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The Player vs The Observor

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In one of my latest interviews (I am in the process of hiring new staff) one of the complaints I received from a young Canadian graduate was how frustrating he found it, that conversations he’s been having since he’s been back have been unstimulating. Very…
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The hustle that became the space 1.2

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Feeling stuck in the process of bringing your dream to life?  Don’t stop. Never give up. Its full-scale realization could be just around the corner. When people ask about the high points of your life, you inevitably return to the times when you won.  Though…
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Some Fashioable Advice

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I have spent the last two years making the transition from career in fashion to design and culture where I feel it is mostly my calling and where I am comfortable working and flourishing. My work with fashion started when I was 18 in the…
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Self Discipline – the most important ingredient for success

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Success in life and business involves focused self-discipline. Embracing discipline involves learning to be patient, responsible, and leading a well balanced life. Starting and running a business requires a great deal of sacrifice and responsibility that is a critical element of success. Being discipline offers…
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Scale it up so you don’t mess it up

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Do you feel you have surpassed that second stage phase of your business and your ready to turn your business into the next phase? As a person who has a startup that is moving into the SME stage and growing at 300% per year, all…
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No Sponsership Please

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I can’t stand the word sponsorship. I have heard it too many times and too close apart since I have moved back. Most ideas require seed money, or start up capital. Most people are too scared to borrow or ask others for it. So we…
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More Women in Business 1.0

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An eye opening report by the Supreme Council for women show that we are falling behind when it comes to unemployment with the percentage rising and with less vacancies reserved for women. A great way to combat this issue would be to create more women…
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Meditation 101

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I recently attended Robin Sharma’s conference in Bahrain, “Lead without a title” and he blew my mind away. I am not the biggest fan of his book, The Monk who sold his Ferrari. I found that I got bored rather quick and off it went…
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Lowdown on the four hour week

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My September read of the month has been the four hour week by Timothy Ferriss. Yes I am in a book club by myself and yes I am thoroughly enjoying it. Our lives are getting busier, and the whole world is throwing more and more…
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Just Say Yes

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One of the most puzzling plagues of this region, is how often you hear the word no. From the parents, from your friends, from corporations, from sponsors, and so forth. The No Plague is a catchy one. It creates an intense domino effect that filters…
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