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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. It wasn’t easy, but I hung in there and I’m so glad I did.

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Examining The Global Impact Of The Gig Economy Explosion

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In comparison, North America’s postings only grew by 14%. In fact, the report found that young people actually benefit from the gig economy because it offers opportunities for steady income, the ability to learn new skills, and flexibility to balance education with work obligations. “A Who is gig work supporting?

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Get Your Mind Right: 5 Tips for Untangling Your Can’t-Do Mindset

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Ah, internal roadblocks. In my research about “Wave Makers” for my book Make Waves , I discovered that those who started big changes were extraordinary because of their thoughts that drove optimism, resilience, belief in themselves and others, and the confidence to keep learning. Stop the comparisons. And then reality happens.

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Google’s Myth Of Losing Social Capital In Hybrid Work

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A survey of over 1,000 Google employees showed that two-thirds feel unhappy with being forced to be in the office three days a week, with many threatening to leave in internal meetings and public letters, and some already quitting to go to other companies with more flexible options. One of these biases is called functional fixedness.

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22 Ways to Practice Stillness Within Your Mind, Spirit and Body

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Stillness isn’t something you’ll learn in a 30-day challenge. Stillness is an internal state of being, but it takes time to build up the muscle that allows you to be internally still while external distractions are present. Social media and the comparison factor amplifies this feeling. Take your time. Reject distraction.

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Collaborate to Innovate!

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The “fine” event you planned on your own suddenly pales in comparison to the outstanding event you collaborated with others to plan. © 2023 Julie Perrine International, LLC HOW TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR NEWSLETTER OR WEBSITE Want to use this article in your newsletter, ezine or website?

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For Immediate Release: Experience the Extraordinary

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Introducing the NEW Office Dynamics International Website. Learning Professionals – Sure-fit resources for administrative professionals will have a positive impact. We are thrilled to offer three NEW tracks for assistants, learning professionals and executives. Office Dynamics International. Experience the Extraordinary!