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  1. OldFaithful

    Am I a Jerk?

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    Much like other areas of life, we can't make decisions for anyone else. Your parents chose not to invest the time to learn English and they've managed for 40 years. You'll likely not change their minds now. @ABetterLifeNow I don't know how old you are, nor do I know if you still live with your...
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    Glad to be here.

    INTRO 
    Here's my tip. As an engineer, we're constantly frustrated with products that don't work, are poorly designed, or simply fail to meet expectations. (I'm sure you have experienced the same.) Pick one that you've noticed recently and determine if you can improve on it. Then evaluate it against the...
  3. OldFaithful

    hi everyone

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    Welcome to the forum! It's a great place to be.
  4. OldFaithful

    Uber Knows...

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    Ever see "The Matrix"? "Terminator"? "Maximum Overdrive"? "I Robot"? Resistance is futile!
  5. OldFaithful

    How To Create Intrinsic Motivation

    This is a great question, and very similar to one I've been pondering lately: How can I encourage someone else (co-worker, employee, etc.) to be internally motivated? Especially when they don't even realize the difference... The book "Drive" by Daniel Pink is a good dive into the differences...
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    Uber Knows...

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    This might be the biggest hurdle of all...
  7. OldFaithful

    Uber Knows...

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    None the less, debating our own obsolescence can be fun and introspective. Quite true. Now this I can get behind!!
  8. OldFaithful

    taking a nap

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    That's a great idea. Might have to incorporate that in the future. Thanks. I've tried to nap during my lunch break, at my current JOB, and it's been difficult to find places that are secluded or quiet. I've had better luck at a previous employer where I had my own office (with a door!) or a...
  9. OldFaithful

    Young Entrepreneurs... Read This

    That's awesome! Thanks for sharing this story.
  10. OldFaithful

    How to give commision to your employees?

    What makes you think the US is any different??? The typical/average business here does that exact same thing! It's only the exceptional that deviate.
  11. OldFaithful

    Uber Knows...

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    Having worked with automation & engineering, I'd say 10 years is overly optimistic, even if just from an industrial/development perspective. I'd guess it will take 50 years or so. Do you know how long it took for electronic fuel injection to take hold in automobiles? 40 years. How about direct...
  12. OldFaithful

    How to give commision to your employees?

    @kkompoti if you are truly interested in the "American" way, then I'd suggest you spend some time reading a variety of business books. There is a great thread here with member recommendations for business & self help books. Use the search. In general, the salesmen are typically the only...
  13. OldFaithful

    Introduction Into Real Life Business the Old Fashioned Way

    Sounds like it might be a viable need. Perhaps test the market with some low cost ads. (Local websites, Craigslist, paper fliers, etc.) As you're thinking and planning, don't forget to plan your future business model. Do you want this to become your J.O.B., or do you want to hire teams of guys...
  14. OldFaithful

    Lazy A$$

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    Isn't that the truth!!! One exception though, I'm also learning some fascinating things from the books recommended here.
  15. OldFaithful

    Store front alternative?

    If your customers really want you to come to them, then either the work van or converted box trailer might be your only options. In a small community, reputation spreads easily. If you want to setup a storefront somewhere, those customers will probably overcome their fears of bringing you the...
  16. OldFaithful

    Buying A Repair Shop-How To Find Financial Backing

    I see only two options: 1) Get a business loan from a bank, using the business as collateral. 2) Choose to start small instead. Work out of your own garage for cash and once you've banked some $, expand to a proper location. I say only 2 options, because I'd flee from the idea of partners or...
  17. OldFaithful

    Glad to be here.

    INTRO 
    From one engineer to another, welcome to the forum. Actually...I used to be an engineer, but now I'm a business owner that sidelines M-F as an engineer!
  18. OldFaithful

    Fastlane taken to new level... She sold the sun!!!!

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    In many ways, none of these things are really free. We've either got to put a LOT of effort into securing it ourselves or pay someone else to help.
  19. OldFaithful

    Take Your Computer Security Seriously! YOU Are At Risk!

    GOLD! 
    I think you've seen too many movies...
  20. OldFaithful

    To borrow or not to borrow

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    @LPPC it sounds to me like you're looking for a reason to justify borrowing money for a student loan and defaulting on repayment. You've already borrowed 20k and are looking for a way to spend it, other then the original purpose for which it was loaned to you. Ask yourself if your focus is...

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