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7 Steps to Becoming a Happier Influencer

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In recent studies, 50% of influencers admitted to feeling addicted to their smartphones, and over 70% admitted to often feeling distracted because of them. Like sea turtles nesting on the ocean shore, we are drawn to the bright lights of our mobile device screens, becoming disoriented as they cause us to lose focus and attention.

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John Wu of Gryphon Connect: “Make sure you are solving a real problem”

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Make sure you are solving a real problem. Do you have the background to create the solution? Do you have the right people around you that can help you achieve that goal? Do you have the financial resources or can seek out those resources? Are you willing to accept that things will not go according to plan? We landed in New Jersey.

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Rising Star Rebecca Stern: “Why it pays to always be empathetic”

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I’ve always been an avid reader and I get addicted to stories and series, so finding a way to tell stories my own way made me very happy. Always be empathetic. It’s really unlikely someone who made a mistake did it to ruin your day or your project. It’s always best to respond with kindest in hard situations than anger.

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Lillee Jean: “Surround yourself with people who will nurture and live your dream with you”

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Be ready for anything because what you envision as something bad coming your way, probably is not one-tenth of what is going to come your way. Success is not ever easy. Don’t sweat the small stuff, because there is going to be a lot of big stuff that is going to drive you over the edge at times. Your career? Ok thank you for that.

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Kyle Edward Couch: “My biggest tip is to pace yourself”

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He went on to direct Thirteen One (2018) a documentary chronicling the ups and downs of recovering from heroin addiction while also training for a half-marathon. He went on to direct Thirteen One (2018) a documentary chronicling the ups and downs of recovering from heroin addiction while also training for a half-marathon.

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Suteja On The Five Things You Can Do To Become More Resilient During Turbulent Times

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Focus on something you are passionate about. This can be something you want to change or improve. You might be passionate about getting rid of something that no longer serves you or adding something that’s missing from your life. Track your progress and celebrate your successes. Times are not easy now. Thank you so much for joining us!

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Rising Star Filmmaker Brando Benetton: ?I truly value time; It?s better to have and not need, than need and not have?

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This is a simple one, but I truly value time. So when people ask me why I carry around a book or a laptop even when I don’t intend on using them, I tell them that “It’s better to have and not need, than need and not have.” In April 2015, he was listed by Variety magazine as one of “110 Students to Watch.”. Thank you for having me!