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  1. Tourmaline

    Hiring my first employee - Heavily overthinking it...

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    I don't think you're overthinking it. Hiring an employee is very difficult and important. First be sure they are of high integrity and of sound mind. Then verify that they can do what you need. Motivation and making them work hard comes from getting them to well see and understand your vision...
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    An Excel Course?

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    lol what? People still take Excel courses?
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    The Oft-Repeated Pattern of Stakeholder Demotion and Entrepreneurial Opportunity

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    Have you looked at Sweden's corporate tax rate? 21.4% We're now at 21%, thanks to Trump. Probably the single best thing Trump has done this entire time. I don't actually understand the need for a corporate tax at all. All profits divested to shareholders will be taxed. It seems like double...
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    How do you guys focus on a single vision?

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    We are very good at forgetting, at getting distracted. Make it the first thing you think about each day, and the last thing you think about each day. Or something close to that. In other words, remind yourself daily of your goal, of your purpose, of your mission. If you take it a step...
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    2020 Fastlane Summit, Itinerary

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    Awesome! So excited!!!
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    ambitious

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    Ah to be 17 with this sort of resource on hand! It's a great day and age to be young.
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    The Oft-Repeated Pattern of Stakeholder Demotion and Entrepreneurial Opportunity

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    I contend that this is the basis for capitalism. If it was, it would not lead to a company's demise. The basis of capitalism is to help people through business. Once that is violated, a company dies. If that was not true then Sonos would actually be growing even faster and not slowly dying by...
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    Are business/self-help books a waste of time?

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    I wouldn't be surprised at all if you get 10x more by taking notes and thinking more about it. Probably is especially good to do for books one finds more important or valuable. I listen to a lot of books, usually when I'm doing things like driving or cleaning. Makes it difficult to take notes...
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    Are business/self-help books a waste of time?

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    Absolutely. I find that a lot of our current situation is people not having read enough novels. Novels, especially the classics and great ones, expand the realm of possibility and teach how the world is without making one memorize theoretical/philosophical gobblygook. Perhaps one won't...
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    How can I concentrate on my school?

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    If I were to give myself advice growing up, it would have been to drop out of college after I first realized I had no desire to work a 9-5 or be a professor for the rest of my life. When I realized that my desire to create and run businesses since I had wanted to do in middle school and did in...
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    Are business/self-help books a waste of time?

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    A book is a waste of time if you don't need what it offers and/or do not gain value from it. Books are invaluable if they help you gain skills and experience in an area that you need to grow in.
  12. Tourmaline

    Kobe Bryant Dies in Helicopter Crash

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    RIP Kobe Bryant. He was an American legend and worldwide inspiration. https://variety.com/2020/biz/news/kobe-bryant-dead-helicopter-crash-lakers-1203480844/
  13. Tourmaline

    Anyone listen to Jay-Z? Entrepreneurial lessons GALORE.

    Well written @ChrisV and very interesting! I listened to Jay-Z a little growing up, but never took him that seriously or paid much attention to his lyrics. You have me intrigued. I shall check out 4:44.
  14. Tourmaline

    Should I stop watching the news?

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    @Matt Sun A very simple way to put it. I know we have some Brazillians here too! Increasing your knowledge, talking about it, and engaging in discourse with others is doing something. If you want to have a greater impact you can do more public things regarding it as well. It goes in line with...
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    Should I stop watching the news?

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    I find it unsettling how many say politics doesn't matter. It's one of the only things that affects everyone. The difference between a great country like America and an extremely rough country where starting a business is slow and expensive and opportunity is low, IS OUR POLICIES. Some of the...
  16. Tourmaline

    2020 Fastlane Summit, Ticket Information and Sales

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    @MJ DeMarco Fyi, I just got off the phone with the hotel, they are saying the block is full and are quoting normal rates (279-299).
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    I need to learn English to understand this forum properly.

    We all have our own journey, it simply is what it is. If you want to learn english well, my suggestion is to read the classic english books. Popular English Classics Books I like your zeal!
  18. Tourmaline

    Viral Marketing (RACISM)

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    Race based humor is not necessarily racist. Stereotypes are not inherently racist. If you are not putting one race down or raising another one up, as in claiming a race is inferior or superior, and if you are not being prejudice, then it's probably not racist. Unfortunately the media has...
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    Home Photography Studio

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    @Aldomoro What is your goal with this? Are you wanting side money or is this to be a business that can stand on its own two feet?
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    Help!!!

    EXECUTION 
    Ultimately you must learn to guide yourself. A mentor can give you some advice and direction, but does not substitute the work, responsibility, and direction required for you to succeed. Two of my favorite books lately, beyond MJ's of course, have been The Eventual Millionaire and The Narrow Road.

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