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Don’t wait until everything is just right. It will never be perfect. There will always be challenges, obstacles and less than perfect conditions. So what. Get started now. With each step you take, you will grow stronger.
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Simply having a business idea is worthless without consistent execution and hard work to make it a reality. Endlessly planning and preparing leads nowhere.
Take action by starting small, building momentum in the real world, and learning as you go. Let your business evolve organically from humble beginnings rather than trying to perfectly plan it upfront.
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Stay relentlessly focused on a simple core business model and value proposition. However, remain flexible and open-minded about methods and tactical details.
Follow indirect paths when needed, pivot when the situation calls for it, and adapt your approach without losing strategic focus.
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When hiring team members, prioritize eagerness to learn, high energy levels, and shared values above existing skills. Skills can be taught, but having the right attitude cannot.
Avoid hiring people who seem arrogant or combative. Seek humble team players.
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Plan an exit strategy even at the beginning.
Sell your business when you have reached a personal peak of satisfaction in running it and maximum external value.
Move on excited for your next adventure rather than sticking around too long.
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The book Anything You Want by entrepreneur Derek Sivers shares advice and lessons from starting CD Baby and growing it to a $100 million business. It provides concise wisdom on entrepreneurship, goals, team building, and business philosophy.
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