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I Spent Years Trying to Get My First Book Published—This Is What I’ve Learned About Risking Rejection

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As I neared the end of writing my first book , Find Your Courage , I decided it was time to see whether I could find a publisher. Eventually, I decided to change tack and self-publish, selling my book via my speaking engagements and newsletter database. We think this is an outstanding book,” they said. Bah humbug, I thought.

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SUCCESS Gives Back: Promoting Literacy in At-Risk Communities

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A few years ago, a volunteer delivering magazines and comic books for the nonprofit MagLiteracy delivered some reading material to a homeless shelter in Boston. With help from those magazines, the women are now learning culinary skills and some basics like math. A few weeks later, the volunteer saw the boy reading to his young sister.

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The Art of Subtle Self-Promotion

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However, to keep your career moving forward, you need to practice some self-promotion, too. There’s a big difference between bragging and subtle self-promotion. For instance, “I was just promoted to team lead and got a big raise because I’m the best admin ever!”. Self-promotion is stating a fact. Tips on Self-Promotion.

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Ep 265: Wesley Tran on Seeking Learning Opportunities as an Assistant

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In his free time, you can find him bouldering, social dancing, and serving at his church. ––– THE LEADER ASSISTANT PODCAST IS PRESENTED BY NOVA CHIEF OF STAFF Calling all Executive Assistants: Are you looking for a way to elevate your skills or earn that promotion you’ve been eyeing?

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Growth Mindset for Kids: Where Do I Start?

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It promotes success, happiness, resilience and learning. Even more than adults, kids learn through activity, modeling and the example you set. Children learn more from observation and interaction than from instruction. As important as we are in their lives, kids learn from the world itself. Dweck, Ph.D.,

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New Book Announcement: The Invisibility Cure

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I am so excited to announce that my new book is now available for purchase ! For those of you who attend my monthly free webinars and Q&A sessions , you’ve no doubt heard me talk about this book. When I truly set my intention to finish and publish this book by the middle of this year, things just fell into place.

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Bankrupt and Facing a $100 million Lawsuit, This Entrepreneur Learned the Power of Grit

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His experiences have led him to write two books— The Anatomy of a Comeback and Simon Says: Living Your Life Purpose… and Not Just Following the Crowd. Promotions are based on who you are becoming.”. The post Bankrupt and Facing a $100 million Lawsuit, This Entrepreneur Learned the Power of Grit appeared first on SUCCESS.

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