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My father used to tell his children that when it comes to choosing a career, do what you really enjoy. Do not go for the high paying careers, unless of course you can honestly say that is your interest and that is what you like doing. Now I am no fan of Steve Jobs. But he did create some remarkable […]
» Read moreWelcome to 2013! Big deal. It is just another year. And if you do not change anything it will be just like 2012 or 2011. Same old, same old. It is up to YOU to bring new excitement and new energy to your experience this year. Ask not what your family (friends, employer, etc) can do for you, but rather […]
» Read more“Like it or not, there is a thing that can be called The Millionaire Mentality. There is a frame of mind which puts an individual a long way ahead on the road to success. In short, The Millionaire Mentality is one which is always and above all cost-conscious and profit-minded.” J. Paul Getty – “How to be Rich” was the […]
» Read moreI am writing this letter to you this morning to help you. I understand that you are interested in starting your own business and by now I think everyone have answered all or most of your questions. I am also sure that by now you understand that there are always risks when you start your own business, irrespective of whether […]
» Read moreHow time flies – even if you are not having fun! It is Friday again, and I have barely had time to do the things I have set out to do on Monday. Is it just me, or is a work week shorter than it was a couple of years ago? It does not feel like 5 days anymore, more […]
» Read moreAs founder of The Perfect System, I have identified ten key principals that should always be present in order to call it “perfect”. Today I will briefly talk about, what I have coined as Straight Reporting. It is crucial in any business to have a formal, systematic and planned reporting system. Reports need integrity – meaning it must accurately measure […]
» Read moreWhen I started thinking about when it is time to leave your current job, I realised what an important, yet scary, idea it is. I Googled the words “when it is time to go” and was amazed that all the searches were either about when and how to break up a personal relationship or when is it a good time […]
» 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 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 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 […]
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