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In search of formulas and easy answers
In the world of business there are so many shortcuts, formulas, newfound ways to do everything from writing a book in 3 hours to 6 figures in 6 months. I have always believed in the power of possibility but I feel that there are some things that we must discover on our own. The book…
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How are you dealing with the financial stress that accompanied COVID 19?
True power in this world comes from economic independence. Way before COVID-19, too many people in Trinidad and Tobago had way too much month left at the end of their money. I suspect that since COVID-19 this situation has gotten worse. This Pandemic Recession, as it is now being referred to, has caused quite the…
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Psychology is the most under-appreciated, yet most important part of building a company
We hear a lot about the external journeys of startups. Mitchell Harper – Big Commerce co-founder shares… “Everyone talks about startups being akin to roller-coaster rides. There are high highs and low lows. The highs are easy to deal with — you celebrate with your team, share the victories with your friends and partner and maybe even…
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You Will NEVER Succeed If….
First things first: how would you describe success? What needs to be happen for you to feel successful or feel like a success? Believe it or not, much of the potential for success in your life depends upon two things: Your ability to effectively function physically, mentally, and emotionally and How well you balance where…
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What Do You Do When You Have to Turn to Plan B?
“Do you remember the day you discovered your life wasn’t going to turn out quite the way you thought?” This is the first line of the chapter called REALITY in the book PLAN B by Pete Wilson. It got me thinking about all my plans for my life. It got me thinking about the plans…
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How to Plan an Attack on Your Addiction to Comfort
*This article was also published in my weekly column in the Trinidad and Tobago Business Newsday Jan 16 2014 Robert D. Smith, author of 20,000 Days and Counting: The Crash Course for Mastering Life Right Now, says that every day we face a battle against two thoughts: Will this ever work? Am I good enough? He…
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Why aren’t ‘what if’ scenarios helpful?
Unless someone experiences something first hand they seem to remain unmoved even in the face of compelling evidence. I can go back to the days of studying geography and learning that slash and burn will eventually lead to massive soil erosion and depletion of much needed minerals in the soil. Try explaining that to someone…
Clarity BEFORE Execution. Structure BEFORE Speed
When the stakes are high, DON’T MOVE without CLARITY
You don’t need to move faster.
You need to reduce unnecessary risk.
When your decision affects income, reputation, or stability,
pause with structure before you act.
Giselle Hudson | Business Diagnostic Specialist | Clarity before high-stakes decisions 