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Chance the Rapper on Achieving Goals as an Independent Artist & Paying It Forward

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Since 2012, when Chance released his first mixtape after graduating from Jones College Prep in 2011, his promise has attracted attention from established artists eager to collaborate. Only in his 20s, Chance had already accomplished major goals he’d set for himself, including hosting and performing on Saturday Night Live and winning Grammys.

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4 Lessons Ultra-Athletes Can Teach Us About Grit—In Life and Business

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Lesson 1: Motivation to keep going and do whatever it takes As with anything in life, the drive to achieve a goal is a huge motivator to get things done. When we first start with a dream goal, we have all the energy and gumption to make it big. In ultra-trail running, this attitude can make or break your race.

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Offering Remote Work Options Creates a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Workplace Environment

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2018). . Interestingly, men are more likely to be hesitant in embracing remote work. In a performance-driven atmosphere, many men reported they feared their achievements would go unnoticed, whereas women did not express the same fears. 2020; Roberts et al., But Remote Work Does Still have Some Drawbacks . 27.5 – 46.9%

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One way to create cooler, cleaner megacities: Plant rooftop gardens!

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Founded in 2018, the organization partners with sponsors to provide hydroponic gardening supplies to low-income families for free and sells these same supplies to other customers. Those are the goals of Schaduf, another Cairo-based organization working in urban agriculture. Image courtesy of Urban Greens.

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These 8 cities around the world are putting their focus on biking and walking — not cars

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This bigger network of bike paths and lanes should help the city in raising its already-impressive seven percent of trips taken by bike to reach its ambitious goal of 50 percent. Tokyo has been a mainstay on the list since 2011.). percent in 2018 and saw an increase in electric vehicle use. Metro area population: 4.1

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Want to expand your horizons? 35 new books from TED speakers that will enlarge your world

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Hard to believe, but in 2018, only roughly 3 percent of US employees worked from home, reports management researcher David Burkus. asks Suleika Jaouad, who had to face her own mortality in 2011. — that can help you achieve your goals. . What would you write about if you knew you might die soon?”

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