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Unlocking Greatness: Fight Mediocrity With Mary Rector
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Unlocking Greatness: Fight Mediocrity With Mary Rector

Experience life-changing advice from BTC’s Founder and Creative Director Mary Rector (@marybehindthechair). Learn how to achieve greatness from Mary’s 24 years of building behindthechair.com, including the misfortunes and mistakes that catapulted her success. Coming from humble beginnings in a small Illinois town, Mary will take you through her childhood struggles to BTC’s legacy today while teaching you tips to avoid burnout, ways to be present and be your best self every single day.

You Will Learn

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How to embrace discomfort to catapult personal growth 

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Ways to fight mediocrity in a world that encourages it 

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Acceptance tips and concrete steps to propel yourself forward

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Ways to identify the friends and coworkers that will bring you up or pull you down

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How to give yourself permission to believe in your dreams and make them a reality

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Methods to relieve parental guilt for investing in your career

Chapters

00:00

Introduction & Personal Background

02:53

Career Growth & the Importance of Hard Work

07:50

Early Career Advice & Sacrifice

14:13

Doing Everything With Excellence

17:18

Managing Early Success

23:19

Dealing With Negativity & Maintaining Focus

34:13

Parenting Advice

36:09

Building & Leading a Winning Team

43:52

Current Business Climate & Opportunities

45:12

Personal Reflections & Conclusion

Course Highlights

Your Biggest Superpowers Are Your Sacrifices & Struggles

New Stylists: The Power of a Mentor

The Best Time to Take a Chance Is NOW

What It Takes to Live Your Best Life

Course Reviews

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Elastic H.

February 10, 2025

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