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Fundamental No. 25 – Contribute to Profit

We're in business to generate value while making money. We all play a role in building revenue that exceeds our expenses. Look for ways to increase our sales, develop new clients, and control our expenses. What is profit and where does it come from? The goal of a business is to make profit. Profit is the fuel that allows us to serve our customers well, to pay our staff, and to grow. The more value we add for our customers, the more profit we can generate. Since profit is the difference between our revenue and our expenses, the only way [...]

Fundamental No. 12 – Be Positive.

Be Positive - You have the power to choose your attitude. Choose to be optimistic and see the possibilities. Give people the benefit of the doubt. Optimism creates energy and energy creates success. Positive thinking: Positively Ridiculous? For all those glass half-empty types, let's dive right into the negative side of this fundamental: reasons why a positive mental attitude doesn't work. (For glass half-fullers: don't worry, there will be a rebuttal): 1. Negative thinking is more realistic. 2. Positive thinking won't change the reality of things, and positive thinkers have no clue about the real world. 3. Positive thinkers are annoying and [...]