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Recently, I was flipping through the myriad of cable channels and I came across a reality show (shall remain nameless) and the main person is a budding international entertainer – every bit of eight years old. Despite the girl’s age, her mother says that she wants her daughter to be the next Beyonce. For all intents and purposes, I get it. She wants her daughter to achieve the fame and fortune of Beyonce; although, there are a lot of demands and pressures that come from having a persona like Beyonce’s. The problem isn’t in having an inspiration to look up to, rather the problem is that the mother is not encouraging her daughter to live in her authenticity and develop her own brand. How many times have you sacrificed or traded in your authentic self to satisfy the brand labels that others have put upon you? Or perhaps,

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  Changing jobs can be quite a challenge. One thing you should consider before making a career change is whether or not the job you are applying for is actually a good fit. There are so many factors and variables to take into consideration when asking this question. Sometimes we are so anxious to move on and move forward we forget about the details. A great example of what I’m talking about has been highlighted through the lens of public figure Sarah Palin. Many people have seen the recent movie Game Change on HBO. Although Sarah Palin proved herself as a capable leader as the former governor of Alaska, it may have become clear later on that her decision to run for Vice President may not have been a good fit for her. Chemistry, skills, lifestyle, and salary are issues that must be deeply considered before making a career

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