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Bank Robber Or ATM Operator – Which Are You?

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A Fortune 500 CEO once told me that I was a Bank Robber. Entrepreneurs are law-abiding Bank Robbers. failure and bankruptcy), or it might be a haul so big that they never have to rob another bank. failure and bankruptcy), or it might be a haul so big that they never have to rob another bank.

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Bank Robber or ATM Operator?

InfoChachkie

A Fortune 500 CEO once told me that I was a Bank Robber. A Bank Robber is someone who craves the thrill of the chase. They love planning the heist and experiencing the adrenaline rush that goes along with taking down a bank. An ATM Operator sees life very differently. Initially, I was offended.

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When Hiring Entrepreneurs, Ignore Their Resumes

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When hiring ATM Operators at a Big Dumb Company (BDC), assessing each candidate’s ability to execute predictable tasks is of paramount importance. However, such early hires should be Bank Robbers with the innate qualities that will allow them to resolve challenges with minimal resources. Read Part I HERE and Part II HERE.

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Hands-on Techniques To Avoid Hiring Wantrepreneurs

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As such, deploy unconventional tactics to separate the ATM Operating Wantrepreneurs from the Bank Robbing entrepreneurs. As such, deploy unconventional tactics to separate the ATM Operating Wantrepreneurs from the Bank Robbing entrepreneurs. If you haven't already subscribed yet, subscribe now for.

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Do Not Seek Your Fortune, Create It: How The Three Little Pigs, Illiterate Miners and Pink Floyd Guided One Entrepreneur’s Journey

InfoChachkie

Epilogue: If you are a Bank Robber , you may find that this essay is irrelevant – you have no fear regarding creating your fortune. As discussed in Nature Or Nurture , I believe that entrepreneurs are born rather than created by their environment. However, one’s environment clearly has an impact on a person’s ultimate career path.

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Do Not Seek Your Fortune, Create It: How The Three Little Pigs, Illiterate Miners and Pink Floyd Guided One Entrepreneur’s Journey

InfoChachkie

Epilogue: If you are a Bank Robber , you may find that this essay is irrelevant – you have no fear regarding creating your fortune. As discussed in Nature Or Nurture , I believe that entrepreneurs are born rather than created by their environment. However, one’s environment clearly has an impact on a person’s ultimate career path.

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Startup Children – How To Parent An Entrepreneur (Part I) - Teach Your Children To Create Something Out of Nothing

InfoChachkie

If your child is not an entrepreneurial Bank Robber , no worries; the world needs ATM Operators too. An allowance establishes the ATM Operator mentality of completing a repetitive set of tasks for a finite amount of money. No Paychecks. Something From Nothing. Start With A Big Pot.