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How to Stand Up for Yourself

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The woman stepped back, said, “Well, I guess now we have a director,” meaning that Fanning had finally shown she had the assertiveness necessary for the job, and walked out. She had discovered the power of asserting herself and, in doing so, freed herself from being bullied, backstabbed or stepped on. It’s not an easy rut to escape.

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Professional vs Personal Development: What’s the Difference?

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One of the cornerstones of this approach is the belief that entrepreneurship is an extension of our aspirations, making entrepreneurship a lifestyle. In the fast-paced world of business, where change is the only constant, investing in your professional development isn’t just a wise choice—it’s a strategic move.

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Recognizing Our Patterns with Chuck Wisner

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This week on Brilliant Thoughts with Tristan Ahumada , Wisner asserts that our stories are not our truths. But these are stories that we adopt through our families, culture and experiences, which can make them self-limiting, Chuck Wisner says. Rather, our stories break down into facts, emotions and opinions.

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The Enneagram Gift Guide: Personalized Christmas Gifts for Every Enneagram Type

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Garmin Venu 3S Fitness Tracker The Garmin Venu 3S Fitness Tracker caters to the active and goal-oriented lifestyle of an Enneagram Three, helping them stay on top of their fitness while looking chic. Eights are assertive, strong-willed and often display protective tendencies.

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Hustle Culture Is Over. Slow Productivity Is the Way to Meaningful Work

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Yet, the people who are doing this find themselves burned out , and worse, not producing meaningful work, Newport asserts in his book. Being busy has very little to do with producing good results. In many cases, speeding up your tempo of work makes you worse at your job,” Newport says.

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New Year’s Resolutions by Enneagram Type: Which Number Are You?

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So, pairing a Nine with an assertive go-getter at home or at work will allow them to shine as a leader who hears all sides and preserves peace. Easygoing Nines have a knack for listening without judgment, but have a difficult time engaging when the tables are turned. They notoriously downplay their worth.

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How Two Decades of Film Remakes Have Impacted Creativity in Cinema

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You’re not going to see a movie in the movie theater that someone somewhere didn’t think was going to make some money for someone,” Klein asserts. Ultimately, today’s movies are a high-risk business whether they’re released in theaters or online. I’m not saying people can’t be completely creative and also sell their work,” she concludes.

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