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The Failure Manifesto

11. August 2010

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I think some of us want to believe that somewhere out there, someone else has a life that’s “easy”. She doesn’t have to worry about money. He has a successful business. She’s really popular. If you believe that, this blog post is about to flip that belief on its head.

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Do Young Entrepreneurs Need To Go To College?

1. December 2009

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Do entrepreneurs need to attend college? As a successful entrepreneur, I often get asked if it would be beneficial for a teenager who shows a strong interest in starting a business to attend college. I have asked this question often of other successful entrepreneurs, as well, and the answer tends to go like this: “College [...]

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They're All Going To Laugh At You

25. September 2009

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They’re laughing at you. Let’s face it. When you start a business, you’re probably going to fail. I mean, you’re practically doomed from the start. 90% of all businesses don’t make it five years. Even if you have successfully run a business before, you’re probably rusty at that whole “starting” thing. You probably won’t make [...]

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Try This Next Time You're Angry, Upset, or Depressed

7. September 2009

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This technique works any time, but it works best when you’re angry, upset, demoralized, or depressed. Try it now for kicks, then bookmark it–and try it again the next time you’re feeling bad. You will be amazed at how much it helps.

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The End of an Era

2. June 2009

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My journey through Silicon Valley has come to an end. Now, I relive it for you, including full details of some harrowing experiences I haven’t yet shared publicly, and explain what’s next. The Beginning In August, 1999, a few months after I graduated from high school and having just turned 18, I packed my car [...]

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