One of the biggest problems in business isn’t failure. It’s failing too slowly. The biggest failure of all is never failing at all. If you never fail, you are playing it too safe. You are taking zero risk. A culture with a fear of...
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Hiker Jennifer Pharr Davis Achieves the “Impossible”
Breaking Records Regular readers of this blog know that I love to study how and why people are able to overcome obstacles and achieve success. I recently had the opportunity to meet Jennifer Pharr Davis, who is the record holder for...
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The Power of a Handwritten Note
What do you get for someone who has everything? You may naturally think that as the CEO of a book company that I am going to suggest giving a book. Well, that’s always a great idea, but I have found something that I think is even better,...
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Shifting Gears: Ann Patchett from Writing to Selling
Avid readers know the name Ann Patchett. Her work—from Bel Canto to State of Wonder as well as many other books—has won numerous accolades and awards, and she regularly tops the New York Times bestseller list. When Nashville recently...
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OPE: No Greater Leverage
If you study financial success books on investments, you will likely come across the terminology “OPM.” It stands for other people’s money. The idea is to start with nothing, but use other people’s money to become fabulously wealthy. ...
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Audience: Know Thy Speaker! 7 Tips for the Audience
As a frequent keynote speaker and lifelong student of communication, I often hear the advice, “Know your audience.” It’s a speaker’s starting point. You need to know who you are talking to, why they are attending, and what their goals...
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