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Isaac Morehouse talks about why profit is a better goal than social good

Episode 452: Profit is a Better Goal Than ‘Social Good’ by Isaac Morehouse on Building A Company

Isaac Morehouse is the founder and CEO of Praxis, an awesome startup apprenticeship program making degrees irrelevant for careers. He is dedicated to the relentless pursuit of freedom. He's written some books, done some podcasting, and is always experimenting with self-directed living and learning. When he's not with his wife and kids or building his company, he can be found smoking cigars, playing guitars, singing, reading, writing, getting angry watching sports teams from his home state of Michigan, or enjoying the beach.

The original post is located here: https://isaacmorehouse.com/2015/09/22/profit-is-a-better-goal-than-social-good/ 

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Judah Pollock shares how to make innovative ideas a natural process in your career

Episode 451: How to Make Innovative Ideas a Natural Process in Your Career by Judah Pollack with Dig To Fly

Karl Staib is an author that seeks out growth at every turn. It's why he writes. He wants to process his thoughts and emotions, learn from them and share them with the world. He grew up in a little town in Pennsylvania called Pipersiville. He moved to Austin, TX in this mid twenties and now he is living in San Antonio with his wife and two boys. If you enjoy his writing, he encourages you to reach out to him at DigToFly.com. He wants to hear about how you've learned to grow from your own struggles. When his father passed it was focusing on gratitude that helped him get through one of the most difficult times in his life. It taught him the importance of bringing gratitude to every single situation. Whether it's a difficult situation like his father's death or amazing one like drinking ice cold tea by the river with his son. That's why he wants to bring more gratitude into the workplace. His work inside a fortune 500 company that regularly ranks in top 10 for best place to work has shown him the importance of gratitude and how it increases productivity and communication. If you want to learn more just go to DigToFly.com. He is also a big fan of traveling, meditation, Yoga, hikes in lush terrain and his family.

The original post is located here: https://digtofly.com/how-to-make-innovative-ideas-natural-process-in-your-career/ 

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Shayla Price with Neil Patel shares how emotional targeting converts more leads

Episode 450: How Emotional Targeting Converts More Leads by Shayla Price with Neil Patel on Marketing & Advertising

Neil Patel is a New York Times Bestselling author. The Wall Street Journal calls him a top influencer on the web, Forbes says he is one of the top 10 marketers, and Entrepreneur Magazine says he created one of the 100 most brilliant companies. He was recognized as a top 100 entrepreneur under the age of 30 by President Obama and a top 100 entrepreneur under the age of 35 by the United Nations.

The original post can be found here: https://neilpatel.com/blog/emotional-targeting-converts-more-leads/ 

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Stephen Warley of Life Skills That Matter tells you how to judge yourself and others less

Episode 449: How To Judge Yourself And Others Less by Stephen Warley of Life Skills That Matter on Energy & Productivity Tips

Stephen is a solopreneur business coach and founder of Life Skills That Matter. He is an advocate for your inner voice to help you finally create work that works for you! He’s frequently referred to by LSTM Accelerator Members as a “professional nudger” because he’s so passionate about seeing aspiring solopreneurs succeed.

The original post can be found here: https://lifeskillsthatmatter.com/judge-yourself-and-others-less/ 

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Steve Pavlina pushes you to go from part-time to full-time entrepreneurship

Episode 448: Is It Time for You to Stop Dabbling and Get Serious by Steve Pavlina on Part-Time vs. Full-Time Entrepreneurship

Steve Pavlina is widely recognized as one of the most successful personal development bloggers on the Internet, with his work attracting more than 100 million visits to his website, StevePavlina.com. He has written more than 1300 articles and recorded many audio programs on a broad range of self-help topics, including productivity, relationships, and spirituality. Steve has been quoted as an expert by the New York Times, USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, the Los Angeles Daily News, Self Magazine, The Guardian, and countless other publications. He's also a frequent guest on popular podcasts and radio shows.

The original post is located here: https://stevepavlina.com/blog/2012/12/is-it-time-for-you-to-stop-dabbling-and-get-serious/ 

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Brian Tracy shares 4 steps to show appreciation over the holidays

Episode 447: 4 Steps to Show Appreciation Over the Holidays by Brian Tracy on How To Empower & Appreciate Employees

Brian Tracy's goal is to help you achieve your personal and business goals faster and easier than you ever imagined. Brian Tracy has consulted for more than 1,000 companies and addressed more than 5,000,000 people in 5,000 talks and seminars throughout the US, Canada and 70 other countries worldwide. As a Keynote speaker and seminar leader, he addresses more than 250,000 people each year. He has studied, researched, written and spoken for 30 years in the fields of economics, history, business, philosophy and psychology. He is the top selling author of over 70 books that have been translated into dozens of languages.

The original post is located here: https://www.briantracy.com/blog/business-success/attitude-of-gratitude-holiday-season-self-esteem/ 

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Leo Babauta of Zen Habits talks about work productivity and optimal work habits

Episode 446: The Productive Sprint by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Work Productivity & Optimal Work Habits

Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create something amazing, find happiness.

The original post is located here: https://zenhabits.net/sprint/ 

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Steve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job helps you with your customer service skills. This is part 2 of 2.

Episode 445: [Part 2] Customer Service Skills: How Would You Handle These Awkward Situations by Steve Chou of MyWifeQuitHerJob

Steve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job carries both a bachelors and a masters degree in electrical engineering from Stanford University, but spent a good portion of his graduate education studying entrepreneurship and small business. When he and his wife had a child, they launched an online store to supplement their income, and quickly replaced Steve's wife's income stream through the new business. Steve blogs about it all at MyWifeQuitHerJob.com

The original post is located here: https://mywifequitherjob.com/should-you-trust-your-customers/ 

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Steve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job helps you with your customer service skills. This is part 1 of 2.

Episode 444: [Part 1] Customer Service Skills: How Would You Handle These Awkward Situations by Steve Chou of MyWifeQuitHerJob

Steve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job carries both a bachelors and a masters degree in electrical engineering from Stanford University, but spent a good portion of his graduate education studying entrepreneurship and small business. When he and his wife had a child, they launched an online store to supplement their income, and quickly replaced Steve's wife's income stream through the new business. Steve blogs about it all at MyWifeQuitHerJob.com

The original post is located here: https://mywifequitherjob.com/should-you-trust-your-customers/ 

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Cal Newport offers a freestyle approach for keeping the annoying little stuff under control

Episode 443: The Stable Mucking Method: A Freestyle Approach To Keeping the Annoying Little Stuff Under Control by Cal Newport

Cal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, who specializes in the theory of distributed algorithms. He previously earned his Ph.D. from MIT in 2009 and graduated from Dartmouth College in 2004.

In addition to studying the theoretical foundations of our digital age as a professor, Newport also writes about the impact of these technologies on the world of work.

His most recent book, Deep Work, argues that focus is the new I.Q. in the knowledge economy, and that individuals who cultivate their ability to concentrate without distraction will thrive.

The original post is located here: https://www.calnewport.com/blog/2008/11/18/the-stable-mucking-method-a-freestyle-approach-to-keeping-the-annoying-little-stuff-under-control/ 

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