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Working a Side Gig? Here’s How to Prep for Your Second Shift

Success

Because Long can’t neglect his other work entirely, he allows himself an hour in the middle of each day to respond to emails and phone calls. Learn to say no. Learning to turn down work was huge for me,” she says. “I This article originally appeared in the August 2016 issue of SUCCESS magazine and has been updated.

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10 Daily Habits Holding You Back from Growth

Success

These “vampires” can be time-wasting tasks like checking your email too often, or they can be people who are not key to achieving your projects and have latched onto you in conversation because they are avoiding their own work. It forms the basis, too, for learned optimism. This article was published in March 2016 and has been updated.

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How to Stand Up for Yourself

Success

She’d made a small on-the-job error, and a library trustee known for her bullying manner sent a reprimand to Fanning’s personal email address, CC’ing it to the entire board. Fanning acknowledged the error, apologized and asked that work emails be sent only to her work address. Assertion is a skill that can be learned like any other.

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5 Good Lessons from Bad Bosses

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We share war stories over happy hours, at backyard barbecues and sometimes via an international phone call if need be. I had a manager who would purposefully send altered email summaries of conversations to avoid any blame for issues in the office. This article was published in July 2016 and has been updated. Ignoring Feedback.

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What Happened When I Ditched Technology for 7 Days

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I switch off my phone and stash it out of sight. During the lulls, I’m no longer a member of the pick-up-your-phone-to-fill-the-void club. My editor is gone for the day, and I’ve been debating sending that happy birthday email to my boyfriend all day. The clock says it’s 12:01 a.m. on Sunday—the beginning of a journey.

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Frank's Legacy - 5 Things I've Learned From Tragedy

Melissa Peoples

What I am about to share is very personal to me, but I hope that you walk away with some encouragement and reminders that cost me quite a bit to learn. October 12th, 2016. I had the phone in my hand, ready to call him and wish him a happy birthday. In retrospect, that email was not critical. over an EMAIL!

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What Kind of Leader Are You: A Fixer, Fighter or Friend?

Success

Individuals tend not to get the kind of firm and clear boundaries they need to learn about themselves. And crucially for all leaders who are learning about themselves, Friends must take 100% ownership for the dynamic they’ve created up to this point. The Fighter’s worst nightmare is the status quo. The Fighter’s journey.

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