The Small Success Team

The No. 1 skill you need to ‘win every argument,’ says public speaking expert: ‘Few people have it’

Those who emerge victorious in debates and excel at argumentation possess not only effective speaking abilities but also finely-tuned listening skills. Apt listening skills not only enhance one’s credibility but also project confidence. However, this proficiency is a rarity, as many individuals struggle with maintaining focus, diverting their attention to planning their own responses, or […]

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Mark Cuban: ‘Success isn’t necessarily how much money you have’—here’s how he defines it

Mark Cuban emphasizes that his success is not solely determined by his net worth, but by his consistent dedication to engaging in meaningful work each day. Cuban, aged 65, recently shared in an episode of LinkedIn’s “The Path” podcast that success goes beyond mere financial accumulation. He believes it’s about establishing objectives and waking up

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10 Best Phrases To Begin an Email, Plus the #1 Way You *Don’t* Want To Start Your Message

While sitting behind a screen and composing an email, the allure of skipping pleasantries and diving straight into the core message can be strong. Yet, professionals in the field emphasize that the initial phrases of an email resemble a delectable appetizer, establishing the context for the main content that follows. According to Reena B. Patel,

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This former CEO cut her 70-hour workweek down to 30 with 3 productivity hacks—start with ‘tossing your to-do list’

During her early thirties, Tanya Dalton was in the midst of establishing her first company while juggling 12 to 14-hour workdays and the responsibility of raising her two young children. Amidst the familiar struggle of attempting to manage her busy life through extensive to-do lists and a packed calendar, Dalton had a realization – something

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Mark Cuban says this is the No. 1 biggest time waster: ‘It kills so much time’

According to Mark Cuban, that meeting could have easily been handled through an email. The billionaire investor, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, well-known personality on “Shark Tank,” author, and father of three, values his time immensely. He firmly believes that meetings are the primary work habit that hampers people’s productivity and devours their time. During

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