Let me share a story that highlights the difference between guessing your way to success and leveraging proven systems. I recently rewrote an employee ad for a client, and after several iterations, it finally clicked. The result? They had to ask me to shut it off because it worked too well. When you find what […]
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If you own a company or manage people, your role is clear—you are supposed to lead, guide, and direct. Not in the minutiae of “use your left thumb to press this button,” but in ensuring that quotas are met, projects are completed on time and within budget, and that the overall vision of the business
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Have you ever seen a 1-year-old give up on walking because it’s too hard? Of course not. They see others walking, recognize it as the standard, and persist until they master it. They don’t revert to crawling; they keep moving forward, never looking back. When did you stop embracing that lesson? The lesson that perseverance
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In the journey of growth, there’s one undeniable truth: you cannot achieve extraordinary results without taking extraordinary action. The pace at which you improve in any area directly correlates to the actions you take and the lessons you learn from those actions. Without action, progress remains a distant dream. But let’s delve deeper—true learning doesn’t
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Alright, let’s get brutally honest. I often come across individuals working with industry-specific coaches who are all about vision and grand plans. But when I ask how they’re planning to make more money quickly, I get nothing but blank stares. “We’re focusing on vision and things like that.” Come on. Vision isn’t going to buy
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Communication isn’t as straightforward as it seems. There are three core levels: Parent, Child, and Adult. Let’s break it down: When you communicate from a Parent or Child perspective, you force your listeners into the opposite role. In a business context, if you speak from a Parent perspective, you’re pushing your employees into a Child
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Let’s tackle another excuse that keeps you shackled in your comfort zone: free time. Ever heard yourself say, “I’ll have to give up TV” or whatever else you enjoy? Sure, that might be part of it. But here’s the kicker: successful business owners actually enjoy more free time than you do, especially if you’re constantly
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Let’s delve deeper into this concept of a comfort zone. Reflect on your life for a moment. Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I wish I could be like that person” or “They make everything seem so effortless”? Well, there are two crucial truths you need to embrace: First, you’re rarely seeing the full picture
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There is a significant body of research on how individuals’ aversion to risk contrasts with their pursuit of gain. This research indicates that people are between 150% to 200% more afraid of losing something than they are attracted to the potential for gain. Let’s extend this concept further. The fear of stepping out of what
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Running a business of any size necessitates having a defined “way” of doing things. Without it, your operations can quickly devolve into chaos. Imagine using the same terminology for both your offense and defense and expecting them to perform flawlessly – one side would undoubtedly falter. Similarly, instructing one team to celebrate Christmas and another
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