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

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In a 2018 study on the psychology of ultra-marathon runners, researchers found that mental toughness helps overcome the perception of physical, psychological, emotional and environmental obstacles. Asmuth suggests leaning into your networks to ask for help. “We Embrace it, accept it and make it work. Ask for help.

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A review of the Assist Conference 2017

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Back in 2015 we had just over 50 assistants attend and this year we sold out (for the second year in a row) with 125 attendees! We also had the wonderful Simone White speaking about her incredible journey setting up the internal network at BlackRock. We already have the dates in the diary – 8th and 9th February 2018.

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Meet the 2022 Women of Influence

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In January 2018, she became a brand ambassador for Revlon, making her the first curvy model of her generation to receive a major beauty contract. Over the course of 100 days, Poler tasked herself with facing 100 fears—a project that culminated in a TEDx speech in 2015.

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

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From 2015 to 2017, Egypt borrowed $1.03 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. billion from China to finance infrastructure projects. Image courtesy of Urban Greens.

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Leading with Kindness: 14 Most Charitable Celebrities

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Guy Fieri looks for opportunities to make an impact The Food Network star is always ready to lend a hand. “If If we all took a little more time to get to know people, I think it would change the whole temperament of the world,” Flavortown Mayor Guy Fieri told Delish in 2018.

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A sneaky peek at the Future Assistant programme

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The Future Assistant is taking place over two days, the 8th and 9th February 2018. These are just a few of our sessions, over the two days we will also have skills workshops, panel sessions, breakout groups and loads of chances for you to network with each other. The Future Assistant Speakers.

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If You Think You’re Unbiased, You’re Wrong

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In 2015, New York City began officially observing two Muslim holidays —the “first large metropolis in America” to recognize Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. Childs’ task force project was such a resounding success that the company created employee networks to broaden the discussion. Go ahead and embrace your differences.

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