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It's All About Valuing Your Self Initiative

It's All About Valuing Your Self Initiative

Long, long ago there was a young woman who was afraid of taking initiative. She had lots of great ideas and was a go-getter, but inside she was always looking for permission. She wanted somebody to tell her it was okay to just do it. She had strong opinions and a great sense of intuition, but didn’t want to rock the boat. She sat still and quiet, with the ideas brewing inside of her which led to frustration.

That woman was me. If I could talk to her from where I stand today, I would tell her that the key [...]

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Simple Success Formula: Give Yourself Permission

Simple Success Formula: Give Yourself Permission

I often get e-mails from readers who want advice on how to get motivated and move forward in their careers despite the nagging fear that follows them in every endeavor. It’s as if we believe that a magic wand can fix our circumstance and suddenly experience success with little thought or effort. Though I am a believer in serendipity, creating success in your life doesn’t happen with a quick twist of the hand, it actually does take effort.

 Before you get worried that I am going to give something else to add to your to-do list, take a moment and pause. [...]

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