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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. The goal of becoming a millionaire wasn’t on Chance’s list, but it happened anyway. “That was a really, really big part of me gaining my fanbase….

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UFC’s Francis Ngannou’s Keys to Overcoming Obstacles and Visualizing Success

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The key to his success, he says, was never losing sight of that goal. Eventually, though, he would be taken under the wing of mentors, who convinced him to take up MMA over boxing. He had some important help from mentors. After a loss to heavyweight legend Stipe Miocic in 2018, he had to dig deep to resurrect his career.

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

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Female entrepreneurs , CEOs and community leaders who mentor and support young women provide invaluable guidance, helping them overcome challenges and achieve their ambitions. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Van Jones (CNN host) and was the festival production company for Newark Arts Festival (2017 and 2018). With the U.S. Karwanna D.

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4 Actionable Steps to Build a Positive Money Mindset

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Try to find three to five one-liners you can repeat to yourself on a daily basis to pause, get re-aligned with your money-oriented goals and take powerful action to achieve the unimaginable. Get the right mentors in your corner. This article was published in April 2018 and has been updated. Your parents? Your partner?

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8 Tips to Improve Team Collaboration

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Don’t forget to look outside your company as well, talking with colleagues and mentors. There are situations where teams can work loosely and goals are still accomplished, sometimes more effectively than they would be with all the cooks in the kitchen. This article was published in April 2018 and has been updated. Shutterstock.

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This Old Marketing Farewell Episode: Sometimes the End Is a Beginning

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HANDPICKED RELATED CONTENT: Are You Ready for Content Marketing in 2018? It was this decision that helped me get focused on my business goals. Before that I was focused on form over function – life goals, rather than business. In DC, I met my spiritual mentor, who helped me see a need to re-pivot my goals around the function.

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How To Be A Good Mentee: Everything You Need To Know

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Having someone spend the time to be your mentor is a privilege, so it’s normal to wonder how to be a good mentee. A great mentor will be someone you can confide in and learn from, to help guide you in your life, your career and everything that falls in between. What are my short- and long-term goals?

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