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Entrepreneurship / Startups

If You Aren’t Being Judged, You Are Being Ignored.

September 29, 2021 By Matt S. Smith, MBA

A great many of people never outgrow the self-doubt that began in high school. It may not show up in that high school topics and interactions, but it’s still there throughout adulthood. It’s what makes adults vulnerable to political pressure, or to be agreeable to others even when it means abandoning our beliefs.

Filed Under: Entrepreneurship / Startups, Worky Worky

Hope for Entrepreneurs, Dispelling the First-Mover Advantage

September 10, 2019 By Matt S. Smith, MBA

Young Man in Busy NY Streets

I have some words of encouragement for ambition souls who are eager to graduate college and start a business. Or for young professionals who want to skip out of their full-time job and create something of your own.

Ready? Here it is: YOU HAVE TIME.

You probably want to discredit me, because this goes against every success story that you’ve ever heard. It even contradicts the urgency in your heart: “I have to do this now! Now is my chance!” (Queue up Eminem: Lose Yourself.)

Filed Under: Entrepreneurship / Startups, Strategy

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