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Are you too busy to be successful
Rejection is part of every entrepreneur’s life. The proposal that is not accepted, the call that is not returned, the blog does not instantly go viral, and the client who terminates a contract. But if you believe social media, stories in the press, and courses that offer instant income, you could feel that everyone else…
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Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.
Advice from Sahil Lavingia’s book The Minimalist Entrepreneur At this stage of our business cycle, you are profitable and growing organically. Maybe this is the end game for you, you are earning a nice living for you and your family. But many entrepreneurs want to continue to see their businesses grow. And to stand still…
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How to Bring Your Breakthrough Ideas to Life.
In 2003 the Indian environmental researcher Narayana Peesapaty spotted an alarming trend: Groundwater levels in the region of Hyderabad were falling precipitously. He examined rainfall records but found nothing to explain the drop. Looking deeper, he discovered that the culprit was a change in agricultural practices. Many area farmers had abandoned millet—a traditional crop increasingly…
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Start with a side gig, develop your breakthrough idea.
There is a saying that the best time to plant a shade tree was 20 years ago, the second best time is now. The best time to launch a consulting business is when you are still employed. And if you are not employed, then the second best time in now. I used the side gig…
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10 things you need to consider before you launch your second career.
It’s time to grab a notebook and pen or pencil and start jotting down the thoughts that are going through your mind about your new business venture. I do strongly suggest that you do physically write down your ideas rather than typing them on an electronic device. Research has shown that the act of writing…