Undisruptable

Here's a dirty little secret. I own a successful business. I know a fair number of other business owners, some of them worth nine figures. These are  people who take success very seriously.

None of them go to success seminars.

None.

Never did, even on their way up.

Because motivators suck. Most of them have no real business track record, so it's all showbiz shtick.

Save yourself some time: all you need to know about success in business can be condensed down to 62 words.

Read it here: https://ianwhitworth.net/7-steps-to-success-and-why-motivators-suck-by-ian-whitworth/

The story of a supplier where I used to spend $15K a year. They did solid work and were nice people. 

But they drove me away with one $3.80 invoice.

This week we discuss Reverse Magician syndrome, businesses drawing attention to the small things that irritate clients a lot. 

And how to avoid doing those things. 

Read it here https://ianwhitworth.net/15k-coffee-and-other-customer-annoyance/

What’s your definition of success?

That moment when you step back and think: I’ve made it. This is the destination I’ve been working my arse off for years to get to. It’s quite thrilling when it happens. I'll tell you mine in this episode. It wasn't selling my business, getting a Ferrari or anything like that.

Being able to say no to business opportunities that don't suit you is the greatest luxury of all. 

It's a better success goal than material wealth.

Original article here https://ianwhitworth.net/the-intoxicating-pleasure-of-no/

A big philosophical topic reduced down to a short, one-question quiz. It’s never wrong.

It has effects right through your business and personal life.

Written version here: https://ianwhitworth.net/are-you-good-or-bad-a-very-short-quiz/

It's easy to go into business with people. It can lead to wealth and good times. Or years of wasted work then a messy divorce. We've done both. Here are the 6 signs of business partners who will not only make money, but be an ongoing delight to work with. And call me a racial profiler if you like, but there is one nationality that stands above all others in the business game, and you should definitely consider going into business with them. Read the original story here The 6 Signs Of Great Business Partners.

Everyone likes to tell you how busy they are. It's boring. It's charmless. It wastes your golden opportunity to be interesting.

This week we look at how to network better, and be an all-round charming individual instead of boasting about how much you've got going on.

Read it and look at the pictures at the Motivation For Sceptics website.