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August 16, 2024

Entrepreneurship Looks Like Fun, But Feels Like Work

Entrepreneurship may seem glamorous, but the reality is much harder. It’s complex, relentless work requiring creativity and resilience. Success hinges on knowing what makes you content, or else entrepreneurship will amplify dissatisfaction rather than provide fulfillment.

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July 22, 2024

3 Things Killing Innovation at Big Companies

Innovation in large companies is hindered by disproportionate executive compensation, rigid processes that stifle creativity, and limiting innovation to a select few. Cross-departmental collaboration and rewarding innovators can help foster real change.

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July 2, 2024

Encouraging Innovation Doesn’t Always Inspire it

Many companies talk about innovation but fail to genuinely promote it. Instead, they use empty slogans to pacify employees and avoid real change. True innovation solves problems and creates value, but too often it’s confused with mere novelty.

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