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3 New Books to Help You Find Your Yourself and Your Calling

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By Ryan Holiday. A New York Times best-selling author and marketer well-known for his trilogy of books on stoicism, Courage is Calling is the first book in Ryan Holiday ’s new series about the four qualities ancient philosophy suggests are most important for living a virtuous life: courage, temperance, justice and wisdom.

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How to Handle Haters: Advice from 3 Resilient Entrepreneurs

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My sister was extremely upset that we would not all be eating traditional holiday meals; my in-laws made fun of us and insulted us straight to our faces; friends pushed the issue like they were getting paid to do it; and our parents on both sides were extremely concerned about our kids—to the point of feeding them animal products behind our backs.

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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. Denmark has a 37-hour workweek on average, and Swedes traditionally go on holiday for four weeks in the summer. I bet many workers feel the same pressure. Probably not.

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The importance of having someone to talk to

Laughing all the Way to Work

Below are some things that I have found helpful to build my network: Join a professional association such as the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). Read professional magazines when you get the opportunity. IAAP has a magazine that comes with being a member called OfficePro and it has very useful articles.

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Uncorking the Dream: Founding Ampersand Estates in Australia’s Wine Country

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These travels were far from the luxurious holiday most people imagine when they hear destinations such as Paris and Venice. She had just graduated from the London School of Economics and Political Science with a Master of Science in international relations and affairs in 2005. And he kept telling me, ‘Well, we own a consulting firm.’

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Company Perks and Showing Appreciation

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

What tips or advice do you have to make a good impressions your first day/week/month?

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Leading with Kindness: 14 Most Charitable Celebrities

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Every single employee, whether you’re an intern, part-time, holiday help or C-level, should have the same level of love and respect and care,” Scott told SUCCESS in 2016. This article originally appeared in the November/December 2023 issue of SUCCESS Magazine. In other words: If your sister did this, what would you do?

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