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When it comes to being informed from Old French and Latin verbs? Sometimes “bending back” is also
of the economy, what does that What is interesting to note is the quite painful.
mean? For some it may require literal translation is “bending Reflection is an attitude (habit
returning to the strategic thinking back”. What this means for me, of thought per Zig Ziglar) that I
plan and revising goals or taking taking reflective actions is not easy practice on a daily basis. Through
action steps to reprioritizing critical because “bending back” is not easy. reflection, I continue to hone
goal categories. Additionally,
one’s mission statement for 2024
may require updating or even
complete rewrite based on WAY
SMART goals.
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Did you know the word
reflection has 14th century roots
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