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How to Distinguish the Product CEO

In a startup, I would be what you consider a COO. I don’t know how to make ANYTHING, except skin toner. Don’t ask me how I know how to make it. It’s a weird thing to know how to make. I don’t even know why I know how to make it. Since I don’t know … Read more

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What I Did When I Realized That My Work Was Pointless

I have worked hard at every venture I put my mind to. In the past, I’ve tried to build up multiple start ups from the ground. I tried to swerve my way to financial success. I wanted to have it all.  Money. Power. Respect.  In my journey, I’ve had anything that could go wrong… Go wrong on … Read more

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The Reason Why Some Intelligent People Fail to Achieve Their Potential

There is only one answer here. Over analyzing probability. What is the chance of creating an empire like Apple? Slim to none. How about Microsoft? The same. To be President? You only have one shot every four years, and only one person wins the seat. So… To shoot for the stars, I have to risk … Read more

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We Thought We Were Left for Dead

Death  can be a touchy subject. My take on death is it can be one of the scariest events we’ll ever  face, especially when you’re over 90% certain that you won’t make it out  of a scenario alive. I’ve been in a scenario much like this  as of two years ago. I took a trip … Read more

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Blueprints: the Ultimate Guide on How to Thoroughly Screw up Your Life

These are some things that led me down a road to where I hated absolutely everything about myself: Don’t learn from your mistakes. Continue to make the same mistakes, over and over. Surround yourself with the wrong crowd. You become a product of your environment. Eventually, you will no longer know who you used to be. Chase … Read more

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The Power of No! (Yes, without the W)

Last month, someone whom I consider to be one of my best friends had decided to send me something in the mail.  He sent me a gift that surpasses all gifts.  Something he had created not only by himself, but with his lovely wife as well. This man… He may even be more than a … Read more

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Buying a Car: The Best Bargaining Techniques when Buying a Car from a Dealer

Back in 2005-2007, I used to sell vehicles. I was the #2 top selling sales person at both of the stores of where I worked. When I was working at a high volume dealership, I was averaging about 23 vehicle sales a month. I felt that I could provide the insight necessary on what consumers … Read more

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The Best Way to Get an Unvested Co-Founder to Resign

On Quora, I was asked what the best way to get a co-founder who is uninterested and not pulling his weight to resign. The other co-founders are trying to structure an agreement where all parties are happy and are willing to give the guy some equity, even though they have very little in their bank … Read more

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What Quora is and Why You Should Provide Your Knowledge There for Free

Someone on Quora asked: Why should I provide my knowledge to Quora for free? This was my response: Quora is a knowledge market where some of the most profound questions are answered by some of the most brilliant minds known to man, from scientists to astronauts to PhD’s, attorneys, venture capitalists, angel investors and engineers. … Read more

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The Most Important Things to Consider when Choosing a Life Partner

Through the grapevine, we’ve heard it many times.  That a happy wife (or husband) equates to a happy life.  This carries over into all aspects other of life, whether it be personal, business or even recreational.  In order to have a successful career, most of us have to look at the most important things at … Read more