A Confession of Sorts–or–There’s More Than One Way to Grow Your Business
Will you allow me to share something a little uncomfortable with you for a bit? When I file my 2012 taxes this year, my personal income will be considerably lower than in 2011. No, I didn’t cash in on some big business expense that allows me to claim less income. No, I didn’t shelter any [...]
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Hustling is Not the Answer to the Question of Growth
Business not as hot as you’d like? Repeat this simple mantra, “hustle.” That seems to be the answer you’re most likely to find for all your woes. Write more, create more, network more, pitch more. Hustle. Really? Hmm… I don’t have an across-the-board problem with hustling. My problem with it is that it can easily [...]
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What if slow & steady doesn’t win the race?
Am I good enough? Do I have what it takes? Do I really measure up? When it’s time to level-up in business (or life), those are the first questions that get asked. When you see yourself sitting next to Oprah, lights-camera-ACTION, ready to deliver your message, you say, “some day.” When you imagine your product [...]
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No more excuses: claim your work.
When I decided to never return to my job at a now bankrupt bookstore chain, I did so because I never wanted to settle for using any less than my full potential. When I decided to quit courting advertisers, give up on web design, and stop playing the business-as-usual game, I did so because I [...]
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What would business look like if….?
We want more out of business. We want more out of the way we consume. The easy path to getting that “more” seems to be adding. Add a bit of “one-on-one,” add a pinch of “organic,” add a dose of “artisan,” add a dash of “local.” We layer more & more of the good stuff [...]
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