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In Retirement, Olympic Gold-Medalist Michael Phelps Is a Mental Health Advocate

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We want to move forward,” Phelps, who retired from swimming after the 2016 Olympics, tells SUCCESS. “We But it’s a learning process. I’m trying to learn to get it out of my vocabulary still to this day on dry land. It’s the belief that we can grind and fight and endure through the bad times. We don’t want to be stuck.

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Examining The Global Impact Of The Gig Economy Explosion

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For example, in world regions like Sub-Saharan Africa, job postings for gig workers on the world’s largest digital platform grew exponentially by 130% from 2016-2020. In comparison, North America’s postings only grew by 14%. Who is gig work supporting?

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How to Forgive

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I also learned he had very gentle and kind ways. The pastor trusted me to build an amazing program, and I fully expected to stay in this blissful situation until I retired. This article appears in the April 2016 issue of SUCCESS magazine and has been updated. I was so happy to get this job. Before long, he fired me.

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Want to Reach Your Potential? Be a Learner

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He notes that “learning agility”—the deftness at gaining and using knowledge—is the “biggest predictor of long-term leadership success,” according to research by the Korn Ferry Institute. Workers who take charge of their careers by learning and growing will be far more successful than those who are overwhelmed by change.

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A 4-Question Guide to Unlock Your Creativity

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In an informal poll, we asked friends, family members and neighbors the same question, and the results were unanimous: A retired accountant: yes. Leaky creatives have to learn tricks to harness their observational inspiration without being inundated by it. So you think you’re creative? We’re going to guess you do. A dog walker: yes.

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What You Can Learn About Making Decisions From a Baseball Umpire

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“Compared to the players, the salaries for the umpires are very good, especially because there’s really no reason for them to spend any money during the season,” says Texas League President Tom Kayser, who retired at season’s end after 25 years. We’re developing and having learning experiences just like the players are.”

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How the 21st Century office was born in post war Europe

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There was a curious addition to a 2016 report on the Top 10 Technologies Driving the Digital Workplace from tech researchers Gartner. This not only gave people the opportunity to work in private but also enjoy more natural light from the windows in their dedicated rooms.

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