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

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Already an internationally-ranked swimmer in her native South Africa by the age of 14, du Toit seemed to be a rising star in international athletics. But just three years later, in 2001, she was struck by a car on her way back to school from swim practice, and lost her left leg at the knee as a result. ‘Be everything you want to be’.

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5 Minutes With… Malcolm Trotter

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Welcome to the latest in an ongoing series of entrepreneur interviews for The Small Business Blog. Since 2001, Malcolm has been employed by the IAB (International Association… Read the full article here: 5 Minutes With… Malcolm Trotter on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG. Our latest interviewee is Malcolm Trotter.

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How Badly Do You Want the Life You Dream About?

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Nine months after calling off her wedding, she was managing a remote hospital in Darfur, Sudan, that served internally displaced Sudanese refugees. In October 2001, with three children under 4 (including an 8-week-old), I moved from Australia to Dallas with my husband, Andrew, who’d been offered a job. Trust your capabilities.

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If You Think You’re Unbiased, You’re Wrong

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When the NFL set out to counter charges of bias in its upper ranks, she adds, it prompted the creation of the Rooney Rule , requiring its franchises to interview minority candidates for an increasing variety of open roles. It’s not only about what happens internally, how to build good teams , but also about how you relate with clients.”

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Practically Perfect PA Giveaway: Airport meet and greet service

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One very lucky assistant will win a free airport meet and greet service courtesy of DiamondAir International. The prize winner will also be asked to take part in an interview about the meet and greet service (to be published in Practically Perfect PA in February 2015). DiamondAir International. Terms and Conditions Apply.

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29 Beautiful Stories That Will Restore Your Faith in Humanity

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In 2001 Mary Parry was homeless and living in a tent in Pennsylvania when she began befriending hikers along the roughly 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail. Janet has given me pep talks for job interviews and has helped me when I have forgotten my train pass. to try to use the car jack to save his father. And he did. Jesus Jimenez.

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

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She has also delivered presentations during NYC Advertising Week, the 4A’s StratFest, YouTube Black FanFest and Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, solidifying her as a thought leader within the industry. She’s best known for her award-winning blog, which has inspired millions of moms in more than 160 countries.

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