Author Archives: collinharbour

Career Pursuits and Baseball

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill As humans, we often fear failure. We do not want to make mistakes, and we certainly do not want to fail. As we get older, we learn that failure is a necessary part of growth.  For

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Handling “No” in Business: 5 Strategies for Success

It is important to remember that rejection is a normal part of doing business, and there are strategies you can use to handle it with grace and resilience. At the end of this post, I have provided several quotes from names you’ve most likely heard of and their ideas about rejection. 

6 Ways to Overcome Immobilization

Immobilization is a common problem that many face from time to time. In both our “personal” and “professional” lives, we can simply get stuck and feel like there is no way to get started. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including unexpected setbacks, uncertainty about the future, and fear of failure. When

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5 Reasons Why AI Won’t Eliminate Gut Decisions

I have been using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for a couple of years now.  Lately.ai is AI that breaks down a blog or video into little chunks (my word, not theirs) and provides social media posts.  I won’t go into all the details here, but you should check them out.  Decision making for socials posts is

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5 Reasons to Embrace Uncertainty

In the world of business (and life for that matter), uncertainty is often viewed through a negative lens. It causes stress, anxiety, and can ultimately lead to failure. Even so, uncertainty is a natural part of any business cycle.  It is unavoidable, but that is okay! Here are five reasons you should EMBRACE uncertainty. Opportunities

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5 Tips to Help You Rise Above Industry Standards

Industry standards are the baseline. In order to standout, it is necessary to rise above such standards!  To stand out, businesses must exceed the service levels expected of them. This is the primary way to stand apart from your competitors.  When rising above industry standards, you will develop client loyalty, attract new clients, and improve

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Four Tips To Help Prevent Overthinking Strategic Decisions

It doesn’t matter which side of the fence you get off on sometimes. What matters most is getting off. You cannot make progress without making decisions. Jim Rohn We all make several decisions every day.  What to eat?  What to wear?  What to feed our children?  Which route to take to work?  How much time

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The Importance of Long-Term Vision in Business: How to Avoid Business Myopia

For businesses of all sizes, it’s all too easy to get caught up in the day-to-day hustle and grind, focusing solely on short-term gains and immediate results.  We do it every day.   This narrow-minded approach, known as myopia, can lead to missed opportunities and negative consequences in the long run. (I’ll publish a post soon

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Is Networking Still Important in the Post-Pandemic Era?

The COVID-19 pandemic brought about many changes and challenges in the world. The “business world” was not exempt from these challenges and changes.  As we recover from the Pandemic and return to “normal” operations, it is important to remember that the importance of networking is as important as ever! Click Here to Read About Building

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