A Decade Of Business Advice

Summary

• I learned to promise late and deliver early; it builds trust and surprises people in a good way.
• Always aim to learn fast but trust people slowly; rushing trust can lead to mistakes.
• Bet big when you see an opportunity but test small; this helps manage risks.
• Give to others first before asking for something in return; it's all about building solid relationships.
• Ignore opinions but treasure facts; opinions can be misleading, while facts are your guide.
• Promote what you love effectively but never put others down; focus on positive promotion.
• Disregard the doubters; believe in yourself and keep pushing forward.
• Persist always; stop only when necessary because giving up isn't an option.

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How To Take Action

I would suggest implementing the concept of promising late and delivering early. This means setting realistic deadlines and then pleasantly surprising your clients by finishing ahead of time. It builds trust and makes people happy.

A good way of approaching new relationships is to learn fast but trust slowly. Take the time to observe and evaluate who you are working with before placing your full trust in them. This helps avoid rushed mistakes.

For opportunities, bet big but test small. Before going all in, start with a small test to see if it’s worth the investment. This minimizes risk and can save you time and money.

Always try giving first before expecting anything in return. Whether it's time, advice, or help, this builds strong and meaningful connections with others.

Ignore opinions that don’t come from informed sources. Instead, treasure and follow the facts, as they will guide you correctly.

Promote what you love without putting others down. Focus on sharing the positives of what you are passionate about rather than being negative about others.

A good mindset is to disregard doubters and continuously believe in yourself. People's doubts can hold you back; focusing on your capabilities will keep you pushing forward.

Lastly, persist always. Resolve to keep going until something truly needs to stop. Having perseverance is key to achieving your goals.