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2. Stop settling for what the world offers.
You need to be your own best advocate. If there's no raise this year, meet with your boss to determine grounds for a raise next year. If you're self-employed and haven't increased your rates in years, I have to ask, why are you putting yourself on sale? I say it's fear. Recognize that this fear is keeping you from having more in your life.
Published 05/11/2015
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