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

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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. It wasn’t until coming into contact with some powerful mentors—like trainer and coach Fernand Lopez—that he considered pursuing MMA over boxing, his original sport of choice.

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Achieving Success Comes Down to One Thing: Connecting With People

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By seeking coachability opportunities like teaching, I’ve met some amazing people who are now mentors and mentees constantly helping to move me forward. Finally, I became a mentor , but I was always willing to be the mentee, too. The term “mentor” has become synonymous with “time commitment,” and this occasionally deters people.

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4 Actionable Steps to Build a Positive Money Mindset

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Get the right mentors in your corner. Once you gain clarity, actively seek mentors who have already achieved what you want to achieve and spend your time with them. This article was published in April 2018 and has been updated. I’m going to talk to her about it in an open, compassionate way.”. Your parents? Your partner?

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What Is Venture Capital Funding? Everything You Need to Know

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They received seed funding in 2018 and 2020 and then subsequently raised Series A in 2022. Noor Akbari, CEO and co-founder of Rosalyn.ai , started his company in 2018 with a vision to democratize education with a proctoring AI that works anywhere regardless of internet speeds and bandwidth.

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Eliza VanCort Is Teaching Women How to Claim Space Shamelessly

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In her 2018 TEDx Talk, VanCort argued that, “The tools of this [new feminist] revolution are women telling their truths, saying their opinions and demanding change through their words. I surround myself with women who are just extraordinary… And I’ve also gotten very good at getting anti-mentors out of my life.

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3 Steps to Unveil Your Full Human Power Through ‘Unfocus’

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During my residency, at the recommendation of my mentors, my thinking deepened when I spent more time talking to colleagues on park benches and when I went for a swim in Walden Pond. At medical school, my performance soared when I added more to my day (sports, meditation, going out with my friends).

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8 Tips to Improve Team Collaboration

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Don’t forget to look outside your company as well, talking with colleagues and mentors. This article was published in April 2018 and has been updated. And make sure that you return the favor, sharing your own best practices and lessons learned. You’d be surprised at how similar situations seem to come up across industries.