1.31.2012
12 Ways To Beat Your Critics.
Everybody has an opinion. Sometimes you wish other people kept their opinion to themselves. Criticism hurts. No matter how thick a skin you have, it’s hard not to get worn down by other people’s negative opinions. You can spend weeks, months, even years
1.30.2012
“No” Focus.
We are reluctant to say “no”. It’s abrupt. It’s final. It seems like the end of possibilities. But maybe that’s just because of how we’ve come to understand the word. Growing up, when you wanted something really badly, the last
1.27.2012
It’s Not About What You Do.
Business experts will tell you that if you think hard enough and plan long enough that you can generate ideas and strategies that avoid obstacles and end up leading to your success. But that’s just not reality. And you shouldn’t
1.26.2012
Creating Angry Mobs.
There’s always a reason to complain about something. There is always a big guy picking on a small guy. A monster doing depraved things to unsuspecting victims. These plot lines run through our business speak on a daily basis. It’s
1.25.2012
Avoiding Accidental Awfulness.
It’s easy to excuse away mistakes that you make. Especially when someone gets hurt. “It was an accident” you find yourself saying. And magically, because you claim that it was an accident, everybody around you is supposed to be okay.
1.24.2012
Better Than Them.
You’re already better than them. You are. They try a little and you try more. They win sometimes and you win more. They’re smart, but you’re clearly smarter. It’s clear. You’re better than them. Which brings up a bigger question: Who
1.23.2012
Emotional Choices.
The politics of business are all emotional. The “biggest” player in your industry isn’t necessarily the company with the largest advertising budget or the company with the latest technology advancements. Is something a little more subtle. The company controlling the
1.20.2012
Unseating the Experts.
There’s a tendency to believe that the experts know your industry more than you do. It’s easy to assume that with them writing white papers and holding webinars and being asked to speak at all the popular trade shows in
1.19.2012
Warrior Speak.
The idea of success has changed over the years. Our idea of conquest, triumph, and challenge have changed with the evolution of our advancements. Our purposes have become confused. Our tactics are no longer simple and focused. We’ve forgotten how
1.18.2012
Their Rules Are Bad.
Right now, the decisions you make are a result of what you believe in. Whether you realize it or not, you’re playing by a set of rules. And they’re probably not your rules. Chances are, you’ve never defined the rules.
