The trapped CEO phenomenon (and how to escape it)

Business is about choices. And whatever is plaguing you in your business right now: you’ve lost momentum energy has disappeared you’re at a crossroads it’s just not as fun

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Did somebody say the R-word? (I’m not scared)

People think that recessions cause businesses to fail. And they do. But most businesses fail for other reasons. Here are some examples: Travel businesses when a pandemic hits

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Why successful biz owners need a personal brand

I have at least 100 entrepreneur friends with 7-figure businesses. And while many of them are happy to stay in the shadows… Behind the scenes… Don’t want their

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When business is easy

Dear reader,You don’t mind if I take a brief foray into woo-woo territory do you?Bear with me here…Because although you might think I’ve been drinking a little too

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Why I never go 12 months without THIS

Recently, I was doing some 360º feedback on myself, and I asked my COO at StoryLearning:“What could I do better?”His reply:“Focus on things that excite you. Good things

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Awful business advice from great people

[September 2015. Boise, Idaho.]Russell Brunson called my name.I got to my feet.It was Day 1 of his Inner Circle mastermind.20 heavy hitters.(More accurately: 19 heavy hitters… and me.

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“I want to sell my business”

While I was in Japan, I received a voice note from a friend.He was, what I can only describe as, “stewing” about the future of his business."Olly, I

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I Was Wrong About Passive Income

I recently changed my mind about passive income.In this blog post I'm going to explain why.Understand:What you're about to read comes from someone who has made tens of

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Gratitude, Humility and Simplicity

From: Olly Richards14th June 2024Hobbitshire: In the realm not of logic but of wistfulnessI can’t imagine anyone enjoying today’s newsletter.In fact, it’s going to be a bit grim.Stuff

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How to Live Life on First Principles

This post is about how to live the good life as an entrepreneur…By using First Principles to decide how you spend your days.But I’m going to start with

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