat Johnson Founder of Cat Johnson Co | Creating Connections and Success in Coworking

Allwork

What you’ll learn Gain insights into the transformative power of brand communities in the coworking industry. Learn how technology is impacting the future work sector. So that’s what we’re talking about with brand community. Brace yourself for an unexpected twist that will leave you craving for more.

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The 3 Things Seinfeld Does That I've Built Into My Own Workflow

Productivityist

But I don''t just follow Seinfeld''s productions on the web. You see, I don''t just splash water on my face. Don''t Break The Chain. Don''t break the chain," he said again for emphasis.< I can''t recall where I read about doing this, but I''ve found it to be exceedingly helpful — especially when writing a book.

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