Q: Pursue opportunities to lead using your skills. Being a leader creates value in the skills you've developed and authority in your knowledge and experience. If people look up to you as a leader, they may expect you to be an expert, to make decisions, and to handle difficult situations. Having these roles can help you approach things in different ways and consider things in a new perspective. If you have an idea, don't wait for someone else to step up, go do it! Offer to oversee volunteer opportunities or organize a toy drive for children. You can step up at work and take on additional responsibilities or create new programs. Mentoring someone else who shares your interests is a great way to approach your interests in a new way. You now have a role as a teacher and guide, which means you have opportunities to creatively approach learning in new ways. Knowing that others are watching you or looking up to you can push you to do great work. Feeling competitive is both natural and healthy. Competition can also help us grow. Engage in some friendly competition with someone else who shares your skills. Compete to sell the most paintings in a month or create the most original designs. Find a business competitor and ask if there's interest for a short-term competition. It's easy to forget all the overwhelming positive feedback when you receive one negative comment. Keep in mind your passion for using your skills, and keep trying. Approach criticism as constructive, listen to what is said, don't be defensive, and realize that failure always accompanies risk. Realize that sometimes people are just mean. Take negative feedback with a grain of salt, see what can be improved, and move on. This can be a great way to network and to keep up-to-date in your field. Whether it's a professional organization or a hobby convention, joining with other people in a formal setting can help you improve your skills or keep them sharp. Attend workshops or lectures provided by the organization. Immerse yourself with the culture. You may experience temporary lulls in productivity, or feel like your work has become stagnant. Don't give up. Find creative ways to approach your difficulties, then keep going. Do it, master it, then improve it.
A: Engage in leadership. Be a mentor. Engage in some friendly competition. Balance criticism. Join an organization. Be persistent.

Article: Combine the leaves from your small bunch of mint with your equal parts of water and sugar in a small saucepan. Heat on medium, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves completely. This could take anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes. Let the syrup sit in your refrigerator for about an hour, or until it feels cool. If you want to cool the syrup down faster, place it in the freezer for 20 minutes. Before chilling the syrup, make sure that you transfer it into a heatproof bowl. If you use a plastic bowl, the heat from the syrup could cause the plastic to start melting. Once the syrup feels cool, pour it through a strainer or small colander. Collect the syrup in a bowl beneath the strainer and filter out the leaves. You only need 2 Tbsp (30 ml) of this syrup for your shamrock shake. The rest can be saved in a sealed container for another dish, though. Discard the mint leaves you strained out. Add the ingredients to an electric blender and whip together on a high speed for 15 to 30 seconds, or until thoroughly combined. Taste the shake before serving it. If the mint flavor is not strong enough, you can add more mint syrup or more mint extract. If the alcohol taste is not strong enough, you can add a bit more whiskey. Be aware, though, that adding more liquid will cause your shake to thin out. Pour the shamrock shake into one or two serving glasses. Decorate each one with a generous helping of whipped cream topping and a bright red maraschino cherry.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Heat the mint leaves and sugar in water. Chill the mint syrup. Strain out the mint leaves. Combine 2 Tbsp (30 ml) mint syrup with the ice cream, milk, whiskey, mint extract, and food coloring. Garnish with whipped cream and a cherry, if desired.

Problem: Article: Look for river rocks, which tend to be smooth and flat. You can also purchase soapstones, which retain heat well. Try to find them from specialty stores, or online through eBay or Amazon.
Summary: Find smooth, flat rocks.

Q: A skirt is a great choice for any occasion, whether it's a dinner, work meeting, or small get-together. A mid- or full-length skirt looks best with mules. Choose flat mules or mules with a heel to complement your skirt. If you want to wear a shorter skirt, opt for flat mules they'll provide more support and will balance out your outfit. If you're going into the office or just want to look professional, create a great outfit with slacks or a suit. Low heel mules are a great option when wearing slacks they look professional while also giving your outfit some flare. Add a blouse or blazer to complete the look. Jeans go with almost any type of mule, from mules with a heel to sneaker mules. Make sure the jeans are cropped mules tend to cover up most of your feet, so balance this out by showing a bit of leg. Wearing cropped pants will also make it easier to show off your mules of choice. Make sure your jeans aren't too skinny. Mules are a chunkier shoe and will look a little off if you're not wearing more loose-fitting pants. If you're wearing wide-leg pants, choose mules with a larger heel. An a-line or shift dress will look great with flat, low heel, or regular heel mules. These dresses are easy to dress up or down depending on the occasion. For a casual day out, choose flat or low heel mules. If you want a dressier look with your dress, wear wedge mules or mules with a larger heel. If you plan on wearing statement mules with your dress, choose a dress that's a solid color and complements the pattern or color of your shoes. Try to stay away from tight-fitting dresses when wearing mules, as they don't complement each other. Mules and a jumpsuit are one of the easiest style options just throw on the jumpsuit and slip on your mules, and you're ready to go. Flat and low heel mules will create a more casual look, while wearing statement or regular heel mules will take your outfit to the next level.
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Wear your mules with a mid- or full-length skirt for a versatile look. Pair your mules with slacks for a business look. Wear cropped jeans to show off your favorite type of mules. Choose an a-line or shift dress for a dressed-up or dressed-down look. Opt to wear a jumpsuit for a comfortable and easy outfit.