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When you look at the game of how the markets work up close, the self-interest at hand is self-evident. Those that want to create indulge in the process and hard work (which is naturally play) to bring something novel into the world. Yet there are many that can't
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Ever felt violated? I'm sure you have if you have done business for a while and you have some worth and value, you have attracted takers. Sure, they can recognize that you can change their lives in some ways. It's why they're around in
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One of the purest pleasures I have as a dad is watching my pre-teen kids experience something new. Whether it's a new sport or jumping into a new fad going around their friend circles, they have that child-like purity in discovery. Watching them figure out how a game
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I often have the outsider's perspective to someone's business or life. And it's easy to have ideas about what could work to improve revenue, productivity and efficiency. But simply putting them forth is not as effective as being a bit more deliberate about presenting
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I like big ideas. But the problem with a lot of big ideas is to hone in on the numbers and the reality. So, if you had a choice of: A. Working with 10 people for $1,000 B. Getting 100 people to pay $100 C. Winning 1,000 people
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Most people in business fill the demand side that already exists. We know we want medical checkups, maid services and cable TV. They are packaged to meet the demand and the competition gets fierce quickly as a result. And then it's a race to the bottom. Pricing drops
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Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius…and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction. ~ E.F. Schumacher You may have been in those meetings as well. You know the ones where insanity seems to be
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"Everyone has an idea. But it's really about executing the idea and attracting other people to help you work on the idea." ~ Jack Dorsey You can't own an idea. But you can own the execution of an idea. I might have a new way
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"Money Loves Speed." ~ Joe Vitale When it comes to deal making, time is of the essence. This is especially true in our connected economy. People are extremely busy and inattentive. Thus, it's hard to depend on someone caring as much as you do to move towards
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Initiative comes with a lot of risk. If something doesn't work, then there's always the shadow of failure. But initiative is also a powerful differentiator. Most people are standing around waiting for something to happen. And if you are able to start something, then you can
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I'm sipping coffee this morning working and enjoying the view slopeside at Steamboat Springs. I have seen a lot of beginners from my suite taking some hard falls as they are learning how to turn and maneuver on their snowboards. I cringe when I see the hard ones.
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I don't think opportunities are hard to come by. In fact, every time I talk with someone, I realize, from past history, there are likely a dozen ways to do a deal or project together. The question is whether I can tune in from my own background and