Business, Career Advice

A Quick And Easy Survival Guide For Dealing With Assholes

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Have you ever worked with a person so nasty that you hated going to work? It’s sad, but some people can spoil everything.

In an ideal world, people would treat others with respect, patience, and kindness. I think that’s what we’re meant to do as humans beings.

Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from 161 til 180, and once the most powerful man on earth, said it best:

“In a sense, people are our proper occupation. Our job is to do them good and put up with them.”

But in real life, things are a bit different. Most of us face bullies, backstabbers, and arses who don’t respect others on a daily basis. In other words: Assholes are everywhere.

But Robert Sutton, author of The Asshole Survival Guide, is committed to change that.

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Books, Entrepreneurship

10 Timeless Books Every Entrepreneur Should Read

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Do you want to start a new business or grow your existing business? Being an entrepreneur is a lonely job.

But fortunately, you can always rely on books. Forget about going to networking events, meetups, or browsing the internet for useful advice.

To me, reading business books is the best use of my time. And in this article, you’ll find a list of books that have helped me with 6 skills I think every entrepreneur can benefit from:

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Business, Marketing

Being Different Beats Being Better

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I always thought that the best wins at anything. That might be true for sports. But not for life and business.

If you’re trying to build a profitable business or stable career, you might be approaching it all wrong. At least, I was. And I think that the common belief about success is also totally wrong.

I get it when it comes to sports. There’s only one place at the top. And to get to the top, you have to be the best. I only applaud that. In fact, I’m inspired by athletes like LeBron James, Christiano Ronaldo, Serena Williams, and others.

But business is different. Instead of being the best, you must strive for becoming the first. Al Ries and Jack Trout put it best in their classic marketing book, The 22 Immutable Laws Of Marketing:

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Business, Career Advice, Investing

The Power Of Compounding: Good Things Take Time

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Do you have a long list of goals, desires, and wants for your life? Do you want to learn more? Earn more? Improve your skills? Get the most out of your relationships? Live better?

All those things are good. Life is about moving forward and making consistent progress.

However, there’s one important thing about all this working, hustling, striving, and achieving more: You can’t do everything at the same time.

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