Dan talks about the reality of competition, the challenges of predicting a small business' future, doing your best work, participation trophies, and responds to listener emails. Haddie refuses to be fired.

Links for this episode:

• Austin Kleon — How to Graciously Say No to Anyone
  
• HBO "Trophy Nation" Trailer
  
• 5by5 Garage Sale
  

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