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10 Favors You Can Do for Yourself Every Day

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In my article on ideas for shaking up 2013, I mentioned the dependence we have on habit. This is a great way to learn more, focus on gratitude and stay centered. A mentor once told me to spend 30 minutes every day staying in touch with my network and business friends. The supplier doesn’t like the new product you designed.

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7 Questions to Answer Before Starting a New Business

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It’s great entertainment, but it’s also a learning opportunity to see if these entrepreneurs have matched their dreams with a plan that makes others want to invest in their new business. Why does the marketplace need your product or service? Know why your new product or service will meet a need in the market.

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Where Passion Meets Purpose: How to Find a Job You Love

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Through his research, Stanglein learned entering that field usually meant obtaining a master of education degree in college administration—a career path he had not yet considered. After talking to friends and mentors, I realized alumni relations or fundraising was a logical next step—I like people and building relationships!”

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James Dyson: The Ever-Tinkering Engineer

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Dyson experienced failure after failure , but he saw them as the failures of people and corporations that might have given him money or sold his product. I learned I would have to introduce the technology myself.” He believes the designers of breakthrough products should also market them. They couldn’t see the potential. “It

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How to Survive a Recession, According to a 91-Year-Old Business

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Drawing on his 40-plus years with Wall Drug, and lessons he learned from older generations, Hustead shares advice for other small-business owners who may be tested by the next economic downturn or another unforeseen crisis. Time and again, keeping the focus on profitability has been crucial to helping small businesses survive a recession.

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Product/Program Promotion: Problems & Profits - Launching Lessons Learned Interview Dr. Venus Opal Reese Live Event Launch

Stephanie LH Calahan

Anyone that has ever launched a program or product knows that the entire process is kind of like running a race. How you respond to that hurdle can make or break your race and your product launch. Introducing Product/Program Promotion: Problems and Profits -- Launching Lessons Learned.  Now you can!

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The Truth About Impostor Syndrome and How to Overcome It

Stephanie LH Calahan

You over-deliver every time you provide a product or service. You believe you should be able to learn something on the first try. You dislike the idea of having a coach/mentor because you can (and should) handle things on your own. One day soon, the jig would be up … ” — Lean In* , March 2013. Learn from Others.

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