Digg’s Downfall and How You Can Become #1 Overnight

Tl;dr – Never stop working on something because your competitor is bigger, stronger, or more popular. You’ll never know when your opportunity will arise. This is my account of what happened to one of my favorite websites, Digg, and the business lessons you can learn from continually improving while waiting for your competitors to slip …

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3 Biz Tools You Need!

If you know me, you know I’m about simplicity. Which is why I really enjoy these 3 time saving biz tools.. Bench.co – Accounting simplified. Ya, it’s a little expensive. However, if you’re a startup you need to give this a look. Zenefits – Free external HR management that does everything from insurance benefits to contract management and …

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12 Reasons Why Every Entrepreneur Needs a Dog…

Dogs and Humans have been friends for thousands of years. Evolving alongside almost every great leader of modern history. The responsibility of a good dog is essential to any entrepreneur and here’s why.. Dogs help you make critical decisions fast. Clean the poop, or answer the phone?!? They keep you on your toes. Your mind …

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Top 5 Movies Every Entrepreneur Needs to Watch

5. Blow – (2001) One of my rogue theories is drug dealers tend to be some of the most prolific and intensely focused entrepreneurs. Our culture tends to objectify some of the more infamous “gangsterpreneurs” such as Al Capone, Pablo Escobar, and Frank Lucas. Regardless of what criminal activities they did, we’re fascinated with the …

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How I Made $1,000/Day When I Was 16

Growing up, one of my favorite games was Ultima 7. A classic RPG with some revolutionary features thanks to the brilliant mind of Richard Garriott (aka Lord British). In 1997, Lord British was in his prime and on the brink of releasing the world’s first MMORPG (Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game) Ultima Online. This …

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21 Things Gardeners & Entrepreneurs Have in Common

Gardeners and Entrepreneurs have a lot in common. I first observed this in a tweet back in November… I understand why many entrepreneurs are also gardeners. There is immense satisfaction in seeing something flourish. #entrepreneur #gardening — Erik Groset (@ErikGroset) November 7, 2014 Now more than ever I feel the two are very similar and …

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Famous Entrepreneurs and Their Humble Beginnings

Everyone has to start somewhere, and thanks to the magic of the internet we can trace back some famous entrepreneurs and their humble beginnings. If you’re like me, you could use some inspiration to help you keep moving forward. These are some of the Internet’s greatest stories… (Brian Acton and Jan Koum – former Yahoo employees) …

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5 Reasons Successful Entrepreneurs Love To Hike…

Did you ever notice that many Successful Entrepreneurs love to hike? Recently, I went for a hike and pondered why successful entrepreneurs such as Sir Richard Branson, Mark Zuckerberg, and even Bill Gates love to hike.  Here’s my theory… Slowest person goes in front. – You’re only as good as your weakest link. And, putting them in …

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