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3 Things I’m Doing to Find My Own Definition of Success

Success

It was a lightbulb moment for me to step back and see that I had adopted another person’s definition of success, down to an income goal and work lifestyle they had shared online, and it fit like a shoe three sizes too big. Instead, I’m trying to replace these thoughts of comparison with small celebrations of how far I’ve come.

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Chance the Rapper on Achieving Goals as an Independent Artist & Paying It Forward

Success

I learned how to use Pro Tools, how to record myself and how to EQ [equalize] my vocals a little bit from Simeon Viltz and another mentor who passed away, Brother Mike Hawkins,” he says. The goal of becoming a millionaire wasn’t on Chance’s list, but it happened anyway. That was a really, really big part of me gaining my fanbase….

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Furthering Your Education on a Budget

Success

For us, that might be finding a sommelier class, taking a pasta-making class with friends or hands on learning about digital currency. Take some time to determine what accreditations you actually need in order to meet your goals, and consider everything involved to get you there. Know your end goal. Set your budget.

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Choosing the Best Administrative Assistant or Executive Assistant Conference

Office Dynamics

What is your goal or goals for going to an administrative conference? What new skills do you need to learn/develop? To network and meet new people Learn best practices from administrative peers Learn best practices from subject matter experts Do your research. Start with the end in mind. It’s called our blind spot.

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3 Keys to Earning and Increasing Capital as a Black Woman in Business

Success

Learn to say no (and mean it). But when you’re trying to grow your business , it’s just as important to learn how to say no. Then, reevaluate: If something isn’t adding enough value (or cost) for its role in your company and won’t help you reach future goals, cut or outsource it altogether. Set a goal and go after it.

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From Olympic Bobsledder to Financial Adviser—Carlo Valdes Knows a Thing or Two About Second Careers

Success

There is no comparison in athletics to training on a national team for the Olympics. After 18 months at Northwestern Mutual, learning the financial craft and jargon, he desired more freedom. Thursdays and Sundays off. He not only has another job, he has a career. So, he opened his own office as part of the Miliare Group.

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Gigi Gorgeous: How to Stay Grounded When Social Media Is Your Full-Time Job

Success

You might cross paths with bullies, fall victim to the comparison trap or struggle to log off. Gigi faces challenges everyone can learn from. Gigi’s end goal, for example, is to make the world a better place for transgender people. Staying grounded in social media is a constant challenge. Know your purpose.