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Thinking outside the box (or thinking beyond the box) is to think differently, unconventionally, or from a new perspective. This phrase often refers to novel or creative thinking. The term is thought to derive from management consultants in the 1970s and 1980s challenging their clients to solve the “nine dots” puzzle, whose solution requires some lateral thinking. The catchphrase, or […]
» Read more“Hold on tight to your dream. When you see the shadows falling. When you hear that cold wind calling. Hold on tight to your dream.” (Lyrics from Hold on tight to your dream by ELO) When you were a child you were told to hold on to your dreams no matter what. Maybe that belief of yours changed now that […]
» Read moreAristotle is as wise as it gets. So when he opened his mouth, we better listen. Unless of course you have an uneducated mind. Many times I am amazed when talking or debating with someone I believe is educated, and they have no capacity to entertain a different opinion. When I say educated, I do not necessarily mean someone with a […]
» Read moreIf you ask someone for advise, what do you want them to tell you? Do you want to hear something that suits you, something to make you feel good? Or do you want the honest truth? I can give you both! If you want me to tell you that you do everything right, then you are wasting your time and […]
» Read moreThere are many unjust rules and laws in our country, especially those governing the entrepreneur. Entrepreneurship should be encouraged, not discouraged. The economy and all the people in any society benefit from business that is created by entrepreneurs. Away with all the regulations, rules, laws and what not that is an obstacle to entrepreneurs. Let the best man, or woman, […]
» Read moreAnother one of the basic principles of the Perfect System is to appoint the very best quality staff members. A person is judged by the company they keep – this is even more true by the people you appoint in your business. An entrepreneur cannot and should not do everything themselves. You need to develop concepts, optimise resources and build […]
» Read moreIt’s the weekend baby! From today, do more of what makes you happy. And never, ever, apologise for it. What will make you happy? Not always an easy answer. Do you like socialising, working with old people, browsing the Internet, taking family or nature photos, creating an artwork, solving complicated problems, sharing your knowledge with others? Can you really do […]
» Read moreI still maintain that starting and running your own business is probably the most rewarding thing one can experience. Thinking up a new concept, planning the model, putting it all together, tasting that very first success, repeating it, satisfying consumer’s needs … Boy, what could be better? All right, I can think of maybe one or two little things that […]
» Read moreConstant improvement. As soon as you have improved a service, process or product, start all over again. And again…. Kaizen is a Japanese word meaning “improvement”, or “change for the better” and refers to a philosophy or practice that focus upon continuous improvement of processes in manufacturing, engineering, and business management. It has been applied in healthcare,psychotherapy, life-coaching, government, banking, […]
» Read more“Mistakes are a part of being human. Appreciate your mistakes for what they are: precious life lessons that can only be learned the hard way. Unless it’s a fatal mistake, which, at least, others can learn from.” (Al Franken) “The wise learn from other people’s mistakes and fools from their own.” So goes an ancient proverb that some say was […]
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