Facing a series of problems in business
Since there’s no clear trigger problem in a cluster, one good method for sorting the individual problems is by priority. Ask yourself which problem presents the greatest immediate danger, or which is causing the most pain or difficulty. For instance, if you need to redirect your business, it makes sense before you sit down and develop a new marketing plan to work out a deal with the landlord who’s clamoring for back rent.
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Dealing with cluster problems in personal finance
Since there’s no clear trigger problem in a cluster, one good method for sorting the individual problems is by priority. Ask yourself which problem presents the greatest immediate danger, or which is causing the most pain or difficulty. For instance, if you need to redirect your business, it makes sense before you sit down and develop a new marketing plan to work out a deal with the landlord who’s clamoring for back rent.
If there isn’t one problem that’s clearly the most dangerous, or is causing the most Continue reading
Create an environment of trust-showing humility
Pretense and pomposity raise everyone’s hackles. Conversely, unaffected modesty is the most universally endearing trait. Yet being humble runs contrary to popular wisdom, which says that if you don’t blow your own horn no one else will. I believe there is a middle ground, which actually gives you the best chance to turn no into yes.
Being humble doesn’t mean denigrating your skills or achievements, and it doesn’t require you to keep others from blowing your horn. Don’t be a blatant self-promoter, but Continue reading
