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Embrace Your Ignorance: How Not Knowing Can Lead to Opportunities and Innovation
Ignorance can be a powerful tool for finding opportunities. I know this firsthand, as my ignorance led me to create the first recycled paintbrush. I was young and naive when I reached out to the president of the world's largest paintbrush manufacturer with my idea. At...
Having Your Cake and Eating It Too: Achieving Current Income and Long-Term Growth in Family Businesses
When it comes to family businesses, it's essential to consider whether the primary focus is on current income or long-term growth. While most family businesses would say they are building for future generations, sometimes their behavior does not match that answer. We...
From Setback to Success: Embracing Rejection as a Catalyst for Growth
Rejection can be a tough pill to swallow, but sometimes, it's exactly what we need to redirect our resources into more productive opportunities. When we invest time and resources into a project or goal, it can be disheartening to...