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How to Ask for Advice and Get People to Commit the Time to Answer

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People often ask me for advice on fundraising, generating deal flow, hiring, increasing visibility , triathlons, babies, etc.--a As is the case with any major company, career, or life function, the breadth of information one could pass along in each of these areas could fill a book. Apparently, this doesn’t just happen in cartoons.

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7 EO members share the best business advice they ever received

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Here’s what seven EO members shared when asked, “What is the best business advice you ever received?” Arnie Malham, EO Nashville, founder, Better Book Club ; author and speaker, Worth Doing Wrong. The advice that would set me on a path to entrepreneurial stardom. ” If I outgrow you, I will fire you! “If

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Business Book Bonanza: 10 Must-Read Gems To Skyrocket Your Business

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Look no further than these top business book recommendations from 10 successful Australian entrepreneurs who are all active members of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO). From timeless classics to modern best-sellers, the following books have influenced the way these entrepreneurs think and operate their businesses.

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Pomp and Reality: Real advice for today’s graduates

Entrepreneurs' Organization

After the video of his speech went viral, McCullough went on to write a book, also titled You Are Not Special. The post Pomp and Reality: Real advice for today’s graduates appeared first on. To the surprise of the audience, his theme was “you are not special,” poking fun at and highlighting the downside of the students’ privilege.

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Surbhi Sarna's new book on entrepreneurship

Y Combinator

YC Group Partner Surbhi Sarna has written a book called Without a Doubt , and today it goes on sale. I have no idea how Surbhi managed to write a book while also being a Group Partner at YC (a more-than-full-time job!). It's a must-read for anyone interested in healthcare.

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The best advice startups will never follow

Berkonomics

None of this advice has changed… Let me tell you a few short hair–raising stories of entrepreneurs who have raised money and regretted it later. The post The best advice startups will never follow first appeared on BERKONOMICS. Here are some rules that entrepreneurs almost always ignore to their future peril.

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The Problem with Startup Advice

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I'm often the last one to leave an event, held back by the most persistant of entrepreneurs trying to squeeze as much advice as they can out of me. Often times, the advice is terrible or impractical. I read this book, " Why We Make Mistake s " and it talks a lot about "recall bias". On average, it's probably nonsensical.

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