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July 31, 2014
The Dreaded Call at the Office
I got a call from my boss today.
He said, “Is everything OK at the office?”
I said, “It’s a little hectic, but no problem. Everything is under control.”
“Great,” he said, “but can I ask you a favour?”
I said, “Sure, what is it.”
He said, “Can you speed it up a little, I’m in the foursome behind you.”
Oops!
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July 19, 2014
Lessons from Rory at the British Open
Very impressive leading the British open from the first day, Rory McIlroy is at -16 on Saturday afternoon. 
Driving 340 yards and avoiding the rough helps. Sergio and Fowler are fading and Tiger is not threatening from the last group and a long way back.
Rory obviously has a ton of talent, but he also demonstrates the characteristics required to succeed in business too: dedication, hard work, persistence and patience.
We’ll see if he can continue Sunday to win his third Major.
Go get it, Rory!
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July 17, 2014
Apparently I’m an APE!
Before you agree too quickly, let me explain the acronym APE: Author, Publisher, Entrepreneur, “How to publish a Book,” is the title of an excellent book by Guy Kawasaki.
I’m rea
ding it carefully and using it as my primary reference guide to deal with all the business issues related to publishing a book. It turns out writing one is the easy part. Hundreds of thousands of new authors get one out every year. The hard part is getting it published, then marketing it.
This book helps with the publishing and marketing part. A very comprehensive book by Kawasaki, who has already proven he knows what he’s talking about by having a dozen successful books on the market, and Shawn Welch who is the technical expert. I recommend it. 
And I’m discovering that the writing part is also only part of the appeal in getting a book published. The marketing and sales side appeals to my competitive entrepreneurial spirit. So apparently I do qualify as an APE.
And the next book is on it’s way to the publisher. Now back to selling the first one. Wanna buy a book?
In Canada go to Amazon.ca: http://bit.ly/DIYBPln or Indigo/Chapters.ca: http://bit.ly/DIYBpCH
In the US go to Amazon.com: http://bit.ly/DIY-US
Then let me know what you think. If you like it, please tell everybody!
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July 7, 2014
Canadians at Wimbledon
A great weekend for Canadians at Wimbledon.
Eugenie Bouchard is runner-up in the final,
Milos Raonic loses to Roger Federer in the semi-final and Vasek Pospisil wins in men’s doubles.
Impressive results getting the attention of media, fans and opponents. All three are young contenders that can only get better and do better.
That is a theme that also works for entrepreneurs. Learn from your losses, then get back into the fray with new tactics, skills and energy.
The winning will come soon – for these young tennis stars and for you.
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June 20, 2014
Why Business is Like Golf
Even the good shots can end up badly. And vice versa. So take your best shot and hope for the best. That great drive (or proposal) may have gone too far and ended up in the rough. And sometimes a terrible slice (or bad sales call) can actually bounce off a tree and end up right where you wanted to be.
Every problem is just another challenge. It was not supposed to end up in the rough and behind a tree, but now you have a chance to work on your “recovery” shot.
Work on the fundamentals. You cannot get better if you don’t understand and master the basic principles, techniques and foundation of a good swing (or business). As Arnie Palmer apparently advised one angry amateur, “you’re not good enough to get that upset about poor results.”
Choose and use the right tools and equipment. Technology keeps making the game easier, but make sure it is the right equipment for you and your plan. And don’t try to use an 8-iron for a long, low fade, when a 4-iron is the right tool. Same for a home office $129 accounting package when your business is doing plus $2 million a year.
Know the rules and play fair. Even if nobody catches you cheating, you know you don’t deserve the credit you’re getting for a good game. Kidding yourself about your score doesn’t work in business either.
Continuous learning and determined practice are the disciplines of champions. If the Number One golfer in the world is still adjusting his swing with a new coach, what are you doing to be better and do better?
It’s easier if you lower your expectations and have good excuses. But you want more, right?
Learn from your mistakes. You will inevitably have an occasional bad shot, a bad hole or a bad day. It may just be bad luck, a bad idea, or a bad swing, but continuously analyse what you did wrong so that you can avoid the mistake next time.That’s the first nine holes, I have for you.Hopefully some memorable ideas that will improve both your golf and your business.I’ll work on another nine another day.Until then, keep hitting them down the middle!
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May 25, 2014
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Be Better. Do better.
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May 6, 2014
START OF A NEW SEASON
Course is open and snowbanks have finally disappeared in Montreal. (Sorry forgot to take a selfie, please excuse the old photo of Jim Furyk.)
It is important to recognize the start of a new season. Set the counters back to zero, define some new performance objectives for this season and get to work on the plan.
And start on the driving range. Loosen up, warm up and practice the fundamentals. Re-think your strategy and game plan. Consider a complete re-work of your swing instead of just repeating the same old bad habits with corrections and tweaking that didn’t work last season. Maybe you need a new coach.
All good lessons from the new golf season that you should consider for your business.
Keep hitting them long and straight, stopping them close and rolling in the long putts. But most importantly enjoy!
It’s not just for the money, right!
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May 5, 2014
An exercise in futility?
There has to be a business lesson in this photo.
Something about banging your ahead against the wall? This determined woodpecker seems to be working on it’s own condo entrance against all logic.
It will still be too small inside. Particle board is much harder than a rotten tree trunk and has no nutritional value at all. With no insects to reward the head-pounding effort. Some days at the office seem just like this.
If you find yourself in this situation, I suggest it’s time to get your head up from the task at hand and ask yourself if there is a better way.
What is the goal here?
Surely there is no entertainment value or other justification.
Stress relief? Maybe, but even that has its limits.
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April 30, 2014
NHL or NBA
Playoff season for both with all the excitement, energy and talent at it’s best, but a manager fined for complaining about ref’s and an owner banned for life for racist comments.
There are some lessons there for your business. Too much to write in a Blog. Maybe a chapter in the next book.
Your thoughts?
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