Getting Unstuck - The Power of Purpose

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When you are up against a large task or project, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the details and the magnitude of what is before you. In a state of overwhelm, the focus goes from the joy of getting something done to the aggravation of having something undone.

Quickfire: Purpose in Business, Part 2

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What do you believe is the most fundamental purpose of creating a business? We asked this question again this week — of a larger audience — and we think you’ll be interested in their responses…

How Making Mistakes Leads You to Your True Purpose

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Here in the online business space, it’s well known that you can start a new business with nothing more than an idea, a website, and something for sale — and many of us got our feet wet with that exact business model. As a newbie in business four and a half years ago, I tried a lot of things that taught me many valuable lessons.

The Neurology of Motivation

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In its simplest form, motivation is a choice between two outcomes. In your brain, you balance the short and long-term costs and rewards of various options, and make a decision. And oftentimes short-term interests win out over long-term interests…