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When to quit and when to keep going
Leaving a side hustle that’s not working isn’t failure—it's a legitimate strategy.
Mario Peshev
April 16, 2025
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3 Ideas for Better Habits
Small Choices, Big Change
Success mentor and publisher, Darren Hardy, on the lasting power of daily habits.
“Step by step, day by day, your choices will shape your actions until they become habits where practice makes them permanent.”
Source: The Compound Effect
Play the Long Game
Habits expert, James Clear, on sustainable success.
“The purpose of setting goals is to win the game. The purpose of building systems is to continue playing the game.”
Source: Atomic Habits
Consistency Builds Greatness
Bestselling author and speaker, Joyce Meyer, on the quiet power of daily discipline.
"Small disciplines repeated with consistency every day lead to great achievements gained slowly over time."
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How to Handle a Resignation by a Key Player on Your Team
Handling resignations can be a tough process especially when it’s the top employees who are leaving. Searching for the best replacement for that soon-to-be-vacant role is the most challenging part of the process. So, as much as possible, you want to prevent them from leaving and ensure that employee turnover remains acceptably low for your company.
Stop Letting Distractions Hold You Back
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Brain Food
Today I Learned: If the chromosomes in one of your cells were unraveled and laid end to end, the DNA would total about 6 feet long. If all the DNA in your body were connected in this way, it would stretch approximately 67 billion miles. That's nearly 150,000 round trips to the Moon. (Source)
Science: A new study provides detailed insight into the variable, climate-influenced routes that substances from Siberian rivers take across the Arctic Ocean. The findings point to potential implications for pollutant distribution and polar ecosystems as climate conditions continue to change. (Source)
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