Drastic change creates an estrangement from the self, and generates a need for a new birth of a new identity. And it perhaps depends on the way this need is satisfied whether the process of change runs smoothly or is attended with convulsions and explosions. Eric Hoffer The Temper of Our Time E.
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Drastic Change, Self-identity, Transformation, Eric Hoffer, Personal Growth, Adaptation
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“Entrepreneurs should always be learning, growing, and evolving.” Michael Gerber
Continuous Learning, Entrepreneurial Growth, Self Evolution, Learning, Growth, Evolution
Michael Gerber Continuous Learning, Entrepreneurial Growth, Self Evolution, Learning, Growth, Evolution“Look at what is average in your area, your industry, and your company and then be better. That could be as simple as reading another book each month or attending a seminar each year. On the other hand, it also means acknowledging what 'average' actually is and how you, as the owner, arrive at that figure.” Michael Gerber
Continuous Improvement, Industry Standards, Owner Excellence, Improvement, Standards, Excellence
Michael Gerber Continuous Improvement, Industry Standards, Owner Excellence, Improvement, Standards, Excellence“Without concentration, a business will be ordinary in every respect, because it will have no presence, no inner force, no way to attract the people upon whom it depends for its very existence - employees, customers, suppliers, and lenders.” Michael Gerber
Business Presence, Focus Power, Stakeholder Attraction, Presence, Power, Attraction
Michael Gerber Business Presence, Focus Power, Stakeholder Attraction, Presence, Power, Attraction“If you haven't created the time as an owner to understand why people are choosing your model over your competition, then you are only managing the business that comes in the door, not actively seeking it out.” Michael Gerber
Owner Focus, Competitive Advantage, Business Growth, Focus, Advantage, Growth
Michael Gerber Owner Focus, Competitive Advantage, Business Growth, Focus, Advantage, Growth“Ouspensky was saying that hell on earth is life as we have always lived it, and heaven on earth is breaking free of our long-standing patterns.” Michael Gerber
Life Patterns, Personal Growth, Freedom Choices, Patterns, Growth, Choices
Michael Gerber Life Patterns, Personal Growth, Freedom Choices, Patterns, Growth, Choices“Nobody knew they needed a smart phone, an automobile, or even a cheeseburger from a drive through window.” Michael Gerber
Innovation Demand, Unseen Needs, Market Creation, Innovation, Needs, Market
Michael Gerber Innovation Demand, Unseen Needs, Market Creation, Innovation, Needs, Market“Your job is to prepare yourself and your business for growth.” Michael Gerber
Growth Preparation, Business Planning, Entrepreneurial Readiness, Preparation, Planning, Readiness
Michael Gerber Growth Preparation, Business Planning, Entrepreneurial Readiness, Preparation, Planning, Readiness“Don't become an entrepreneur just to create another job for yourself. Aim for building a scalable business.” Michael Gerber
Scalable Business, Entrepreneurial Goals, Job Creation, Scalable, Goals, Creation
Michael Gerber Scalable Business, Entrepreneurial Goals, Job Creation, Scalable, Goals, Creation“In the development of your Marketing Strategy, it is absolutely imperative that you forget about your dreams, forget about your visions, forget about your interests, forget about what you want—forget about everything but your customer!” Michael Gerber
Marketing Strategy, Customer Focus, Business Priorities, Strategy, Focus, Priorities
Michael Gerber Marketing Strategy, Customer Focus, Business Priorities, Strategy, Focus, Priorities“With no clear picture of how you wish your life to be, how on earth are you going to live it?” Michael Gerber
Life Vision, Clarity, Personal Growth, Goal Setting, Self-awareness, Direction
Michael Gerber Life Vision, Clarity, Personal Growth, Goal Setting, Self-awareness, Direction“Work on your business, rather than in it, with a full understanding of why it is absolutely necessary for you to do so.” Michael Gerber
Business Strategy, Entrepreneurial Focus, Operational Efficiency, Strategy, Focus, Efficiency
Michael Gerber Business Strategy, Entrepreneurial Focus, Operational Efficiency, Strategy, Focus, Efficiency“Stop wearing all the hats in your business and start delegating tasks to competent individuals.” Michael Gerber
Task Delegation, Business Management, Team Building, Delegation, Management, Building
Michael Gerber Task Delegation, Business Management, Team Building, Delegation, Management, Building“There is no such thing as undesirable work,” he continued. “There are only people who see certain kinds of work as undesirable. People who use every excuse in the world to justify why they have to do work they hate to do. People who look upon their work as a punishment for who they are and where they stand in the world, rather than as an opportunity to see themselves as they really are.” Michael Gerber
Work Perspective, Personal Growth, Opportunity Mindset, Perspective, Growth, Mindset
Michael Gerber Work Perspective, Personal Growth, Opportunity Mindset, Perspective, Growth, Mindset“It’s time for me to challenge my imagination and to begin the process of shaping an entirely new life. And the best way to do that anywhere in this whole wide opportunity-filled world is to create an exciting new business.” Michael Gerber
New Life, Business Creation, Entrepreneurial Imagination, Life, Creation, Imagination
Michael Gerber New Life, Business Creation, Entrepreneurial Imagination, Life, Creation, Imagination“Successful entrepreneurs understand the importance of systematizing their operations.” Michael Gerber
Operational Systems, Entrepreneurial Success, Business Efficiency, Systems, Success, Efficiency
Michael Gerber Operational Systems, Entrepreneurial Success, Business Efficiency, Systems, Success, Efficiency“Understand this - as a new company, if you don't know how to get interested prospects into your company, then you don't have a company. At the same time, if you, as an owner, have to drive every lead into your business, then you need a real lead generation strategy.” Michael Gerber
Lead Generation, Business Growth, Prospect Engagement, Generation, Growth, Engagement
Michael Gerber Lead Generation, Business Growth, Prospect Engagement, Generation, Growth, Engagement“For decades, I've spoken of McDonald's as one of the premier examples of how to build a company, scale it, and ultimately sell it.” Michael Gerber
McDonald’s Example, Business Scaling, Success Model, Entrepreneurship Lessons, Franchise System, Legacy
Michael Gerber McDonald’s Example, Business Scaling, Success Model, Entrepreneurship Lessons, Franchise System, Legacy“Your Dream, Vision, Purpose, and Mission all come together when you bring products to market - so make sure you're bringing your best.” Michael Gerber
Dream And Vision, Purpose-driven, Product Launch, Entrepreneurial Mission, Business Excellence, Success
Michael Gerber Dream And Vision, Purpose-driven, Product Launch, Entrepreneurial Mission, Business Excellence, Success“To The Manager, then, The Technician becomes a problem to be managed. To The Technician, The Manager becomes a meddler to be avoided. To both of them, The Entrepreneur is the one who got them into trouble in the first place!” Michael Gerber
Manager Technician, Entrepreneur Dynamics, Workplace Roles, Manager, Dynamics, Roles
Michael Gerber Manager Technician, Entrepreneur Dynamics, Workplace Roles, Manager, Dynamics, Roles