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If you have removed those people and situations that make your life more drama-like, then you're definitely a success. After all, who doesn't enjoy a quieter home and workplace?
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Sometimes success means having the right idea in the right place at the right time. Other times, it's about not being afraid to quit and move onto something new.
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We can all get complacent. Especially when it comes to a job.
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When it comes to video and pretty much everything else, the more personalized the content, the higher the chances of conversion.
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There was a time when just the thought of waking up before the sun rose sent chills down my spine. But once I actually started getting out of bed earlier, I noticed that it wasn't all that bad.
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If money is tight, or you're on a limited budget, then consider DIY or used gifts. DIY could be something like baked goods for your friends, family, and neighbors. Plus, if you have children, it's a great activity to do with them during the holidays.
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Not to be biased, but digital wallets are awesome.
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At every meeting, I mention that if I am doing something personally that gets in the way of progress for the company - or something needs to change - please come and tell me.
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Procrastination doesn't work for everything. For instance, waiting to buy plane tickets at the last minute will typically end up costing you more.
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We've all experienced those days when we feel like an absolute failure. It's a normal feeling when things don't go as exactly planned. And, when we feel like that, it's challenging to think of yourself as a successful individual.
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By giving your feelings a name, you're identifying how you feel.
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Negotiating isn't about getting what you want or giving in to what the other party wants. It's not an 'either/or situation.' It's about having both parties walk away satisfied. Over the years in both business and life, I've had to learn this hard lesson.
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Empowerment isn't a buzzword among leadership gurus. It's a proven technique where leaders give their teams the appropriate training, tools, resources, and guidance to succeed.
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While having friends shouldn't be the main reason why you love your job, it definitely makes the work day run a lot more smoothly when you have a workplace buddy.
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Coming up with a ballpark figure on how much you need to pay your expenses, such as your mortgage or rent, insurance, and utilities, is the first place to start when developing your ultimate goal of becoming a multimillionaire.
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Learning about and from your customers isn't always easy and requires a commitment to continual observation.
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Like most successful businesses, you and your employees have a vast knowledge base and expertise in your vertical, as well as a lot of great video and text content to prove it. So, why not monetize your expertise and create digital products and membership courses?
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When looking for an influencer to work with, it's tempting to go for those with huge amount of fans and followers. This is perfectly understandable, as you obviously want your business or product promoted to as many people as possible. However, numbers aren't everything.
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For every Netflix, there's a Blockbuster. Every Facebook, a MySpace.
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It's amazing what people will give away for free just to get rid of it.
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If you don't have the time or desire to do whatever is being asked of you, say, 'no.' Even if you want to bake those cookies for your kid's fundraiser or take on a new freelancing gig, sometimes you just have to politely decline until you do have the extra time. The other party may be disappointed, but it's not the end of the world.
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Since I tend to be pretty competitive and find that others on my team enjoy contests and team competitions, I thought a good way to improve feedback would be to create a way to reward the comments and ideas that actually change our company for the better.
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The same way you can manipulate your environment to encourage sleep, you can also do it to wake up.
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I tend to talk too much when I get nervous, and I'm sure many people can relate to that.