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Use 1st principle thinking! Take a product you want to offer. Look at the current offering in the market. Then break down the material costs and from there you will probably see that the actual costs of materials are probably a fraction of the existing finished product. Once you have this, work out a clever … Read moreWant a better approach to solving problems?
In order for an experience to be great, it needs to be created not just attended. The foreplay if you like is more important that the actual experience. There needs to be a lead-up to the big event. You see this does a few things – first off, it creates the hype. It builds the … Read moreKnow how to craft great experiences?
We all have moments of doubt. Yesterday I spoke about backing and investing in yourself – this would cause a lot of people to stress and doubt. This could be self-doubt or because people keep telling you that you can’t do it. The reality is that you can do whatever you want as long as … Read moreHow to go from scared to strong?
No – this is not a new investment blog. This is still the same sound advice with honest and reliable info. The answer is “Where your mouth is!” How many of you have had clients question your prices? How many clients have been hesitant in moving forward with you because the perceived value doesn’t match … Read moreWant to know where to invest your money?
Then learn to relax. You see when you tense up your muscles or clench your jaw you are actually directing energy to the wrong muscles. There is a famous golfer, Ernie Els, who was known as the “Big Easy”. This is not because he was slack or sluggish. It was because he was relaxed. He … Read moreWant to go faster?
Then you need to understand the difference between needs and wants. I want to do lots of things but I don’t need to do them. I want lots of things but I don’t need them. So the first thing to do is to define some goals – these are the things you need to do! … Read moreWant to know how to get whatever you want in 3 steps?
We are all scared of failure. Unfortunately, this is the biggest problem we face. We are all so scared of failure that we don’t actually take the first step. Just something to consider – no one actually becomes successful without failing first. So fail to succeed or as I like to say: Deliaf! Now as … Read moreAre you scared of failure?
Criticism is important when it comes to success. Most of us seek approval in life. When you deal with subordinates they are always going to tell you that you are awesome and doing well. Rather ask “what is wrong?” Instead of seeking praise – seek change. As long as the criticism is constructive, it will … Read moreCan you handle criticism?
Just because someone does something well in the sporting world we expect them to be experts in all things business. Equally, if they are captains of the industry does this automatically make them scratch golfers? We tend to over-idolise people. We put these stars on pedestals and expect them to be perfect at everything. This … Read moreWant to know what trap to avoid?
If you want more, do more than what you get paid to do. By doing more you will be noticed and as such, when the promotions come around, you will be top of mind. The worst thing I have ever heard from an employee is “That’s not my job!” It doesn’t matter if it is … Read moreWant to earn more money?