“Buy products from women-owned companies. Tell your daughter about them, via their products and websites. Most companies now have a decent founder/inventor bio on their sites. These up-and-comer profiles are some of the most vibrant, contemporary stories you can find online.”
How to Write a Winning Proposal
“As much as it may pain some, all business transactions boil down to dollars made or dollars saved.”
Begin Before You Think You’re Ready
“Embarrassment is a momentum-killer and a dream-killer. When you let your fear of being laughed at override your pursuit of success, your dreams die and you give your power to deadbeats who have no business commenting on your life.”
What You Can Learn About Niche Marketing from Food Stalls
“Hawker store owners would rather specialize and be renown for one spectacular dish, than cook a lot of dishes that are just OK. They’re not concerned about being everything to everyone.”
Snooze Is a Trap
“In or out, yes or no, on to the next thing. Snooze is not for you.”
Time Is Your Most Valuable Resource as a Leader
“Delegating is a gift with two recipients. You get more time, and someone else gains valuable experience.”
in Order to Grow Your Audience You Need to Talk to Your Audience
“When we talk to our audience, and do so regularly, we can transform everything, from the entire arc of a series of episodes, to tiny pockets of copywriting to promote the show. I urge you: Talk to subscribers. It’s our unfair advantage over those who refuse. And why? Because they think it doesn’t scale.”
Saying No Is the Ultimate Productivity Hack
“Saying no saves you time in the future. Saying yes costs you time in the future. No is a form of time credit. You retain the ability to spend your future time however you want. Yes is a form of time debt. You have to pay back your commitment at some point. No is a decision. Yes is a responsibility.”
How to Rewrite the Story of Your Life
“The stories of our life are malleable. We can rewrite them as often as we want. In doing so, we create a new reality for ourselves.”
10 Ideas For The Interested This Week
“Insecurity is a waste of time.” — Diane von Furstenberg