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The Law of Sacrifice

You have to give up something in order to get something.

If you want to be successful, you should sacrifice the following:

  • Product line. Where is it written that the more you have to sell, the more you sell? If you want to be successful, you have to reduce your product line.
  • Target market. Should you appeal to everybody? The apparent target of your market is not the same as the people who will buy your product.
  • Constant change. Do you have to change your strategy every year? The best way to maintain a consistent position is not to follow the twists and turns of the market.

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