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Never Fail Again: 3 Proven Steps to Guarantee Your Success
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Success isn't random. Creating a successful project is no different. A business (whether an individual writing novels, a corporation selling insurance, or a nonprofit doing charitable work) is nothing more than a series of projects. A successful business, therefore, is nothing more than a series of successful projects. Look at any successful company – Coke, […]
over the top
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On July 1st, 1916, in the early morning dusk, the whistle blew. Thousands of men emerged from the trench line and charged into No Man’s Land. The largest army the British had ever fielded began advancing across a poppy field in the hope of pushing the Germans out of their entrenched position and routing the […]
Fighting Future Failure
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You’ve made the decision; you’ve stepped into the arena. You’re fully aware of what this means – there will be pain, setback, and failure. But running blindly into battle isn’t the point. Any ‘go-getter’ can take an idea and run with it straight into oncoming traffic. No, the skilled fighter understands that while he will […]
into the arena
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Almost 2,000 years ago, in 52 AD, dozens of Roman captives assembled in front of the emperor Claudius. These captives were about to take part in a major gladiatorial event – a mock naval battle. The Roman captives gave a salute to the emperor before the “games” began: “Nos morituri te salutamus (We who are […]
the war
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Whether you recognize it or not, you’re at war. This is not a conventional war: The battle lines change every day. The warzone is rarely defined. Sometimes the enemy is very clearly in front of you, pummeling you with everything they've got; other times, the enemy is lurking in the shadows right beside you, waiting for a […]
the enemy
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"Finally!" Sarah smiles. She’s got it: the perfect idea. After an afternoon of brainstorming with her group, Sarah’s come up with dozens of brilliant ideas, but one in particular resonates with her. Something about the idea just makes sense; it has tons of money making potential (after crunching the numbers, it works, no question about […]
21 insights into the brain of a marketing genius
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This is the second post in the Seth Godin meetup series. You can find the first post here. Stay tuned and sign up for my free newsletter so you don't miss the next post in the series (hint: it's about designing a website that converts, telling a story that sells, and building a brand that people […]
burn the boat
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493 years ago, Cortez and an army of 600 soldiers landed on the shores of Central America and conquered an empire of over 5 million people. His first order upon landing: destroy the ships. Cortez knew if he kept the ships seaworthy, the men would believe they could escape if things went south. By destroying […]
14 Questions to Get Unstuck with Seth Godin
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Enjoy this post? Check out my book Notes From Seth Godin's Revolution Conference where I divulge everything I learned over the course of 2 Days with Seth Godin. Stuck? Maybe you're asking the wrong questions. The following are 14 essential questions you need to ask yourself if you're starting (or trying to finish) anything. These questions […]
when will you start?
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When will you start? That's really the question, isn't it? It's not a matter of what to do; if you’re reading this, deep down in your gut there is something calling you. Go do that. It’s not a matter of how to do it; want to know how to create a blog? It’s free online. […]