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You already have the advantage

“In what way?,” you might be wondering right now.
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What can watches teaches us about marketing

In his remarkable book about the role of design, Watches Tell More than Time, the designer Del Coates explains that “it is impossible, continue reading

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What is the value of a candle?

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They say that it is almost impossible to attempt to date the origin of candles. Apparently the continue reading

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How hard is it to do just one thing right?

Remember Curly from the movie City Slickers? (Played by the late, great Jack Palance.)

Curly: Do you know what the secret of life is? [points index finger skyward] This.

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Do you avoid the obvious?

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A lesson about humility, patience & elegance

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Why are Gladwell & Godin progress leaders?

Why do I encourage every entrepreneur I come in contact with to read at least one book by authors Malcolm Gladwell or Seth Godin? Because chances are, continue reading

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What is an entrepreneur?

I was asked the above question a few days ago. My short answer was:
A person who’s turning ideas into commercial assets & encouraging others to do the same.

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A short story about six frogs on a log

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How do you wear your music?

A gift that rocks.
I came across the above headline recently while reading one of my favourite magazines.
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