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SIX KEYS TO ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE

1. PURSUE WHAT YOU LOVE Passion is an incredible motivator. It fuels ‪#‎focus‬, ‪#‎resilience‬, and ‪#‎perseverance‬. 2. DO THE HARDEST WORK FIRST We all move instinctively toward ‪#‎pleasure‬ and away from ‪#‎pain‬. Most great performers, Ericsson and others have found, delay ‪#‎gratification‬ and take on the difficult work of practice in the mornings, before they do anything else. That's when most of us have the most ‪#‎energy‬ and the fewest distractions. 3. PRACTICE INTENSELY Practice intensely, without interruption for short periods of no longer than 90 minutes and then take a break. Ninety minutes appears to be the maximum amount of ‪#‎time‬ that we can bring the highest level of focus to any given activity. The evidence is equally strong that great performers practice no more than 4 hours a day. 4. SEEK EXPERT FEEDBACK, IN INTERMIT...

7 Things No One Told Me About Being an Entrepreneur

Many people become entrepreneurs because they want to take charge of their financial future and enjoy the freedom entrepreneurship can provide. While the allure of entrepreneurship is strong, there are some realities you should be aware of before you decide to take the leap. I hate to say it, but entrepreneurship isn't for everyone. If you're not prepared, you could end up turning your dream into a nightmare. Here are seven lessons I’ve learned over the last 24 years of being an entrepreneur that no one told me about before I took the leap. 1. It’s lonely at times Loneliness is an occupational hazard for entrepreneurs. Until you grow your business to the point of bringing on other people, it’s going to be a one-person show. This means extended periods of time alone, and that can get to you. Even us introverts need a little human interaction every now and then. You need to get out from time to time. It can be a coffee shop or co-working space, but go where people g...