When People Destroy What You’ve Built

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In everything that you do there are people whose sole purpose is to destroy. Even in the midst of suffering. Perhaps especially in the midst of suffering. So if you’re an entrepreneur launching an idea, prepare to see the kid who throws stones.

A cure for the “If this is such a great idea, why aren’t I doing it?” blues

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Have you ever had a great idea—or two—that you were eager to act on, but you couldn’t seem to get moving? There are two big — and curable — reasons this happens, and neither of them has anything to do with the quality of the idea itself…

6 Reality Checks for Building the Possible Dream

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It takes a dream to build a business. But turning your dream into reality? That takes reality testing. Here are six reality checks to keep you on track.

Is Your Battery Low? Business Vision and Creative Overhead

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Your business can be a clear and powerful expression of your big vision — if you invest in your own creative overhead.

Embracing Your Vision

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You have something inside of you that is waiting to be unleashed into the world. The very act of doing it will rock your world, and that of others as well. Maybe it isn’t a multimillion dollar theme park, or a screenplay, or an organization. But whatever it is will carry the unique essence of you – who you are – and the compilation of everything each of your individual experiences has prepared you for. And if you bring it forward with the intention of making the world a better place, you will.

It's 2012: Do You Know What Your Core Values Are?

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If you want to be in your own Sweet Spot and make the greatest possible impact with what matters to you, start by asking this question: what are your core values?

Harnessing the Power of Thought

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The sooner we realize and understand that through our thoughts we have a hand in creating the reality we experience, the more we harness our true power to work its magic in ways that bring us our hearts’ desires.

Missions, Visions, and How They Can Help Define Your Company

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While mission statements are best kept simple and concise, a company’s vision can help outline a plan for the future.

The Executive's Guide to Limiting Decision Fatigue

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Ever notice that you’re tired at the end of the day even though you may not have actually done any physical work?

The 3 Things Every Executive Should Focus On

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To be a better CEO, you must have vision, engage in strategic decision-making, guide the team and assess results. Not simple, but worth it.