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One of my best friends has been going through some tough times lately. He’s explored many career paths and none seemed to deliver the sense of fulfillment he’s been looking for in a career. After speaking with him about his situation, I wondered: What if my friend was suffering from the passion trap? In other words, [...]
What It Takes to Be Successful (As Told By Famous Figures and Celebrities)
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14 Apr 2010Sometimes I’ll stumble onto incredibly motivating videos while browsing through YouTube. When I am incredibly pressed for time (as I have been in recent weeks), videos offer a time-efficient and powerful source of inspiration and motivation. Below are two videos that I highly suggest watching. The first video relates to an earlier post I did [...]
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Persistence and Passion — A Powerful Combination
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7 Oct 2009I came across this video this morning and I immediately fell in love with it. There is no better example of the marvelous feats one can perform after years of dedication and persistence are applied. We all have the power to make such amazing changes in our own lives. These changes do not come over [...]
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