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7 Ways To Counter The “I’m Too Busy” Syndrome At Work

Startup Professionals Musings

As I outline key ones in my coaching practice, I find that many people have never tried them and even find them counter-intuitive: Stop multitasking and focus on the task at hand. Your competitive drive for success will cause you to dive in with more energy and not be easily distracted.

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How to Develop Your Fund Raising Strategy

Both Sides of the Table

So interacting with you in person is paramount. One of the best sales coaches I ever worked with used to talk to me about “testing prospects.” The only way to get VCs to move is to make sure subtly that they feel a deal is or may become competitive. You need to create a sense of competition. Test interest.

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