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Once upon a time, a king was given two baby eagles as a gift, and he assigned a caretaker to raise and train the magnificent birds. One day the king asked to see the birds fly. Both birds took off, one soaring in the sky, while the other only flew for a few minutes before …
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Liz Claiborne was a clothing designer for 16 years with a company whose management disregarded her ideas that body types and style preferences warranted innovation in design. So, she started her own company in 1970 as a vehicle for stylish and affordable women’s apparel. Liz Claiborne, Inc. became an industry leader with her versatile designs …
I recently came across an old nursery rhyme that lists the six best doctors in the world. Surprisingly, it doesn’t have a lot to do with business, but I think it applies to everyone. It lists the doctors as sunlight, rest, exercise, diet, self-confidence and friends. I’d like to examine each one and why they …
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A young college graduate, determined to find a position with a reputable company, began seeking interviews. Although she faced continual rejection, her persevering talent kept her goals in mind. One busy personnel manager, flooded with applications, suggested the hopeful applicant check back in 10 years. “No problem,” said the young woman. “Would a morning or …
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When Paulo Coehlo’s novel “The Alchemist” was first published in 1988, it went unnoticed. He sold only one copy the first week. Unperturbed, Coelho confidently waited for more sales to come in, but he waited a long time. Six months later a second copy was sold – to the same person who purchased the first …
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A young prince, deposed when an enemy overran his kingdom, fled to a neighboring realm where a friend ruled as king. He hoped his friend would grant him a new kingdom. Instead the king gave him 100 sheep. Surprised and puzzled, the prince took his sheep out to a field. Soon a pack of wolves …
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Tom Brady, NFL Quarterback, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Do you know what makes someone worthy of the title “greatest of all time” or GOAT? It’s so much more than natural talent, excellent coaching, or dumb luck. No, it’s the constant effort to improve. Even those at the top of their game must keep getting better no …
Once upon a time there was a little dog that was unhappy with his life. As he lay in his backyard, he spotted a cat on top of a wall. “I wish I could climb walls like that cat!” he thought. Walking by a pond, the dog saw a goldfish swimming in the water. “I …
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