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Achieving Success Comes Down to One Thing: Connecting With People

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In my case, I found success only after doing something I typically dread : networking. Over time, dread turned to desire, and I not only started to benefit from networking , I started to enjoy it. So I began helping others connect within the community too, attending lunches and speaking at networking events. Be curious.

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3 Things I’m Doing to Find My Own Definition of Success

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Correcting this mistake by redefining my version of success hasn’t been an overnight change, but there are a few things I’ve learned that have helped me break free of the pressure to model my success after that of others. Instead, I’m trying to replace these thoughts of comparison with small celebrations of how far I’ve come.

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The Pandemic Sabotaged Our Decision-Making Abilities—Here’s How to Start Regaining That Self-Confidence

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You won’t be surprised to learn that this particular love boat was rebooked for 2021. And yes, unhealthy comparison will zap you of joy. But healthy competition isn’t the same as unhealthy comparison. My parents had booked a cruise to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary. It was scheduled to depart in April 2020.

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Furthering Your Education on a Budget

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For us, that might be finding a sommelier class, taking a pasta-making class with friends or hands on learning about digital currency. When you’re trying to optimize your learning around a budget, it’s best to determine your goal , and keep it in front of you when you start signing up for classes. Keep learning.

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Hello Alice Co-founders Carolyn Rodz and Elizabeth Gore Are Fueling the Small Business Ecosystem

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A journey filled with unexpected events is an apt comparison for what many small business owners encounter in entrepreneurship. Gore chalks up lessons learned that include spending too much time raising venture capital rather than focusing on sales and hiring too slowly and not firing fast enough.

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Choosing the Best Administrative Assistant or Executive Assistant Conference

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What new skills do you need to learn/develop? To network and meet new people Learn best practices from administrative peers Learn best practices from subject matter experts Do your research. Make a comparison spreadsheet, if necessary Topics to be covered – do they align with your goals? Start with the end in mind.

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Make Educated Decisions When Choosing an Administrative Conference (Part 1 of 6)

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What new skills do you need to learn/develop? To network and meet new people? Learn best practices from peers? Learn best practices from subject matter experts? Make a comparison spreadsheet, if necessary. The flow of the agenda – is there time for networking? Education wise? What skills do you need to grow?

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