[ad_1] This story originally appeared on Lewis Howes “The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” — Pablo Picasso It’s easy to feel beaten down by life’s challenges — the grind; all the responsibilities. But you have to remember you are …
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[ad_1] Jack Canfield believes that every single person has a unique person and mission, and that the most successful people are those who take the time to understand exactly what they’re here to do. Then, they pursue that purpose with passion and enthusiasm. For some people, this purpose might be …
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[ad_1] Much has been made about the change in attitude toward marijuana legalization across the United States over the past decade. Surveys now find a majority of Americans favor legalizing the once-demonized plant. However, it doesn’t take a cynic to see there is another motivator behind legalizing cannabis. That, of …
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[ad_1] It’s not easy to bounce back after rejection — especially after you’ve been turned down by 93 VCs in a row. That’s what happened to Slava Rubin, the co-founder of Indiegogo, one of the world’s first online crowdfunding platforms. However, instead of letting nearly 100 rejections deter him and …
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