When you don’t make a decision you forfeit control. It’s weird. Many small business owners tell me that one of the main reasons they started their business was for control. They became an entrepreneur because they want control of their life. They were tired of answering to a boss. They want to do work that […]
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I’ve been in business since early 2003, and there are lots of things that I’ve been hesitant and even afraid about. Sometimes it’s because I think it will be too hard, too much work involved, or else I wasn’t confident in the outcome. Other times it might have been as simple as believing that I […]
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I almost let someone else’s opinion, someone I didn’t even know, derail my goal. This video will explain what happened. As human beings, we do whatever it takes to rationalize our behavior. I’m in Vegas for an event and, when I asked the desk clerk at my hotel for advice about where to run, he told […]
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I often connect two things that on the surface seem to have nothing to do with each other. Do you ever do that? Here’s something that occurred to me while I was out for a walk. Your business is like a dandelion. Let me explain. Dandelions were brought to the United States as a medicinal […]
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My friend called when I was out. My son answered the phone. I got the message when I got home late that evening. It was after ten, too late to call back. Based on my schedule that week, I knew it would be at least two days before I could call her back. Five days […]
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Check out some of the key takeaways we got masterminding. How can you apply these lessons to your business today? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
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Why did you start your business? I’m often told by the entrepreneurs I speak with that the reason they went into business was because they felt a need to get their message out to the world. They tell me how much they love the work they do and how important it is to them. They […]
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When I set out for my walk today, I had several very specific goals in mind. I wanted to walk for about an hour, cover about 4 miles, and get some inspiration along with fresh air. Based on my goals, I created a plan. I would drive to a large wooded “reservation” near my home. […]
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