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By: Jim Connolly

Jim Connolly — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:25:09 +0000

Literally ANYONE serious about going into business and succeeding, with that mindset, cannot succeed. Businesspeople and entrepreneurs do not operate from the fear mindset. They work from a mindset of opportunity.

I remember when I started my business at the age of 29 – being told I was nuts to leave the security of a high paying job as a sales manager. Within 18-months, I was earning 400% more than my best ever year as an employee and the company I had worked for was bought out, and all my colleagues laid-off!

Bottom line: Running a business is not for everyone. It’s why the vast majority of businesses fail.

By: Malika Risley

Malika Risley — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:31:15 +0000

I get what you’re saying Jim, but at the same time it’s risky to spend money on something if the return on investment is not guaranteed! I think many people are in this situation. It’s like should I or shouldn’t I game. Will it be worth it, you just don’t know unless you try first.

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By: Ian J Powell | Telemarketing Tips

Ian J Powell | Telemarketing Tips — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:33:24 +0000

We all do need a helping hand at times – parents, a coach, a good teacher or boss. Especially so when it comes to making an impression with the multitude of blogs that are out there…you need to take advantage of the opportunity when it presents itself…and say thanks for the resources.

Ian.

By: Jim Connolly

Jim Connolly — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:10:07 +0000

Thanks for the feedback Eli.

By: Eli Radke

Eli Radke — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:24:56 +0000

This post hit home for a few reasons.

I trade futures for a living. I was kinda just surviving. Surviving is ok and was necessary for my development. I finally made a conscience choice to trade larger, in a comfortable way. This eliminated a lot of the little errors that I knew cost me but if I kept doing it, it would cost me more. It has made my trading career much more successful.

Secondily, as an entrepreuner of a small trading education company I was fortunate to inherit clients. Because I started off with enough money to at least b/e on a monthly basis I did not spend as much money marketing, design, etc. This was great for learning about business (the point of starting the business) in a low risk way. However, when I changed my business model/products offered I saw income go down. I decided it was time to spend money/invest in myself. Because I am now spending more money than I am recieving it is forcing me to focus, just like before. I am about 60% ready for the re-launch. Content done but design work (outsourced) is just rolling in.

Thanks for the post and I will keep you posted.