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

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A typical day includes sprint workouts down the track, three hours in the weight room and more stretching than a yoga instructor. Although Valdes certainly understands the sentiment, he feels confident that his transition will be a little easier than most because there is no uncertainty in his future. “I Thursdays and Sundays off.

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11 Ways to Attract Abundance in Your Life

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The things that make you more confident, that give you the courage and the audacity to move forward. Now that you can see it everywhere, you are sprinting. Write down the beliefs that you have about yourself. On one side, list the things that empower you and move you forward. Never be satisfied. For you, it’s not even about the goal.

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

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Instead, I started playing sports with my friends again and started regaining my confidence. It was nearly dark when I sprinted the 100 meter all-out. I let all my emotions seep out into my sprints. Once I progressed to being able to jog again, I told my mom I didn’t want to go back to physical therapy. I stopped to talk to God.

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What I Learned from Keeping a Gratitude Journal

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One day he’ll walk out the door and end up somewhere exotic, tropical, freezing or remote, confident and curious. It makes him a part-time citizen of the outside world here, sure, but it means there are worlds in his mind that I can’t wait to see open up. It’ll be hard to see him go, but I’m thankful that’s the way he is. I even like scarves.

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How My Experience as a Black Entrepreneur Shaped My Views on Building Financial Freedom

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Having allies at work isn’t just about having a confidant or an enforcer of policies. Furthermore, they run the risk of having to explain to future hiring managers why they may have left a job suddenly or spent such short stints of time at a previous employer. Allies are critical to helping minimize turnover and drive performance.

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Shaping Sara Blakely: Meet the Billionaire Founder of Spanx

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She yelled at me across the entire airport as she was sprinting to her gate, ‘Spanx and wheels on luggage, the two greatest inventions in the last 50 years!’” She has the confidence to follow her gut instincts and not allow herself to be discouraged by others,” the author says. “Everywhere I go with him, he gets flashed, too!”

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The Daily CT Scan: The Best Way To Start Your Day

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Weekly Sprints. You’ll feel more confident as you take on the day because you’ll know what commitments you’ve made to others and to yourself. The first thing you should look at daily is your calendar. It offers you a look at the hard edges of your day, which include things like: Appointments. Daily Themes. Monthly Themes.

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