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An Email Can Change Your Life: How to Write a Pitch Email

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It’s simple, I tell them: I sent an email. I’m just really good at finding the right email addresses and crafting an enticing pitch. By sending an email, you could accomplish your dreams , just like I have. I credit all of my achievements to being really good at email pitching. I don’t have any special connections.

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3 Things I’ve Learned from Managing Entry-Level Employees

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It might sound like a cliché, but from Alex, I learned not to judge a book by its cover. I’ve worked with college students and other entry-level employees for over 20 years, and I still learn new things from them all the time. Be eager to learn, and you’ll be prepared for anything. He went on to become an assistant manager.

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Done Is Better Than Perfect and Other Lessons I’m Learning About Procrastination

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When it comes to assigning articles, writing emails or any number of other tasks, I’m an award-winning doer. What I’m learning (and learning, and learning), is that creativity doesn’t strike; it flows. This article originally appeared in the September/October 2022 Issue of SUCCESS magazine.

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5 Ways to Thrill Your Customers (Because a Thank You Email Just Doesn’t Cut It Anymore)

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Start by learning about them via LinkedIn , Google, Facebook and even the customers’ own webpages; you’ll arm yourself with their photographs, knowledge of their businesses, circles, hobbies, favorite music and special interests. Here’s one of five emails I received on one order: Dear Todd AKA Shindigz Customer of the Day, CONGRATULATIONS!

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I Spent Years Trying to Get My First Book Published—This Is What I’ve Learned About Risking Rejection

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Because one day, about six months into my rejection marathon, I opened my inbox to find an email from McGraw-Hill, a major New York publisher, wanting to buy the international rights for Find Your Courage. Don’t waste your rejections; learn and grow from them. This article was published in January 2017 and has been updated.

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I Tried Napping Every Day for a Month—Here’s What I Learned About Toxic Hustle Culture

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If I didn’t nap in time, I would lie there forever missing important emails and sacrificing deadlines. Looking back on various projects, my nap-assisted articles read better than articles I spent more time writing. When I’m worrying about deadlines or missed emails, the last thing I want to do is rest.

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Want to Reduce Digital Distractions? Brain Coach Jim Kwik Shares Strategies for Better Focus

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Learning how to deal with digital distractions is really more about training and strengthening that muscle over time. With social media, texts and emails, it’s easy for our brains to suddenly switch into defense mode to fight fires. “The art of success is really the art of attention.” Technology is a tool for us to use. “I’m