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The Introvert’s Edge – Book Review

Book Review of The Introvert’s Edge

The Introvert’s Edge: How the Quiet and Shy Can Outsell Anyone by Matthew Pollard with Derek Lewis (© 2018 Rapid Growth L.L.C (Published by AMACON: The American Management Association)

If you are an extrovert, don’t worry about the title of this book. It does include tips for you!

I had to smile when my most extroverted friend wrote this to me recently. It is something that most of us introverts know well by now:

“I’m loving the lock down. I had waaay too many responsibilities before. I even straightened a few of my drawers the other day. Such small improvements give me great satisfaction and happiness.”

Many extroverts and introverts are discovering or rediscovering the pleasures we introverts have enjoyed since birth – the freedom to be alone and focused solely on ourselves and what we want to do.

So, what do you, as a self-employed business owner, have to gain from this book? Continue reading →

Word of the Day – Dealers vs. Brokers

Have you ever wondered why sellers of automobiles and trucks are called “dealers,” while sellers of stocks are called “brokers”?

What’s the difference between these two kinds of sellers?  Continue reading →

Word of the Day – Unicorn Money-Sinkholes

Several years ago we got an invitation to come to an investor’s meeting in a nearby city where a miniature golf course was to be opened.

We weren’t investors, but we wanted to see what an investor’s meeting was like. I’m a long-time fan of golf and miniature golf courses.

So, we walked into a small office space that was under construction to turn it into an indoor mini-golf and mini-race car track amusement place.

Only half the holes had been built, there was plywood and tools and paint cans galore sitting around. There was also food and drink on the tables in the front.

Lots of people were milling about and we met the woman who was the carpenter building the golf holes. She regaled us with her story of meeting the owner of the place at a party after losing her job.

Then the meeting began in the second-floor loft where the owner had an office. A whole lot of men went upstairs to listen to the owner’s pitch for their money.

We hung around for awhile, played a few holes and went home happy.

How Times Have Changed!

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