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

Success

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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Effectively Harnessing the Power of Fear

Success

Imagine that you’re at the edge of a cliff and your goal is on the other side. I was lucky enough to have a mentor, someone who is arguably one of the best public speakers in the industry, in the world. The advice my mentor gave to me is the advice that I extend to you on how to harness fear. Acknowledge the fear.

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7 Questions to Answer Before Starting a New Business

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If you have a product or service that needs lots of customers in order for you to reach your financial goals, then you’ll need a high-volume marketing plan. Knowing this is fundamental to your plan and can help you confirm that your financial goals are realistic. Mentors and advisers were essential in educating me along the way.

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How Women Are Rising in Business

Success

from 2012—while the growth of male-owned employer businesses during the same time period was only 5.2%. million workers in 2019 and grew their workforce by 28%… between 2012 and 2019.” She moved on in 2012 and founded Mina Shah Enterprises the following year, self-funding with income from consulting. trillion.”

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10 Favors You Can Do for Yourself Every Day

Success

In 2012 I wrote about my mother-in-law, Helen Johnson, and I think this question defined her life. A mentor once told me to spend 30 minutes every day staying in touch with my network and business friends. Do one thing toward your big goals. Spend 30 minutes connecting and reconnecting. question is great to ask.

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A Heartfelt Holiday Message

Office Dynamics

This comes from a theme that has resonated at Office Dynamics all year, was a part of our 2012 conference, and is emphasized in my new book for women, Give Yourself Permission to Live a BIG Life : they are the 5 Pillars. We become role models and mentors. Ok, enough sentimental stuff. We become that ray of hope for others. Here we go!

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Holiday Messages Made Easy

Laughing all the Way to Work

There is a link to her website and blog below and if you are interested you can subscribe to her e-newsletters here. ** When you are ready to send greetings to your customers, clients, employees, mentors, donors, vendors, service providers, and others who make you successful, apply these suggestions. May 2012 be your best year yet!

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