Tim Ferriss On How To Make The Press Love You As Much As The Press Loves Tim Ferriss

Tim Ferriss is brimming with advice for entrepreneurs who want to take a stab at empire building. Here's his take on wooing the media, honing your marketing skills, and why too much optimism can be a bad thing.

Stuck On Holiday Messages For Clients And Coworkers? Steal These

By David Lavenda

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12-10-2012

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06:00 PM

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holiday greetings

If you don’t have time to prepare personalized holiday messages (but want to look like you did), here are 7 pre-packaged greetings for the taking. And a happy holiday to you.

I learned from my mom that to run a growing business you need to set up a system for everything.

- Barbara Corcoran

Focus On Being Prepared

By 30 Second MBA

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12-10-2012

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04:15 PM

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30 Second MBA

If something isn't working, you can't let it catch you off guard. Ian Schafer, CEO and founder of Deep Focus, recommends making your organization nimble so you can respond rapidly to anything that comes your way.

Connected Commuting Can Keep Your Stress Levels Down

By Ariel Schwartz

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12-10-2012

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03:00 PM

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From the Web

Getting to work in traffic is hard and frustrating, but a new study has found that people who use crowdsourced traffic apps and services that connect them to other commuters tend to have a better time.

7 Young Entrepreneurs Changing The World With Their Businesses

By Morgan Clendaniel

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12-10-2012

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02:00 PM

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From the Web

These companies' founders are all members of a new generation of entrepreneurs who are looking to find disruptive ways of making money while also giving back.

How The Founder Of Charity: Water Went From Packing Clubs To Building Wells

By Rachael Chong

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12-10-2012

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01:30 PM

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From the Web

Scott Harrison talks about his crisis of faith and a journey that took him from a debaucherous world of club promotion to becoming a powerful force for clean water in Africa.

Why Most Venture-Backed Companies Fail

By Faisal Hoque

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12-10-2012

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01:00 PM

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failure

As many as 75 percent of venture-backed companies never return cash to investors. Here is how to improve the odds with better execution.

Purpose: How Truly Great Leaders Measure Their Companies

By Joey Reiman

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12-10-2012

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12:00 PM

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P&G

A larger purpose isn't just good karma. Leaders who instill their company with a greater mission have more motivated employees and more loyal customers.

Lower the activation energy for habits you want to adopt, and raise it for habits you want to avoid.

- Shawn Achor

Two Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Launch A Startup

By 30 Second MBA

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12-10-2012

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10:15 AM

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30 Second MBA

Uncertain whether or not you're ready for a startup? Peter Sims, founder of BLKSHP, has two questions for you.