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Hope you had a great, inspired week. In my travels around the web, I found 4 pretty cool finds! Check them out below:

Have you ever thought about striking out on your own, perhaps turning a hobby into a paying gig? If you’ve already got a full-time job, you might think that having your own business is totally unrealistic: you’ve got bills to pay, and you can’t just quit and hope it all works out. There are plenty of good reasons to try going into business, though, and if you’ve got an hour or two to spare in the evenings, plus a few hours at weekends, you could definitely give entrepreneurship a go.

When you take your time to explore your field, you too can find a unique possibility to make a fortune doing what you love. Exactly like the scientists who couldn’t believe in the existence of spider monkeys in the Colombian park, but with further exploration they could find the near-extinct species. That’s why my answer to the “How Do I Get Started?” question always comes in one word, “EXPLORE!”

It's thinking. Believe it or not, your brain uses lots of energy when you're thinking. I don't mean the kind of thinking you do when you are focused on what you are doing, and thinking about the best way to go about it. Of course that takes mental energy, but I'm talking about the endless internal dialogue that's always running in the back of your mind as you go about your day.

The real, and often misunderstood, job of a leader is simply this - to put people in a position to thrive. When people thrive - when they have a clear sense of purpose and are successful - they are using all their energy, achieving more and contributing fully. So how does a leader do this? Here are ten behaviors of outstanding leaders. See how you measure up.

I said to myself towards the end of 2011 that apart from being true to myself and who I am, I would like to increase my self-awareness. But wait a minute, what exactly is self-awareness? How can I blog about self-awareness without even knowing how to define it or what this concept encompasses.

Developing self confidence is one of the most important things you can do to create a more powerful, successful life. It impacts all facets of our lives, from relationships to career. Those who are truly invested in creating a better world for themselves understand, that like most things, the journey is long. Knowing that, however, can make it very daunting.

Since I read so much great content all week it's almost impossible to share the highlights in a meaningful way. I thought I'd try out this new column, called 'Sunday Best' - sharing some of the cool stuff you may not have had the chance to catch up on.