A few weeks ago, someone asked me if they should give up on a particular strategy. My response was simple: What made you think it was time to give up? Their answer? They weren’t sure they could get it exactly right on the first try. Here’s the reality. Rarely, if ever, does anyone get it
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There was a day I found myself thinking about the contrast between being happy and unhappy, which led me to reflect on the value—or lack thereof—of stress. Now, I’m not someone who believes that we can simply say, “I choose not to feel stress,” and magically make it disappear. But, I do think there’s merit
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It’s no secret that when all the pieces of a business are put together correctly, everything works smoothly. Think about it — you can see the evidence all around you. Businesses are operating every single day, whether they’re big or small. Of course, some businesses are in better shape than others, but here’s the thing
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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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After a period of perturbation, you often feel a newfound sense of freedom. This feeling, though temporary, can be incredibly empowering. You may soon encounter your next limiting belief, restarting the cycle of perturbation. However, in the interim, you’ll likely experience rapid growth and find tasks that once seemed daunting become manageable and even enjoyable.
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“The people most likely to sign up for coaching or additional learning are the folks who are already good at their craft.” — Seth Godin At ActionCOACH, we uphold a fundamental belief: the only true failure is the failure to participate. This mindset is captured in one of our core principles: “Give 100% and you’ll
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I’ve come to understand that businesses, much like individuals, develop distinct identities as they grow and evolve. This realization is akin to witnessing a child entering their teenage years – a period marked by a desire to stretch wings and forge an independent path. As your business reaches this stage, it begins to seek its
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I’ve often emphasized that both selling and buying are driven by emotions—80% to be precise. However, running a business is a different ball game entirely; it’s driven by logic, 100%. This fundamental difference between the two skill sets explains why many business owners struggle to juggle both roles of CEO and Sales Manager effectively. It’s
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In business, it’s easy to survive in the middle of the pack with just average effort. Many companies aim to meet “industry averages” in growth, profitability, and other key metrics. But this approach misses a crucial point. Averages encompass the performance of all companies in an industry, including those that are failing or struggling. They
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