Is Intelligence Enough to Get Ahead and Stay Successful?

We know it takes more than intelligence alone to be a good leader and get ahead. Just what are those key qualities that allow you to rise above the sea of people with identical academic backgrounds and excel? One skill that will make a dramatic difference in your business (and develop more respect from colleagues)…

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Movies Every Entrepreneur Should Watch

The path to becoming a million-dollar entrepreneur is filled with hurdles, obstacles, and other companies who don’t want to see you succeed. As a hard-working entrepreneur, you know you have to keep moving forward even when things get tough. But sometimes you need a little inspiration, and a great source for entrepreneurial inspiration is watching…

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7 Inspiring Books You Must Read

She told me to turn off the light. It was 8pm and it was time to sleep according to the adult’s house rules. These were non-negotiable. My desire and passion for reading that I had discovered after mastering “the cat sat on the mat” sentence at the age of five, made this a cruel and…

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How to Develop a Mindset for Success: Part 2

While trying to succeed in marketing or growing your business, it is essential to develop the right mindset. In the first part of this article, we explained how believing in yourself, cultivating patience, and learning to accept failure and criticism can help you foster the right attitude. Read on for the final important tips. Never…

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Dear Young Entrepreneurs: They’re Lying to You

All over the web, on Q&A sites, blog posts, and so on, in panels and conferences, and in the occasional book, know-it-all alleged experts are lying to young entrepreneurs about the value of education. They sprout clichés that are unrealistic, impractical, and that when taken to an extreme, are even tragic. Lie: A startup is better than…

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Lessons from a Middle-Aged Entrepreneur

What is your biggest regret in life? When you ask our seniors this question, you often get a surprising answer. Karl Pillemer, Ph.D., is the keeper of The Legacy Project at Cornell University. When Dr. Pillemer asked 1,200+ elders this question, they often answered, “I wish I hadn’t spent so much of my life worrying.” They lamented…

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Build Your Business by Accentuating Your Positives

Most of the entrepreneurs I know realize they have some bad habits, like maybe procrastination or not listening well, so they focus on dropping these. New studies indicate that a more productive approach would be adopting new good habits and behaviors that clearly move your business forward, like good time management and implementing customer recommendations.…

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Critical Selling Skills That Distinguish Top Performers

Last week, Tim Ohai and I were talking about the future of selling. We got onto a discussion of the critical skills needed for high performers. I’ve continued to think about this over the past few days. I’ve narrowed things down to the top 3 skills critical for top performers. I’d like your take on it,…

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3 Essential Lessons from Successful Entrepreneurs

Becoming an entrepreneur is what many people dream of, but most are scared to take that leap of faith. Here are tips from successful entrepreneurs on how they have helped their businesses thrive and how you can become the next-best entrepreneur. The Importance of Self-Branding Named “Boston’s Hottest Startup,” Jebbit, a venture-backed marketing technology company,…

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Why This Successful Hall-of-Famer Embraces Failure

Personally, I’ve never enjoyed failure. I don’t think many people do. However, there is a big difference between not enjoying failure…and learning from failure. And, that’s the major lesson in Hall of Fame Quarterback—now longtime superstar entrepreneur—Fran Tarkenton’s terrific new book, The POWER of FAILURE: Succeeding in The Age of Innovation. Fran has had more victories, both in sports…

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