“When you know better, do better.” – Maya Angelou Intriguing advice, isn’t it? It resonates profoundly, not just for personal growth but for the entire world. In the realm of business, the common choice to remain stagnant is often cloaked in the guise of “I Know.” “I know everything I need to know, why bother […]
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Introduction If failure is the teacher we never wanted but always needed, then understanding how businesses go wrong is instrumental. This article aims to delineate the pitfalls entrepreneurs often find themselves in, especially in a unique and evolving market like Guyana. 1. Ignore Market Research Operate on gut feeling alone. Neglecting market research is a
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Our recent session with our mind mentor led us to ponder who we’ll become by Christmas this year, what thoughts and self-perceptions will dominate our minds. Amidst this contemplation, a profound realization struck me. I will become precisely who I choose to be. This isn’t arrogance; it’s a fundamental truth. Over the next four months,
Let me share a powerful truth about business – the fastest route to failure is obsessing over price. Too many entrepreneurs fall into this trap, listening only to those who complain that their products or services are too expensive. They spend countless hours trying to lower prices, sacrificing their profit margins in the process. But
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In Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich, he refers to this primary objective as your “definiteness of purpose” and emphasizes that without such focus, achieving riches will remain elusive. However, I believe there’s another essential aspect to consider—the way you approach life itself. Yesterday, I discussed a few books and mentioned your “main” book, which
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Consider this valuable shortcut that may have eluded your consideration. Every book carries not just a shortcut but also a subtle secondary message that you might miss in the initial read. For instance, books on “focus” like The One Thing, The Gap and The Gain, or The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People all center
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You know what’s always staring you in the face? Evidence. Life is like a mirror, my friends. Not sometimes, but always. So, when you see the results you’re getting, should you consider changing what you’re doing? Absolutely. But here’s the key: Change enough, and no more. Most of the time, it means focusing, testing, measuring,
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Today, let’s tackle the first two rungs of the entrepreneur ladder together. The employee rung will likely be your initial exposure to the world of business. Whether you find yourself in a fast-food restaurant, working as a farm laborer, or assisting in an insurance office, this introduction to business is truly magical. That is, if
Are you truly committed to becoming a “professional” business owner or simply treading water and surviving? Are you actively embracing the tools of leadership and strategic hiring to assemble a winning team that propels your business forward, or just making do with what you know? The game of business offers various levels of engagement. It’s
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Your fears, your competition, your successes, your goals, your dreams, your relationships – they all exist within you. If you can overcome your inner demons, there will be no external competition. Choosing abundance in your mind will eradicate any sense of lack. Fear is merely a label you attach to something that happens within you.
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