Lesson 2: THINK DIFFERENTLY - Deepstash
Lesson 2: THINK DIFFERENTLY

Lesson 2: THINK DIFFERENTLY

  • Most small businesses fail because they believe that if they understand the technical work of a business then they understand a business that does technical work (e.g. just because you are a good carpenter, doesn't mean you understand how to start a carpentry business)
  • The key here is to ensure that you understand the inner workings of business before attempting to start one. If you have already started a business, you still have a chance to learn but that will require change!

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"The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane" -Marcus Aurelius

Important for anyone in business already or wanting to start one

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