• Take a step back before starting. Do you like doing something or do you just like the idea of it being done?
• Share your progress and test the responses and feedback.
• A fresh approach and new niche increase the chances of success in your venture.

• See problems from different angles, forming associations, and links.
• Shake things up, change random things, and you may get new ideas.
• Practice every day to form new associations and connections.

• Delegate to the right person, providing clear instructions.
• Define outcomes and goalposts.
• Ask for Clarification and questions.
• Have the task explained back to you, to minimize miscommunication.

• Keep learning: Read a book while you are idle, and you can finish 50 books a year.
• Make a 'To Learn' list, like a new language, or skill.
• Try to be with intellectual friends.
• Teach: teaching forces you to look at a concept with a beginner’s mind, providing the clarity...

• The more your knowledge, the better you can predict, plan ahead and respond to problems. Educate yourself and leverage that knowledge towards an optimal result.

• Consider the relationship between cause and effect in every decision you make, and how each choice impacts t...

When preparing and giving presentations:

• Have a catchy phrase that resonates among all.
• Get into a story-telling mode, as a good story captivates the audience.
• Focus on three key points and no more. This is the ideal number that people can retain in their memories.
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• Write down the end goal.
• Divide the goal into specific actions you need to take to get there. Think in terms of systems: focussed, routine actions that you can do daily.
• List all your tasks and rank them according to effort and impact. This makes prioritizing tasks easier.

• Don't waste time on non-essential and trivial things.
• Simply quit worrying about what other people think, and focus on your goal.