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Michael Levitt of Breakfast Leadership shares two short posts covering strategies to implement in your business and 5 ways to impress your B2B clients

Episode 345: 4 Strategies to Implement in Your Business AND 5 Ways To Impress Your B2B Clients by Michael Levitt

Michael Levitt is the founder & Chief Burnout Officer of The Breakfast Leadership Network, a San Diego and Toronto-based burnout media firm. He is a Certified NLP and CBT Therapist, and is one of the world's leading authorities in burnout recovery and prevention.  He is also a Fortune 500 consultant, #1 bestselling author, and host of the Breakfast Leadership Show, a top 200 podcast on iTunes. He is a 2x Top 20 Global Thought Leader on Culture with Thinkers360. He is a former Healthcare executive, CIO, and CFO overseeing $ 2 Billion budgets, so he’s seen and done it all.

The original posts are located here: https://www.breakfastleadership.com/blog/4-strategies-to-implement-in-your-business-growth-strategy & https://www.breakfastleadership.com/blog/2021/8/16/5-ways-to-impress-your-b2b-clients 

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Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog asks if passions are serendipitously discovered or painstakingly constructed

Episode 344: Are Passions Serendipitously Discovered or Painstakingly Constructed by Cal Newport on Deep Work

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: http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/11/24/are-passions-serendipitously-discovered-or-painstakingly-constructed/ 

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Brian Tracy talks about how to build an international business and sell your products with global marketing

Episode 343: How to Build an International Business & Sell Your Products With Global Marketing by Brian Tracy

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/global-marketing/ 

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Leo Babauta of Zen Habits introduces a simple productivity system for getting amazing things done

Episode 342: Ultra-Simple 3-Step Productivity System for Getting Amazing Things Done by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Efficiency

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/ultra-simple-3-step-productivity-system-for-getting-amazing-things-done/ 

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Dr. Jeff Cornwall talks about how pitching investors has changed after COVID

Episode 341: Pitching Investors in the Post-COVID World by Dr. Jeff Cornwall on Tips For Making Business Deals Over Video

Dr. Cornwall has spent more than forty years as a serial entrepreneur and teacher of entrepreneurs. In the 1970’s he started several small businesses and was involved in various family ventures. In the late 1980’s, following several years in academics, Dr. Cornwall co-founded Atlantic Behavioral Health Systems in Raleigh, NC and spent nearly a decade leading the company as President/CEO. After growing to more than 300 employees, he and his partners sold most of their healthcare holdings. After the sale, Dr. Cornwall decided it was time to return to the classroom to share his experience and knowledge with aspiring entrepreneurs. Dr. Cornwall remains active as an entrepreneur with the digital content venture he co-founded in 2014, Entrepreneurial Mind, LLC.

Dr. Cornwall’s blog, which launched in 2003, is among the most popular blogs focusing on small business and entrepreneurship. It was named One of the 100 Best Websites for Entrepreneurs by Forbes magazine. His writing has been quoted in Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur, Inc, Forbes, and US News and World Report. He is a contributor to Forbes. He has authored nine books and numerous articles on entrepreneurship.

The original post is located here: https://drjeffcornwall.com/2021/02/03/pitching-investors-in-the-post-covid-world/ 

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Steve Pavlina shares 10 ways to relaxify your workspace. This is part 2 of 2.

Episode 340: [Part 2] 10 Ways to Relaxify Your Workspace by Steve Pavlina on How To Create A Productive Work Environment

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://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2006/06/10-ways-to-relaxify-your-workspace/ 

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Steve Pavlina shares 10 ways to relaxify your workspace. This is part 1 of 2.

Episode 339: [Part 1] 10 Ways to Relaxify Your Workspace by Steve Pavlina on How To Create A Productive Work Environment

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://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2006/06/10-ways-to-relaxify-your-workspace/ 

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Chris Guillebeau talks about whether or not financial success will follow you if you do what you love

Episode 338: Will Financial Success Follow You if You Do What You Love by Chris Guillebeau on How to Pursue Your Passions

Chris Guillebeau is a New York Times bestselling author and modern-day explorer. He is the author of 5 books and his daily podcast, Side Hustle School, is downloaded more than 2 million times a month. Every summer in Portland, Oregon, Chris hosts the World Domination Summit, a gathering of creative, remarkable people with thousands in attendance. Chris is also the founder of Pioneer Nation, Unconventional Guides, the Travel Hacking Cartel, and numerous other projects. During a lifetime of self-employment that included a four-year commitment as a volunteer executive in West Africa, he visited every country in the world (193 in total) before his 35th birthday.

The original post is located here: https://chrisguillebeau.com/will-financial-success-follow-you-if-you-do-what-you-love/ 

Tune in to the “I Make a Living” podcast to hear today’s most successful entrepreneurs talk candidly with host Damona Hoffman about how they’ve shaped their careers.

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Nick Loper talks about the personal and entrepreneurial benefits of taking a cold shower each day

Episode 337: The Cold Shower Challenge by Nick Loper of Side Hustle Nation on Building a Habit of Pushing Yourself

Nick Loper of Side Hustle Nation is an entrepreneur involved in a variety of projects. He started the website because he believes in the hustle. After all, what’s riskier: starting a business, or relying on your job as your only source of income? He used to work full-time for a giant corporation, but built his business during the night and weekends... and you can do it too.

The original post is located here: https://www.sidehustlenation.com/cold-showers/ 

Tune in to the “I Make a Living” podcast to hear today’s most successful entrepreneurs talk candidly with host Damona Hoffman about how they’ve shaped their careers.

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Mike Smerklo reminds entrepreneurs that they can expect a lot of things

Episode 336: As An Entrepreneur You Can Expect a Lot of Things by Mike Smerklo on Preparing to Start a Business

Mike Smerklo is an experienced entrepreneur, investor and business leader driven by the desire to turn ideas into reality. Having bought and scaled a small business into a publicly traded company worth nearly a billion dollars in value, he has a deep understanding of the hard work, dedication and grit that truly powers successful entrepreneurship. Today, as the co-founder and managing director of Next Coast Ventures, Smerklo is a champion for a new generation of entrepreneurs building disruptive companies in big markets. His new book, Mr. Monkey and Me (Scribe Media, Nov. 17 2020), is a “real talk” guide for entrepreneurs who want to cut through the noise to cultivate a mindset that supports greatness.

The original post is located here: https://www.mikesmerklo.com/as-an-entrepreneur-you-can-expect-a-lot-of-things/ 

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