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Achieving Success Comes Down to One Thing: Connecting With People

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I think people struggle to reach their true potential because they’re quick to make comparisons—and “comparison is the thief of joy,” after all. By seeking coachability opportunities like teaching, I’ve met some amazing people who are now mentors and mentees constantly helping to move me forward. Be curious.

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

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I learned how to use Pro Tools, how to record myself and how to EQ [equalize] my vocals a little bit from Simeon Viltz and another mentor who passed away, Brother Mike Hawkins,” he says. In fact, Chance is happiest on stage, where the revenue, by comparison, is somewhat paltry. That’s where his merchandise came in.

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