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Studies say that true perfectionists aren't trying to be perfect. They are avoiding not being good enough. People often confuse high-achieving behavior with perfectionistic behavior. High achievers are dedicated, determined individuals with a strong desire to...
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Part 2 of a 6-part Leadership series. (If you missed Part 1, see it here.) You launched your company, how long ago now? And you've spent much of that time doing whatever it takes to grow the customer list, sell, and deliver. But lately, you've realized you're not...
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PART 1 of a 6-Part Series from a Business Coach Perspective Is there such a thing as a natural-born leader? Can leadership be taught? The answer is yes to both of those questions, but even a natural-born leader has much to learn. Your business coach is an excellent...
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Since your passion is core to who you are, it's hurtful when someone you love isn't fully supportive of your dreams and endeavors. It's more common than you may believe; spouses, partners, friends, and relatives can be brutal when it comes to supporting entrepreneurs...
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When your time belongs to something else—work, parenting, caregiving, your business—it can seem as though you’re trapped inside of someone else’s agenda. Entrepreneurs easily fall into this cycle, sacrificing themselves and their time to long-term goals and the needs...
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I’ve invested twenty years of my life delving into the mindset of entrepreneurs around the world. I’ve learned an incredible amount about founders and myself as well. Whether my client lives in Paris, Sydney, or New York City, they aren’t exempt from the most common...
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Entrepreneurs are 4x more likely to suffer from depression than their neighbors, friends, and family members who represent the general population. The United States ties for second place for the highest rate of depression with Estonia and Australia at 5.9%. Second...
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Which of your tendencies or qualities make you feel like you're in your own way? Something that stands between you and your goals, dreams, productivity, inspiration, or whatever areas of life where you're not completely happy? Here's why I ask. We sometimes dislike or...
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We all face the burden of making tough decisions we’d rather not make. Decisions like: leaving a spouse or partner, sending a parent to a nursing home, saying goodbye to a pet, closing a business, firing a longtime employee, or leaving a secure job. It’s an inevitable...
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Successful entrepreneurs see a direct correlation between the level of their success and the amount of work they've invested into a positive mindset. Any thriving entrepreneur will tell you that personal development is paramount to success, but one component often...
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