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What MLB Pitcher Jon Lester and 4 Other Professional Athletes Teach Us About Overcoming Obstacles

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It wasn’t just any form of the disease, but a rare form of blood cancer known as anaplastic large-cell lymphoma. After receiving his diagnosis in August 2006, Lester went through treatment, worked his way back into the major leagues and pitched—and won—a World Series game. Open—for the third time—and the Masters.

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A Manual for Dealing with Rejection

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At one point during his amazing career, he reckoned he had missed more than 9,000 shots, lost almost 300 games, and on 26 occasions missed what would have been a game-winning shot. The game is different, but the process is the same for becoming successful when selling or in the face of business rejection. Just ask him. “I

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

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Every year, the SUCCESS Women of Influence awards shine an exciting spotlight on remarkable women who transcend boundaries, inspiring and transforming lives across diverse industries and communities. These women are the unsung heroes, the trailblazers who’ve left an indelible mark, both personally and professionally. Mentorship is also crucial.

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Introducing the SUCCESS 125

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This person inspires us, influences us, informs us, guides us. From the moment we met them, we knew they would change our life. Wouldn’t it be nice to know more of them? Since 1897, SUCCESS has been the leading voice for people who take full ownership of their personal and professional growth. But this year, there’s more. Jean Accius.

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Jillian Michael’s Self-Care Guide to Aging Gracefully

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Have you ever asked yourself the question, Why do we age? For me, the need to truly understand everything about growing older hit me on a random night out at a Santa Monica, California beer garden with my younger siblings. Much younger, in fact—my brother was 28 at the time and my little sister was just 24. You’ve maintained really well.”.

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Thursday Morning & 20 Years of Celebrating You & Your Profession!

Office Dynamics

Joan discussed that business was a “game” and as such, all organizations were after the big victory – every employee must play their game well in order to create a win for the organization. After a Wellness Breakfast, we gathered in the meeting room. They were all okay and things went well.)

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Want to expand your horizons? 35 new books from TED speakers that will enlarge your world

Ideas.Ted

In this book, she presents evidence that while large philanthropic donations and headline-making policy changes may get most of our media attention, they are not the only tools to achieve peace. Architects do more than provide the blueprints for shelter, writes Syrian architect Marwa al-Sabouni.

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