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

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Only in his 20s, Chance had already accomplished major goals he’d set for himself, including hosting and performing on Saturday Night Live and winning Grammys. The goal of becoming a millionaire wasn’t on Chance’s list, but it happened anyway. I’ve never really ever judged my successes by how much money I had or how much money I made….

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Set Stretch Goals

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From Joan Burge’s new book, Joan’s Greatest Administrative Secrets Revealed (2018). Don’t you dare settle for mediocre goals. What is a stretch goal? It is a goal that causes you to go beyond what you know. It is a goal that challenges your thinking and basi­cally makes you uncomfortable. Oh heavens, I thought!

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

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Lesson 1: Motivation to keep going and do whatever it takes As with anything in life, the drive to achieve a goal is a huge motivator to get things done. In an ultramarathon, the level of awareness is so extreme you have no choice but to be present. In ultra-trail running, this attitude can make or break your race.

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Afraid of Public Speaking? 7 Tips to Do It Well

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In fact, it was the best presentation I’d ever given. And while accruing raving fans may be an outcome of what you say, if it’s your primary goal, then your ego will undermine your authenticity. You don’t serve anyone if people walk away from your presentation feeling like they just drank from a fire hose. Any advice?”.

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8 Tips to Improve Team Collaboration

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This presents itself as “clashing personalities,” when the truth is that different personalities can actually strengthen a team as long as the respect is there. 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.

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Executive Leader Bozoma Saint John Shares 3 Tips to Live Unapologetically Right Now

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My advice is that you are urgently intent on that goal, and that you’re taking the steps to get there by any means necessary. Over the years, she’s strengthened her intuition so much she says it nearly shouts at her when she’s presented with a new business opportunity or on a first date.

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Your Words Are Powerful: 8 Positive Speaking Habits to Build Yourself Up

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Of course, not everyone feels called to be on a stage on a regular basis, but using language like “never” and “scared to death” can keep people who would benefit from building their presentation skills from even trying. This article was published in May 2018 and has been updated. The world mirrors yourself back to you.

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