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12 Powerful tips to blow the lid off your business!

By Jim Connolly | December 24, 2014

12 tips

Let’s get started.

  1. Think big. No. BIGGER than that.
  2. Stop aiming for perfection. Instead, aim to be better than you were yesterday.
  3. Be a source of encouragement. Highlight people’s strengths rather than their weaknesses.
  4. Back up your plans with action. An ounce of action is worth more than a ton of intention.
  5. Do what you believe is right, rather than what is easy.
  6. Commit to lifelong learning. Feed your mind with information that educates, motivates or inspires you.
  7. Deliver on your promises. This is a great way to build a world class reputation.
  8. Look for the learning in every situation.
  9. Stop following and lead. Your marketplace is always short of people willing to lead.
  10. Start your projects with the end in mind. Get crystal clear on your outcome, before you start the work.
  11. Watch as little TV as possible. It’s called programming for a reason.
  12. Be fast to forgive others. While you’re holding a grudge, they are out dancing.

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