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They're All Going To Laugh At You

25. September 2009

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 [...]

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.

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 [...]

What Just Isn't Working For You?

26. February 2009

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Since I sold my business in September 2007, I have been on a journey to define who I am. A significant portion of this journey has been trying things that work for other people and seeing if those things work for me. Think of it like trying on new outfits. Some are so crazy that [...]

Effect of Recession: Four Ways This Recession Will Change Our World

6. January 2009

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This recession — our generation’s Great Depression — will profoundly transform the way we live, think, and work. I’d like to encapsulate four of the effects of this recession I think we’ll see over our lifetimes. Whether you agree or disagree, please write your own blog post (and link back to this one) or comment [...]

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Effect of Recession: Four Ways This Recession Will Change Our World

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