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Chance the Rapper on Achieving Goals as an Independent Artist & Paying It Forward

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I learned how to use Pro Tools, how to record myself and how to EQ [equalize] my vocals a little bit from Simeon Viltz and another mentor who passed away, Brother Mike Hawkins,” he says. The goal of becoming a millionaire wasn’t on Chance’s list, but it happened anyway. “That was a really, really big part of me gaining my fanbase….

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The 4 Most Common Excuses for Not Delegating

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Outsourcing isn’t always easy for leaders and entrepreneurs to wrap their minds around, says mentor Harry Hecht of Orlando, Florida-based SCORE. Maybe your goal is to earn $250 an hour, and you have tasks that need handling that you can outsource for $100 an hour. This article was published in January 2015 and has been updated.

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UFC’s Francis Ngannou’s Keys to Overcoming Obstacles and Visualizing Success

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The key to his success, he says, was never losing sight of that goal. Eventually, though, he would be taken under the wing of mentors, who convinced him to take up MMA over boxing. He had some important help from mentors. After fighting in France, he eventually got his big break with the UFC in 2015.

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5 Realistic Tips to Be More Positive

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Don’t postpone the reward until after achieving the big goal. Break the goal down into milestones by considering what it will take for you to get to that goal, and reward yourself at each accomplished milestone. Try seeking out a trusted colleague or mentor to take this challenge with you. Timing matters, too.

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Stressed? 5 Simple Ways to Prevent Burnout

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I do both now, and my focus, clarity and ability to accomplish big goals has increased beyond anything I ever thought was possible. My mentor used to call me a “blender without a top” back when I was heading up my first tea company, Zhena’s Gypsy Tea, and not meditating. This article was published in May 2015 and has been updated.

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The Quest for My Best Sales Month Ever

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The most lucrative month of my solopreneur career was September 2015. I don’t see a path to reaching my big goal of $14,772.01. I want whatever success I find pursuing my goal this month to be repeatable. I call Pat, a salesman friend who has been an invaluable mentor to me. One more story will push me past the new goal.

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Break Through a Career Plateau and Climb to the Stars!

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It could be your supervisor, a mentor, an HR manager or even a career coach. Of course, if none of the above suggestions work, you may want to consider whether there’s another job that suits you better – one that’s more in line with your future career goals. I hope these tips helped you as you assess your career goals.

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