Far too many people spend a lifetime headed in the wrong direction. They go not only from the … - Tom Rath

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I forced a smile. It was the one I'd been practicing all morning. It felt tight at the edges and brittle everywhere in between.

Tom Rath

Far too many people spend a lifetime headed in the wrong direction. They go not only from the cradle to the cubicle, but then to the casket, without uncovering their greatest talents and potential.

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The most successful people start with dominant talent—and then add skills, knowledge, and practice to the mix. When they do this, the raw talent actually serves as a multiplier.

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When we can see an immediate payoff, we are more likely to change our behavior in the moment. This aligns our daily actions with our long-term interests.

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Every human being has talents that are just waiting to be uncovered.

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Don’t worry about breaks every 20 minutes ruining your focus on a task. Contrary to what I might have guessed, taking regular breaks from mental tasks actually improves your creativity and productivity. Skipping breaks, on the other hand, leads to stress and fatigue.

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The absence of high-quality friendships is bad for your health, spirits, productivity, and longevity.

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