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Life is short indeed. I just had a birthday and have been thinking about the people I have come to know over the years. It's been a mixed bag. There's been some heartaches and there have been some very special relationships. I have found that rolling
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I think that clarity is costing more these days. With all the complexity around us, I can see it is hard for people to put the pieces together. It is a bit of a paradox. We have more tools and technology at our disposal than ever before. However, it is
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People are pretty predictable. When we talk about someone, we can generalize about them because they act in a consistent way. Your coworker may always crack a joke in tense situations. Your parents will talk about the weather. While we like to feel original and unboxed, we are largely scripted.
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It's hard to work when you feel frustrated. If you have interpersonal issues with other people or discouragement from failures, then the emotions of entrepreneurship and business can thwart your best intentions of work. We live and die by our emotions to a large extent and it is
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"If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." ~ Red Adair "In every area of life there is a cheaper alternative but don't forget the bitterness of poor workmanship stays long after the
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There are different types of customers. Some truly do value high performance and can recognize value and are more than glad to exchange cash for services. There are some customers that want everything above board and explicit on every deal. They exchange cash for services in more of a regimented
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When you take a risk, there is not only yourself that you have to deal with. There are also the crowds and their largely unsubstantiated opinions. If you listen too carelessly, your internal rudder can get misdirected and your substance can become diluted. There are indeed opinions that do count.
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Yes, there is always more that is able to be done in the world of professional services. If I show you what is under the cover and you can see more, then there are many things that can help you grow your business or become more productive in your work.
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Have you ever noticed the people that are clear about what they are doing and where they are headed? While most people walk around with a vague idea of what they want, highly focused people make progress towards specific goals. Their clarity stands out in a sea of ambiguity and
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There is a difference between exploring knowledge together and debating a point only to reassure someone who is not sure about what they believe or know. In our knowledge economy, what you know has a bearing on what you are able to do to make money, be successful and bring
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You may have had experiences working with service providers who are highly technical. They can get a functional job completed efficiently. If you need your computer set up or your taxes completed, then a technician will do the job adequately. They are great for specific, turnkey jobs that are repeatable
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Here is what a deal looks like for many of the people you work with. They often angle to get these parameters: You pay the cost They get all the reward Such a deal is a fool's game but it is played all the time for eager pleasers