Category: Success
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The Rich get Richer the Poor get Poorer
The rich get richer and the poor get poorer is more than a saying that’s been around throughout all of history. It’s a fact—proven over and over. It’s based on mathematical truth. The same truth as 1+1=2. It’s called compounding interest. Compound interest is the 8th wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns…
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Batch Writing
Batch Writing, and Batch Editing Beth van der Pol BA(Hons)2 days ago·4 min read The ups, the downs and why I do it, anyway. I’ve spent the last one or two months talking about my writing schedule. While I recommend batch writing and editing, it is challenging. It can feel like a rollercoaster. Trying to…
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Just for YOU
This is an excerpt from Marc and Angel’s Newsletter MarcandAngel.com You’re likely familiar with what’s known as the Serenity Prayer. It goes like this: God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. There’s an important lesson…
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Don’t Blame the Lettuce
Enjoy these insightful words from Thich Nhat Hanh: “When you plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don’t blame the lettuce. You look for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water, or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with our friends…
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Ambition
Ambition can get a bad rap when it’s paired with words like “greedy,” “selfish,” or “ruthless.” But in actuality, ambition — loosely defined as a strong desire to achieve something through hard work and determination — is the crucial driving force behind accomplishment and action. It’s what marks the difference between a dream and a…
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Success
The only difference between success and failure is the ability to take action. Alexander Graham Bell