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Everyone has insecurities when doing something new. Here are three ways to build strength and be self-confident.New challenges and opportunities can be exciting, but they can also test your self-esteem. Whether you are launching a new business, stepping into a bigger management role or even representing a new product, you likely lack the...

When is doing what you love just a hobby...and when should you take the leap to start your own endeavor?It is the classic dream of entrepreneurship: to make a living doing what you love.Whether it's taking a love of baking and starting a cupcake empire, or moving from a 9-to-5 job in IT to designing custom websites on your own schedule, there is...

Avoid these eight "traps," and your long-term success is assured.I recently received an e-mail from the motivational speaker and real estate investor Paul LeJoy. He's been wildly successful in real estate sales and has mentored and worked with dozens of entrepreneurs.In his e-mail, LeJoy identified eight pitfalls that lie athwart every pathway to...

As your business grows, so do the challenges you face. Three ways to power on through.As your company expands, the stakes become higher. There are times when you'll experience setbacks in the goals you've set out to accomplish that day or week, and the disappointment can affect your mindset or energy. Sometimes employees decide to pursue other...

Sure, Americans want to be entrepreneurs because of the freedom it affords, not the money. But while money might not be the main motivator, it drives the fear that stops would-be entrepreneurs from starting a business in the first place....

Putting things off is career hampering, stressful and bad for your health. Here's how to get working.You have a project to do, but it's big and complex and overwhelming. Or maybe you've done a task so many times before that the thought of repeating it for the umpteenth time turns your stomach. Or it could be that your to-do list is so long you...

Leaders sometimes make big mistakes that threaten their careers and companies. Here's how they recover and survive to lead again.We all make mistakes. Over the course of your professional life, you can count on making a few bad career choices. It comes with the territory. Still, those mistakes can really drag you down. And recovering from them is...

When it comes to launching a business, you can make countless excuses, but you have to have faith. Here's how to confidently take the plunge....

Optimism isn't always automatic. Sometimes you must create it for yourself.Many people struggle to stay optimistic, especially in the workplace. After all, there are many reasons to be pessimistic: a difficult economy, global competition, a business ethos that seems to reward criminals and penalize truth-tellers.Nevertheless, your ability to...

We're all inspired by different things, but I'm betting at least one of these three motivators will work for you.Everyone wants to achieve greatness, but we’re all motivated by different things.Sure, money is an obvious inspiration. But you may be driven by ego, personal satisfaction or pride, like Howard Schultz. He grew up in a poor family...