Back in 1990, Jim McDermott gave me a sticker with a picture of a weird little doll on it.

In today’s episode, I tell the story of that weird doll, and the even weirder power it has, and how you can use it for good.

(BTW, I don’t believe in ‘woo-woo’!)

Music: “Lachaim”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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It may seem like I lose it in this one – talking about potatoes and cantaloupes – but there is a point!

These days we’re conditioned to expect instant gratification, but the good stuff – the really good stuff – takes a little longer.

But, boy, is it worth the extra effort and the wait!

Music: “Lachaim”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Well, that was a heavy week!

But it still ended on a high – and during it, I got to talk to some people who really wanted to help, I gained a new listener, and I discovered a whole new workout!

Music: “Lachaim”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Over the last couple of days, I’ve spent more hours than I care to count talking to tech support about issues on my website – and even more hours on hold just waiting to speak to them.

It can’t be easy working in tech support – everyone you deal with is already having a bad day. There are so many things they would rather be doing than calling you right now.

And, as an average non-techie, I know I’m in for a hard time – it’s like trying to converse and describe complex concepts in a language I barely recognise.

No wonder folks at either end of the phone line can get frustrated.

So here are a few suggestions to improve the whole experience for us all.

Music: “Lachaim”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Thought I was having some tech challenges yesterday - but now I look back on that as 'The Good Old Days'!

Even when things are going badly, though, never lose site of the goal...

...and, remember, you will always be able to find a lesson and something of value - and I found plenty here :)

 

Music: "Lachaim"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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We cover a lot of ground today, so here goes!

1) We’re already living in the future

2) I get confused by tech

3) You now have two choices

4) It doesn’t matter what you decide…

5) …So long as you stick with it, and

6) No whingeing!

Music: “Lachaim”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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There’s a big difference between being broke and being poor – but most people think they’re the same thing.

Clearly, you don’t want to be broke – but, even if you’re broke, you can still avoid being poor.

In today’s episode, I talk about why it’s important to your future success that you do just that.

Music: “Lachaim”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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If you’re going through a rough patch – which, as an entrepreneur, will happen – it’s easy to forget to take time out to show gratitude.

But leaving gratitude out of your life is a big mistake.

So I took time out on a Saturday to show my gratitude to you.

Music: “Lachaim”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Of course, breaking free from corporate life and starting out on chasing down your own future is scary.

But you’ve done scary before – lots of times – and it turned out OK, didn’t it?

Music: “Lachaim”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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It’s all very well having folks tell you to ‘let things go’ but what if you’re the sort of person that doesn’t find that easy?

And what if you’re the sort of person who remembers an incident years later and still gets wound up by it?

What then?

Music: “Lachaim”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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