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10 Daily Habits Holding You Back from Growth

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If you allowed even 10 to 15 more minutes to develop a routine that energized you and brought greater focus, you would have more confidence and be more effective through the day instead of beginning it with a sense of overwhelm. Procrastination can mask a lack of confidence, or a fear of being wrong or being criticized.

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How to Start Over

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We found that they love facing new challenges, and that whatever they’re doing, they bring full engagement, joy and confidence to the experience. You might not have the confidence yet, but you can choose to engage in the journey with joy. Bring curiosity and confidence into the cave, my friend. The issue is getting started.

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Why Everyone on Your Team Should Embrace a Sales Mindset

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We got calls from folks who said they were surprised that someone from our company would behave that way—and this was before cell phones existed! The belief in the value of what you do or sell has to be so strong that everyone who comes in contact with a customer exudes confidence in the company and the product.

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Want More Charisma? It All Starts with Your Mind

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Confidence to spare. When our internal voice starts criticizing us , lashing out, it can feel like we’re under attack,” Cabane writes. Beck, meanwhile, has a visualization exercise meant to jump-start confidence and compassion all at once: Before an important gathering, imagine entering the room and being fearless.

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Emotional Intelligence Is Crucial to Good Leadership—Here’s Why

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Emotional intelligence refers to your capacity to handle internal and external emotions. If you’re actively listening, you’re not distracted with your phone or other tasks. Plus, they’re confident enough to never worry that your success might make them look bad. You’re also not simply waiting to talk. They regularly journal.

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Patrice Washington Is Redefining Wealth By Scaling Joy

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To be clear, Harvey and his team were like family to Washington, who had worked as Harvey’s intern years earlier while studying at the University of Southern California. “I Saying “no” as she did takes guts and no small amount of confidence, but Washington is transparent about the fact that she has not always been so self-assured.

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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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A more recent study (2021) published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found that afternoon naps improve cognition. I set daily alarms on my phone so I wouldn’t forget to sleep, or worse, make the mistake of oversleeping. I can feel the blue light from my phone threatening my sleep most nights.

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