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Everyone has the capacity for personal development but not everyone takes advantage of the opportunity.  We are all a work in progress and the work is never done.  There are always ways to improve and get better at how you approach your life and work.

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Today is my 57th birthday. Time sure does fly by in life. I’ve always felt that birthdays are a good time to step back and reflect on your life. For me, this…
Sadly, my dad passed away this past weekend. He was 84 and lived a full life. Many times he commented to me that he couldn’t believe he lived this long. …
  The struggle is part of the journey.  I’ve always been a fan of the John Adams quote, “People and nations are forged in the fires of adversity.”  Collectively and individually, we…
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve grown to appreciate more benefits of time off. Sure, when I was younger, I liked going on vacation, but it was just a chance to blow off…

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INTRODUCTION: Every obstacle is unique to each of us. But the responses they elicit are the same: Fear. Frustration. Confusion. Helplessness. Depression. Anger. There have been countless lessons (and books) about achieving…
Chapter 1: Thought and Character “A man is literally what he thinks, his character being the complete sum of all his thoughts.” “Man is made or unmade by himself. In the armory…
  Introduction: “Why should anyone really want to be a leader?… First, a leader can create the type of change or results that will improve the lives of others. Second, a leader…

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The Greater Good Science Center studies the psychology, sociology, and neuroscience of well-being, and teaches skills that foster a thriving, resilient, and compassionate society.

Volunteer service is one of the ways people interact with nonprofit organizations (NPOs), with almost 65 million adult Americans donating their time in 2017, according to the Statista Research Department. It’s easy to see how volunteers play a large and important role in the way nonprofits run, but these organizations also hire paid employees. The word “nonprofit” describes how an organization functions. An NPO is a tax-exempt organization with a mission to provide benefits and services to the public at low to no cost. Nonprofits raise and earn money like a for-profit business, but instead of those earnings going to

Mediation focused app offering tools and tips to help with sleep, stress management, and managing anxiety.

Summarize top business and personal development books for entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals.

Asia’s largest online learning platform with courses in Finance, Data Science, Software Development, Project Management, Marketing, HR, Personal Development and more.

Website created by The Great Courses to offer a subscription model for all their classes and programs (formerly known as The Great Courses Plus).

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