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Book Summary – Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich was first published in 1937. It could just as well have been published today as the principles that Hill espouses are truly timeless.
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Book Summary – How To Retire Happy Wild and Free
A few years back a colleague recommended that I read Ernie Zelinski’s How to Retire Happy Wild and Free. It was a GREAT recommendation as I’ve since re-read the book two additional times and recommended it to countless others.
While the book is targeted at folks that are either about to or recently have retired, it’s a great read for anyone.
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Leadership Lesson 30 – The Best for Last
Think about the last time that you really thanked someone. Perhaps you were facing some challenge or obstacle that seemed insurmountable, and your friend or colleague took the time to sit with you and help you figure out what to do.
Monday Morning Motivation – Challenge
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Are you willing to step out of your comfort zone and challenge the status quo?
Leadership Lesson 29 – Do The Right Things
One of my favorite sayings is: “We judge ourselves by our intentions, others judge us by our actions.” Ultimately, it’s not what you say, but what you do that matters most to people.
