Mistakes

9 Highly Successful Entrepreneurs Reveal the Biggest Startup Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Mistakes

9 Highly Successful Entrepreneurs Reveal the Biggest Startup Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

'Wantrepreneurs' have Swiss-cheese mindsets with too many holes in their thinking.
The Oracles | 8 min read
Don't Let Your Mistakes Define You ... Let Them Refine You

Don't Let Your Mistakes Define You ... Let Them Refine You

Author and founder Steve Sims talks about how the mistakes he's made in his career helped make him a better entrepreneur.
David Meltzer | 1 min read
Want to Retire Early? Do This One Thing.

Want to Retire Early? Do This One Thing.

Don't start with too much money. (Yes, really.)
The Oracles | 7 min read
Ja Rule on How He Learns From His Mistakes

Ja Rule on How He Learns From His Mistakes

Ja Rule talks about the importance of having a strong vision in entrepreneurship.
David Meltzer | 1 min read
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6 Assumptions That Can Kill Your Relationship With Your Employees

You may think you know your tight-knit team like the back of your hand, but they're not cut from the same cloth.
Tiffany Delmore | 6 min read

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