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6 Ways To Strengthen Your Base As A Business Leader

Startup Professionals Musings

For example, no one should be convinced that Elon Musk is following someone else’s lead as he charges ahead with Tesla, SpaceX, and other initiatives. Of course, this kind of leadership has a big risk, since you have no one to blame if you get it wrong. Increase your own knowledge in areas of interest.

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7 Ways To Solidify The Confidence You Need To Succeed

Startup Professionals Musings

Of course, you can be overly confident or unrealistic in your expectations, without the skills or plans to run a business. I often hear entrepreneurs talk about wanting to get rich quickly, when I know that money is not usually the key to satisfaction or happiness. Always be your own best (and most honest) friend.

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7 Personal Work Principles Drive Your Business Luck

Startup Professionals Musings

They get more personal satisfaction from giving than from receiving. Elon Musk found initial success with PayPal, but has since pursued dozens of initiatives, including SpaceX, Tesla Motors, Solar City, and Hyperloop; not all thriving yet. Of course, an even better way to improve your luck is to work harder and smarter.

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