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Achieving Success Comes Down to One Thing: Connecting With People

Success

I think people struggle to reach their true potential because they’re quick to make comparisons—and “comparison is the thief of joy,” after all. By seeking coachability opportunities like teaching, I’ve met some amazing people who are now mentors and mentees constantly helping to move me forward. Be curious.

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How to Work for A Difficult Boss

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

If his other assistant stayed for 5 years and you only stayed for 1 that doesn’t look as good in comparison to her, unless you got a job working for the President or something outrageous like the Queen of England that anyone would take in a heartbeat. In some cases staying a year could be enough.