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from John Ellsworth
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What Is Fear?April 16, 2025 - 5:38 pm
Is It Time to Reset?March 26, 2025 - 1:29 pm
Where Have All the Lenders Gone?March 12, 2025 - 6:59 pm
Do You Have the Advantage?February 25, 2025 - 5:47 pm
Is It Time to Go?February 13, 2025 - 3:00 pm
Are You Playing All Four Quarters?
When you are out to win, you have to play all four quarters. Success does not allow for “letting up” at any point!
What’s Up with this Measurement Acronym?
I have often stated that if you measure something, you can understand it. If you understand it, you can control it, and of course, if you have the ability to control something, you can then improve it!
Can You Really Claim to be an Entrepreneur?
“As an individual entrepreneur, what are your personal resources that can quickly be taken to a higher level of productivity?”
Are You Focused on Winning?
Do you ever wonder when your next “Win” will be coming your way? I know I often asked that question earlier in my career. It has been said that we normally find what we are looking for in life, so allow me to provide you with a better approach.
Have You Ever Considered Firing Yourself?
Each of these individuals had been fired at some point in their careers, but they also were able to “bounce back” and take their leadership roles to new levels. While I’m fairly certain that none of them had immediate financial concerns, I think it’s important that we zero in on what else they had in common with us, in the event that the same thing ever happened to us.
Could This Be the Answer for You?
I’m sure you are familiar with the S-Curve concept that describes the development of a product, or for that matter, just about anything. You know – first the product is introduced, it develops slowly, and then suddenly (if it has merit) it takes off in an upward trajectory until it is eventually replaced with a better product & it fades into obscurity.