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Productive Pain
I’ve realized that most entrepreneurial endeavors fail because the people behind them think the process will be easy. They believe their business or project will magically happen because they’re educated, well-funded, or exceptionally good at something. Success doesn’t work that way. Real, lasting success is spelled P-A-I-N. The process of being successful at anything is…
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Leadership in the Digital Age
The digital age has brought about significant changes in the way we live, work, and interact with each other. With the rise of technology, businesses and organizations have had to adapt to stay competitive and relevant. As a result, leadership in the digital age has become increasingly important. In this blog, we will explore what…
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If You’re Lazy You’re Going To Fail
Business requires a certain level of discipline and determination to succeed. However, some businesspeople often adopt a lazy attitude, thinking they can take shortcuts and succeed. Unfortunately, this approach rarely leads to success, and lazy businesspeople often fail. In this blog, we will explore why lazy businesspeople fail and what they can do to avoid…
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I Love A Good Crisis
After the last few years we’ve all been through, I can’t wait for another crisis. Bring it on. I hope I’m thrown right in the middle of another great big honkin’ crisis. Now, before you send in men with white coats to haul me away, please allow me to explain myself. History has proven that…
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A Good Education
It’s been a while since I went off on a good rant, so here goes. And it’s on a familiar subject. I have a new business coaching client who is failing in their business. We were talking about the issues involved with his struggles when I had what the great Yogi Berra called “Deja vu…
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Why a Business Degree Means Nothing If You Don’t Work Hard
So, you’ve got a shiny business degree hanging on your wall, ready to conquer the corporate world, right? Well, hold your horses! While a business degree can certainly provide you with a solid foundation of knowledge, it means absolutely nothing if you don’t back it up with hard work and dedication. In this light-hearted blog,…
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What’s Next?
I am a big dreamer. I always have been. However, our world has far exceeded even my dreams. It wasn’t that long ago, actually less than ten years ago, that I saved my money to buy technology and other “stuff” I thought I needed. I bought GPS systems; a digital watch; digital voice recorders, a…
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Tips on Wasting Time
I’m always talking about prioritizing time and the importance of not wasting time. However, I want to shift gears a bit and say, Hello there, fellow procrastinators! Today, we’re going to talk about the art of wasting time. Now, I know some of you might be thinking, “But Coach Dan, wasting time is bad; you…
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Learning How Not To Fail
Failing is easy. Success is hard. Most of the time, failing is simply the result of not trying hard enough. Other times you can try hard and still fail. The key is honing your skill of learning how not to fail. Frequent failing can mean you’re just lazy and not committed to the effort required…
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Innovation Has No Boundaries
I would instead drink a large glass of soured milk than spend another hour listening to a businessperson making excuses for their lack of growth in the last couple of years. Some will claim that it was Covid-19, while others blame the elections. Some will blame rising interest rates or new competition. Sometimes they’ll throw…
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