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EXERCISE YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS: PART 2

FITNESS IS PROFITABLE FOR YOUR CAREER OR BUSINESS. Last week, we examined the many benefits of exercise for the body and mind. We confirmed that physical exercise not only strengthens and enhances the physique, it also repairs, rejuvenates, refreshes and … Continue reading

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EXERCISE YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS: PART 1

The Benefits of Physical Exercise on the Body and Mind Summer is here. Days are longer. The weather is warmer. The outdoors is calling for everyone to head out and enjoy nature. Summer is also a great time to do … Continue reading

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TEN TIPS FOR A SMOOTHER VACATION

Last week, we looked at the many benefits to health, creativity, productivity, and family that come from taking vacations. Men and women who vacation regularly (at least one week or more per year) enjoy greater quality of life… and live … Continue reading

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VACATION ELATION

It was a few decades ago that McDonalds dubbed the marketing slogan “You deserve a break today.” In their case, they were referring to a lunch break. However, their message touched on a fundamental truth. Every person occasionally needs a … Continue reading

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AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE

Gratitude is a choice. Each person can decide to look at any situation and appreciate the good in it. Life is never perfect. Even the happiest times will have things that go wrong. By the same token, even the worst … Continue reading

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TOP 8 MOST UNDERRATED QUALITIES

Blogs, e-zines and videos are endlessly touting the best — and worst – qualities in a boss or employee. Among the best qualities cited are intelligence, knowledge, experience, strong work ethic, positive attitude, integrity and people skills. These are qualities … Continue reading

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THE ART OF GOOD TIMING

It’s been said that “timing is everything in life.” The meaning is that in addition to having good ideas, good positioning and good execution, success is also predicated on not only being in the right place but also being there … Continue reading

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FIRST-DAY EXCITEMENT EVERYDAY

Do you recall your first day working at a new company? Or the first day you started a new position?  Or your first day in a new business venture? Take a minute to think back to that day. How did … Continue reading

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SMART, CLEVER OR WISE?

We’ve seen how digital technology in daily life can be leveraged to make us not just smarter but wiser at work and in daily life. It is an interesting distinction. The terms smart and wise are often used interchangeably, and … Continue reading

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USING PAST ADVERSITY TO FUEL PERSEVERANCE

Perseverance is a perfect word to describe what it means… it is a long word (12-letters) that means the continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure or opposition. Because it is an invaluable quality, there are many … Continue reading

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