I have a daughter who’s 7, and last week, we enrolled her in ice skating lessons. Her response? “I don’t want to go.” “Why?” “I don’t know how.” Keep in mind, she’s already had roller skating lessons–and LOVES roller skating. She even went ice skating with her Girl Scout troop last year, and liked it. […]
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Mistake #1 can destroy your business “I’m going to quit my job and start a business!” I hear it with so much enthusiasm–and being an entrepreneur, I REALLY want to encourage that optimism. But the problem is that quitting your job to start a business will almost always ensure failure. Why? Well, unless you’ve already […]
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Whew! It’s finally here! The Start-Up Blueprint is available! If you already know you want the “Start-Up Blueprint: From Zero To Launch”, click the button below. Otherwise, keep reading to learn more. I’m really excited about this, because this is the blueprint I wish I had when I started out, which covers practical, hands-on tactics […]
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You’ve started your business, and maybe have been open for months–or years–but things are slow. You get a bit of consulting work every now and then, but can’t seem to get things off the ground. Maybe you’ve even wondered whether you should throw in the towel and just go back to a day job. Like […]
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There are 2 people living in your head, always watching out for trouble: Fear and Rationalization. Before you discount them, keep in mind that they can be very persuasive. Both Fear and Rationalization come from your lizard brain. Before I talk more about Fear and Rationalization, I need to tell you a bit about your lizard […]
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Feeling stuck? I’ve talked to lots of consultants and freelancers, and whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been in business for a while, at some point, you’ll feel stuck. Maybe you haven’t yet started your business, and are overwhelmed, worried of failing, or doubt you can succeed. Maybe you’re already in business, but want […]
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In January 2007 , I lost my job at a software company where I’d worked for nearly 8 years. Shortly thereafter, I was fortunate to find a job at a non-profit, though earning less, and without health or retirement benefits. During the summer of 2008, my non-profit job dwindled to half-time, then ended completely by […]
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Many years ago, an old friend and I got took a trip and got lost. Not lost like “I wish we could find a decent place to eat in this neighborhood”, but really lost. We were traveling through South Dakota on our way to Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks, and had set up camp in […]
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Even though you may be working your tail off, you could still be losing money. I’ve seen lots of consultants fall into this trap, and it can put a serious squeeze on your business and personal cash flow–and we all know that too little cash can cause a lot of stress. To start and run […]
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University of South Florida offensive lineman Danous Estenor had just stopped for a bite to eat at a campus restaurant when he heard screaming outside. He ran to the scene to find a towtruck driver pinned under a Cadillac. Three other people were trying in vain to lift the car. Estenor tried too, but couldn’t […]
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