Words can hold a lot of power, and it is often said, "The pen is mightier than the sword." While words can uplift and inspire others to take on challenges and hardships in their lives, they can also ...

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Whether you are an entrepreneur, a senior manager at a big company or a consultant in any field, your inspiration is the "fuel" of your business. Inspiration motivates, energizes and empowers us.

For decades, Anders Ericsson has reminded us of the value of hard work. The Florida State psychologist did the research that led to the so-called 10,000-hour rule. In his informative new book, “Peak,” ...

John was excited about transitioning his career. He visualized a new organization and a new team with whom he would take on new challenges. Though he had big plans to achieve this goal, and felt ...

Some people wax rhapsodic about being “inspired” by a beautiful piece of art or a breathtaking sunset. They paint their offices blue and adorn the walls with reprints of well-known paintings. But does ...

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Just like lightning strikes at random, so does the opportunity for inspiration that can spur your business or further your leadership ...