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Most people wait for permission to dream big. Damaris Melo decided at seven years old, before she even knew what the word "architect" meant. Damaris is an award-winning architect in Minnesota and author of Making My Way: A Story of Grit and Grace. She grew up in inner-city São Paulo, the first in her family to finish high school, and now designs community projects that turn desperation into hope. Her story lands different in a world that needs more of both. 3 Lessons Learned Mentors don't...
Most business owners think growth means saying yes to every deal. Alex Hennick built a 17-year company by knowing when to say no. Alex recovers value from distressed and excess inventory for brands and family businesses. His core team has stayed with him for over a decade each. In a shrinking-margin economy, his focus on profit over volume is worth hearing. 3 Lessons Learned Serve first, sell second. Alex sometimes tells people to donate inventory to charity instead of selling to him. That...
Most people chase a goal and fight themselves the whole way. Bob Raybould figured out how to win that fight before it starts. At 90, he's still building, still hiking two to three hours at a stretch, and still trying to hand people the tool that quadrupled his income in 30 months, then doubled it every year after. His idea is simple. Build the mindset of someone who's already succeeded before you begin, so your subconscious starts working for you instead of against you. As Bob put it, "I...