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The Power of Hope: How I Qualified for the Paralympic Games

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I reached into my pocket and grabbed my phone to call my dad. It was excruciating at times, but the love and support I experienced during my stay in the hospital was a gift from God. It was nearly dark when I sprinted the 100 meter all-out. I let all my emotions seep out into my sprints. Come to Scott’s house.”

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5 Ways To Work Smarter | PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement

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Turn off your cell phone, close your email, get off Twitter, stop checking Facebook, stop listening to music, and focus while you’re doing your work. Life after all is a marathon, not a sprint. The result? Much better efficiency and morale while working. Download FREE ecourse from Pick The Brain “The 90 Day Confidence Booster” ?

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You Can Avoid Multitasking When You Focus on These 3 Things

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Eisenhower’s Decision Principle inspired Covey’s Quadrant, so using the quadrant system and playing air traffic controller for a Monday’s many to-dos is paying homage to two lucid thinkers and gifted leaders. Or, capitalize on ultradian rhythms by working in 90-minute sprints and taking short breaks. I like that thought.