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This Digital Nomad Couple Sold Everything to Travel the World in a Sailboat—Here’s What They’ve Learned About Life, Goal Setting and Relationships

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To the sailing community, she’s a 2007 Beneteau Oceanis 40 with a two-cabin layout. As you start to understand that the boat can take more than you think, you start to be a lot more confident in both the boat and your ability to deal with whatever it is you encounter,” she says. Her name is Polar Seal.

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The Negative Side of Positive Thinking

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Unchecked positive thinking and “irrational optimism” led to the housing market crash in 2007, she contends. Sarasvathy, professor at the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia, shows that self-doubting, insecure entrepreneurs are just as motivated and ultimately just as successful as the confident, positive-thinking ones.

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How Three Post-Secondary Programs Are Setting Autistic Individuals on a Path to Success

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When Gary Moore’s son, Andrew, turned 11 in 2007, Moore worried about his future. We saw their self-esteem and self-confidence go up in that short amount of time.” Often, the community recognizes CAA students by their confidence and assurance. Moore’s concerns weren’t typical. His friend Dan Selec understood these woes.

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Introducing the SUCCESS 125

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Suz Amaro is the creator of the Vivesmart, a philosophy and ecosystem that accompanies more than 300 business owners to build a more productive and happy lifestyle. Andrea Callanan is passionate about helping people and businesses find their confidence, their voice and business success. Navigating The Job Market with Confidence.

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Small Business World News Round-up - 2009/11/03

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Business cuts back on training and hours in bid to hang onto staff : A new survey by the Australian Industry Group has revealed that a third of companies are planning to cut their training budgets in the next 12 months, as entrepreneurs fight… India Inc’s business confidence surges, says CII : The business confidence of India Inc.

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Small Business World News Round-up – 2009/12/15

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Canadian small business confidence slowly improving : Small business confidence in the Canadian economy is improving but it suggests that although the recovery is proceeding its pace is gradual. Businesses in Newfoundland & Labrador, New Brunswick, British Columbia and Alberta are the most optimistic for the coming year.

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Ten Small Business Startup Ideas – 2009/09/20 | THE SMALL BUSINESS.

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Improvisational comedy confidence-building exercises. A website teaching readers about the day-to-day training requirements for various sports. A company which takes your dead electronic equipment and smashes it until it becomes modern art! A premium hotline providing legal advice. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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