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

Success

As a high-school player, she caught the eye of the Tennessee State track and field coach, who recognized her tremendous ability and began training her as a runner. In 2003, again swimming the 800-meter freestyle, she won gold at the All-Africa Games. At 16, she made the U.S. Olympic team in 1956, winning bronze in the 4×100 relay.

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Is College Still Worth It?

Success

General Motors first reached out to Suffolk County Community College on Long Island, New York, in 1987, looking to house a technical training program. Toyota came on in 2003 [and] Honda in 2005, followed by Subaru, Nissan, Fiat Chrysler, Ford and Mercedes-Benz. It’s a clear win-win. I got a call from a guy,” Macholz recalls. “He

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Lawsuits, Lost Expertise And Bad Morale: The Steep Risks Of Ignoring Older Employees

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In May of 2021 that number jumped to 78% — the highest number AARP has ever recorded since they began tracking in 2003. . They should ensure that ALL employees — including older ones — have opportunities for training and development. All companies need to create and enforce hiring and employment policies to reduce ageism.

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Want More Charisma? It All Starts with Your Mind

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When you’re alone, she recommends a technique—adapted from mindfulness disciplines—that can train you to be more in the moment: Sit or stand in a quiet place and set a timer for one minute. Close your eyes and try to focus on one of the following three things: the sounds around you, your breathing or the sensations in your toes,” she says.

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Stacey Abrams’ New Co-Authored Book Details the Struggles Black Entrepreneurs Still Face and Why Business Partnership Differences Can Be Your Superpower

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Starting a business wasn’t even on our minds when we first met in the summer of 2003. And Lara, as a trained rocket scientist—yes, an aerospace engineer—has sold sneakers, built skyscrapers and raised a family.

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Let the Right Ones In

Clutter Coach

Here’s a tip from Bill Jensen’s book, The Simplicity Survival Handbook (yes, it was published in 2003 (ancient!) Don’t include emails that were resent with better subject lines so that you actually read them (that could mean you successfully trained the sender by not responding!) How do you do that?

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Let the Right Ones In

Clutter Coach

Here’s a tip from Bill Jensen’s book, The Simplicity Survival Handbook (yes, it was published in 2003 (ancient!) Don’t include emails that were resent with better subject lines so that you actually read them (that could mean you successfully trained the sender by not responding!) How do you do that?

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