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How to Thrive in Times of Change

How to Thrive in Times of Change, by Gary Douglas. Illustration of man climbing latter by Jason Wong
Illustration by Jason Wong

What if you could show up greater today than yesterday, and see problems as opportunities? Here are 4 tips to help you pivot and evolve, so you can.

Most of the world sees the COVID-19 pandemic as a crisis. For most people, the focus has primarily been on the turmoil. Loss of jobs. Concerns about money. Fear with health care. Amidst this widespread uncertainty about the future and when and how this will all come to an end, can you imagine what it would be like if you started looking at the gift in it all?

In times of change, you can either

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