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  1. maverick

    Ask me anything about eCommerce (Ongoing)

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    Any tips on how to forecast inventory so that you balance the issue of having too much stock and not having any stock at all? Most orders from China seem to take anywhere between 2-4 weeks. Do you just use excel and your best guestimates or is there a method here?
  2. maverick

    How To Move On In Spite Of Criticism From Your Family & Friends Of Your Failures?

    MINDSET FAILURE 
    You've answered your own question: Make shit happen. Don't talk about it, show it. Also, getting a degree isn't always a bad idea. If you continue to procrastinate, post on forums and not take any action you'll be needing a degree to secure an income. Nothing personal.
  3. maverick

    Ever wonder how people end up in dead end jobs at 40?

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    I do get what you're saying however people have differing levels of ambitions and thus a different perception of what constitutes "happiness'. If all he needs is retirement and to work in a golf shop to be happy then who are we to judge him?
  4. maverick

    Achieve Laser FOCUS + PRODUCTIVITY With The System Legendary Fastlaners Use...

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    Thanks @LightHouse I'd love to hear at what level you create your posts in the inbox? Do you define them at as they come and then break them down into 1-day chunks when moving them to the Today list? I would appreciate it if you could provide an example of how you do this as it will benefit me...
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    Ever wonder how people end up in dead end jobs at 40?

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    Great read. The truth is that you might have a great paying job but you could still end up in the same trap. If your expenditures match or exceed your income, it doesn't matter how much you earn.
  6. maverick

    How to hire a web app developer off odesk?

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    PureA has the right things to check for selecting your developer. Developers on websites such as eLance need to estimate the total time they will be spending on it based on your description. The more you specify upfront, the more knowledgeable you will come across and the cheaper it will be...
  7. maverick

    What was your biggest business and life lesson in 2014?

    GOLD! MINDSET 
    Wait or procrastinate and another year will pass
  8. maverick

    What would you tell your 18 or 25 year old self?

    GOLD! MINDSET 
    You create your own reality. Only you are responsible for creating your own path, your own happiness, your own life. Never blame this on circumstances or other people. Never be the victim. Einstein said it well: If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things
  9. maverick

    Why entrepreneurialism is mis-represented

    MINDSET 
    Good read that shows the true cost of entrepreneurialism. http://xsplat.wordpress.com/2013/12/14/why-entrepreneurialism-is-mis-represented/
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    If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things.

    If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things.
  11. maverick

    Postmortem of a Venture-backed Startup

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    Great read that shows what caused the downfall of a venture-backed startup. First paragraph: "For those unfamiliar, Sonar Media Inc. was a mobile app created to help make the world a friendlier place. Our mobile app buzzed in your pocket when friends were near and ushered in a new wave of...
  12. maverick

    My collection of taking action quotes

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    I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul.
  13. maverick

    The best way to retain new information

    I've found that 2 different strategies work for me: 1- I've always had the state of mind that there are people in this world that have already retained this information therefore I will be able to retain it as well. 2- As I go through the information I will find relations / associations with...
  14. maverick

    I just had to share this picture with you guys

    MINDSET 
    Never sacrifice eternal freedom for immediate gratification
  15. maverick

    Is it possible to join the fastlane while in debt?

    I'll throw in my 2 cents here. Please note that I'm talking about debt accumulated due to consumption / stupid decisions; not related to any business enterprise. I've made some wrong decisions in the past few years and landed myself into some debt. The way I see it there are 2 kinds of debt...
  16. maverick

    Inspirational art work in your office

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    All, I've just bought my first apartment and started to purchase items for each individual room. My office currently has 2 items that inspire me to continue grinding it out and consequently trigger my curiosity as to what inspirational art work / quotes etc you guys have in your office. My two...
  17. maverick

    Do Internet Memes Have Licenses?

    Technoviking sued the maker of his internet meme. It's not easy being meme: Techno Viking sues creator | MetaFilter
  18. maverick

    I've Read The Millionaire Fastlane!

    GOLD! HOT! 
    I've read the book and started to build my own business on the side. Will sign up for the insiders forum soon to enable me to reach out when I need a bit of motivation or guidance!
  19. maverick

    What motivates you in life?

    MINDSET 
    Just finished typing a message to one of the members of this board when it struck me that the question is applicable to everyone. I'm interested in knowing what is the thing that wakes you up in the morning; the source of that fire in your belly; the reason why you want to excel in what you're...
  20. maverick

    What's your job ? What do you do?

    HOT! 
    I'm a management consultant. If you've ever wondered what we do for a living.. read this @Jill: It's true that we, as consultants, work for different companies/people on each project however at the core of things we're doing the same thing over and over again. The reason we get paid so well is...

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