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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. Asmuth suggests leaning into your networks to ask for help. “We Ask for help.

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

Ideas.Ted

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. We want to create a network of practitioners to share knowledge and information and at the same time, invite other people,” El-Masry says. .

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

Ideas.Ted

According to C40 , a global network of cities committed to addressing climate change, it starts with prioritizing “the movement of people rather than cars.”. TransMilenio — an impressive network of rapid-transit bus routes — opened in 2000. Montréal, Canada’s active transportation network.

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

Ideas.Ted

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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