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Recent content by Mike Donnigan

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    How do I develop and manufacture a physical product?

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    This is the best advice—though yes, it's nothing new. I get so overwhelmed looking into a new idea that my eyes roll into the back of my head and I start to pass out/fall asleep. This is a literal thing that happens while sitting in front of my laptop, trying to learn something hard. Aside from...
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    Must See Movies, Recommendations?

    OFF-TOPIC 
    I can't believe no one has recommended Ford vs. Ferrari to you yet! I do. It's filled with practical stunt driving and is definitely meant for big-screen theater watching. Moreover, it is extraordinarily passionate and sincere. I'm hoping you saw it already, but if not, I recommend you try.
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    Had FTE Moment, Scared Shitless, But Going In Anyway...

    FTE INTRO 
    Written down 7, so far have talked to 2. It's a lonely feeling asking these folks to share their biggest business problem, hearing them out, then being unsure whether I can help. But I'm still going to finish all 7 names. Realistically, I am going to need a new job soon as my savings is...
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    Had FTE Moment, Scared Shitless, But Going In Anyway...

    FTE INTRO 
    I'll kick myself if I don't say this, even though others have before: it's so cool that you respond to these posts! My lesson from you is that you must earn freedom before you can act freely—which is why it seems both you and Dave Chappelle can say what you want without fear of consequence. I'm...
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    Had FTE Moment, Scared Shitless, But Going In Anyway...

    FTE INTRO 
    Read it. Yes, it feels challenging, but I've decided that means I'm detecting potentially successful consequence. In other words, any worthwhile idea is supposed to be intimidating—otherwise, there's no justification for reward. I'm now the guy choosing to equate scary with treasure: X (or fear)...
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    Had FTE Moment, Scared Shitless, But Going In Anyway...

    FTE INTRO 
    Sorry for the late reply; I've been cleaning out my garage to feel useful. Yep, listened to it. My takeaway: help others meet wants, vs trying to 'plan' my entrepreneurship. I feel challenged by this, but I presume it's coming from someone who's Been There, so I lend you credit. I'm starting...
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    I've Read UNSCRIPTED!

    GOLD! HOT! 
    Oh, yeah. Finished the Audible audiobook. Quite grateful and pleased that you wrote this one. So much more honest, extensive and fearless this time. As a radical for capitalism myself, I appreciate the book's by-line, a refinement of the mantra "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." It's...
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    Had FTE Moment, Scared Shitless, But Going In Anyway...

    FTE INTRO 
    Yes, I did. I had to take significant time to think about (and listen to) your advice to 'just start helping folks'—because to me it immediately conjured visions of being Mother Teresa, whose life is not one I want to copy. What I hope you mean is "be useful and friendly to others, and you'll...
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    Had FTE Moment, Scared Shitless, But Going In Anyway...

    FTE INTRO 
    I'm amassing the list, but you're right, I must decide now. I've already started crossing off and narrowing down. This is some scary shit.
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    Had FTE Moment, Scared Shitless, But Going In Anyway...

    FTE INTRO 
    Unless you advise me dipping into the paltry $50K IRA I've scraped together, that's a negative. I've already read the link about this, and agree. Looks like the path requires a J-O-B and business-building in my off-time.
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    Had FTE Moment, Scared Shitless, But Going In Anyway...

    FTE INTRO 
    I've been laid-off for the second time in 5 years. This last one was my 'dream' job, working at a nonprofit (which I still believe in), low-balling my salary request in the hiring process to get my foot in the door. I reasoned that I could impress and get raised to a higher wage as I progressed...
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    I've Read The Millionaire Fastlane!

    GOLD! HOT! 
    Per watching Alux.com on YouTube, I read The 4-Hour Workweek first, then The Millionaire Fastlane afterward. Thank Santa that they advised me to read yours right after. While it was helpful to go through that first book's message, it ultimately gave me the context to really appreciate yours...
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