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We often set artificial limitations on our abilities in life. For example, we may believe that we’ll never be good at creative writing, public speaking, or other valuable skills. In some cases, we reach these conclusions based on a few early attempts that either didn’t go well or ended with a negative experience.

Mindset by Carol S. Dweck is about unlocking our full potential by maintaining a growth mindset. Rather than assuming our abilities are static or fixed, this mindset recognizes that we can develop new skills over time. So, by switching from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset, we can unlock new options for ourselves and others.

With that in mind, let’s explore my three favorite insights from the book.

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Content by Rick Kettner
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In this episode, I share two powerful strategies for breaking out of a startup rut. It's all too common for startup founders to get caught up in difficult decisions or overwhelm. Fortunately, the two strategies we'll cover here can help you get your startup back on track.

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In this episode, we explore how to build a startup growth equation by identifying effective growth levers for your specific business. By doing so, you can avoid getting caught up in energy-consuming strategies that provide minimal results. So let's dive deep into how to build a growth equation for your business and what it means to choose a north star metric.

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THE BEST STARTUP BOOKS
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THE BEST BUSINESS STRATEGY BOOKS
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THE BEST MARKETING BOOKS
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In this episode, we explore how to choose the best startup metrics to accurately measure progress for your startup. Choosing the right metrics is critical in gathering accurate data on whether or not you are moving in the right direction. Poorly selected metrics can often become more of a distraction and create general confusion, rather than provide you with any useful feedback. So, let’s look at a powerful framework that will help you determine the metrics that will ultimately matter in the success of your business.

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THE BEST STARTUP BOOKS
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THE BEST BUSINESS STRATEGY BOOKS
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THE BEST MARKETING BOOKS
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THE BEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT BOOKS
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THE BEST PRODUCTIVITY BOOKS
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In this episode, we explore how to choose co-founders for your startup. Choosing a great co-founder can make all the difference in your startup's success. However, poorly selected co-founders can overcomplicate decisions, slow your progress, and hurt the culture of the business. So, let’s look at what makes a GREAT co-founder, what makes a POOR co-founder, and how to navigate difficult co-founder decisions.

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THE BEST STARTUP BOOKS
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THE BEST BUSINESS STRATEGY BOOKS
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THE BEST MARKETING BOOKS
📚 https://youtu.be/3KEr24pliIk

THE BEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT BOOKS
📚 https://youtu.be/Tvxd89zTyM4

THE BEST PRODUCTIVITY BOOKS
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THE BEST SELF-HELP BOOKS
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Content by Rick Kettner
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In this episode, we'll explore my biggest startup regrets as an entrepreneur, relating to my current venture. I will share how I’m spending my time, important thoughts and reflections, and describe what I wish I had done differently knowing what I know now. Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications if you're interested in following along with future episodes.

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You can find my reading lists and book summaries here:
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THE BEST STARTUP BOOKS
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THE BEST BUSINESS STRATEGY BOOKS
📚 https://youtu.be/NX1bcEz6Rt8

THE BEST MARKETING BOOKS
📚 https://youtu.be/3KEr24pliIk

THE BEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT BOOKS
📚 https://youtu.be/Tvxd89zTyM4

THE BEST PRODUCTIVITY BOOKS
📚 https://youtu.be/TLT3OhX5yKw

THE BEST SELF-HELP BOOKS
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Content by Rick Kettner
Produced by Kyle Trienke

In this episode, we'll explore the importance of accountability and support for entrepreneurs. I'll also be addressing why this is so critical when growing your own business. A great support system will greatly improve accountability, objectivity, and talking through challenges. Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications if you're interested in following along with future episodes.

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You can find my reading lists and book summaries here:
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THE BEST STARTUP BOOKS
📚 https://youtu.be/0CIy6Gvc6A0

THE BEST BUSINESS STRATEGY BOOKS
📚 https://youtu.be/NX1bcEz6Rt8

THE BEST MARKETING BOOKS
📚 https://youtu.be/3KEr24pliIk

THE BEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT BOOKS
📚 https://youtu.be/Tvxd89zTyM4

THE BEST PRODUCTIVITY BOOKS
📚 https://youtu.be/TLT3OhX5yKw

THE BEST SELF-HELP BOOKS
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Content by Rick Kettner
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In this episode, we'll explore how to hire the right people for your startup. Recruiting talented people plays a critical role in the success of your venture. So, I’m going to share my thoughts on when to hire, who to hire, and how to collaborate more effectively. Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications if you're interested in following along with future episodes.

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THE BEST STARTUP BOOKS
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THE BEST BUSINESS STRATEGY BOOKS
📚 https://youtu.be/NX1bcEz6Rt8

THE BEST MARKETING BOOKS
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THE BEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT BOOKS
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THE BEST PRODUCTIVITY BOOKS
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In this seventh episode of The Startup Vlog, we'll explore how to make faster startup progress. This involves getting clear on your top priorities and finding ways to improve productivity. Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications if you're interested in following along with future episodes.

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You can find my reading lists and book summaries here:
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THE BEST STARTUP BOOKS
📚 https://youtu.be/0CIy6Gvc6A0

THE BEST BUSINESS STRATEGY BOOKS
📚 https://youtu.be/NX1bcEz6Rt8

THE BEST MARKETING BOOKS
📚 https://youtu.be/3KEr24pliIk

THE BEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT BOOKS
📚 https://youtu.be/Tvxd89zTyM4

THE BEST PRODUCTIVITY BOOKS
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THE BEST SELF-HELP BOOKS
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Content by Rick Kettner
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In this sixth episode of The Startup Vlog, I talk about how to build a minimum viable product or MVP. It's a powerful way to test the core assumptions of your startup with real customers quickly and inexpensively. Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications if you're interested in following along with future episodes.

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You can find my reading lists and book summaries here:
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THE BEST STARTUP BOOKS
📚 https://youtu.be/0CIy6Gvc6A0

THE BEST BUSINESS STRATEGY BOOKS
📚 https://youtu.be/NX1bcEz6Rt8

THE BEST MARKETING BOOKS
📚 https://youtu.be/3KEr24pliIk

THE BEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT BOOKS
📚 https://youtu.be/Tvxd89zTyM4

THE BEST PRODUCTIVITY BOOKS
📚 https://youtu.be/TLT3OhX5yKw

THE BEST SELF-HELP BOOKS
📚 https://youtu.be/aLqq86Cphl8

Content by Rick Kettner
Produced by Kyle Trienke