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A Death in the Family
My heart is heavy. Two members of the extended Changing Course family have passed away. Cheryl Young died in May. Jane Kirsch in June. Both left us too soon. To my knowledge, Cheryl and Jane never met, but they had a lot in common. They were both fiercely committed to ...
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How to Start a Business in a Weekend
Is it really possible to come up with a great idea on Saturday, be in business by Monday, and hit the $1 million mark in the first year? You can if you’re willing to ditch a lot of lame rules that hold most people back. That’s what serial entrepreneur Maria ...
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Your Dream
When you think summer, you probably think picnics, swimming, outdoor games, and other forms of recreation. The word recreation literally means to “re-create.” So what better way to spend your summer than recreating your life! Here’s how you can use this summer to grow your dream of changing course. Catch ...
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Great Home-Based Biz Ideas for Introverts
When you picture a successful entrepreneur, you probably imagine someone with an outgoing, talkative personality. The kind of person who loves to socialize and meet new people. The person you probably don’t picture is someone who is quiet, becomes overwhelmed and exhausted by noisy environments, or avoids spending too much ...
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How Dave Murdered His Dream
In my 24 years at Changing Course I’ve grieved the premature death of hundreds of perfectly viable business ideas. Ideas which were totally possible – some even brilliant. Ideas which, if acted upon, could have sprung their owners from job jail… and made a difference in the world as well ...
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Serving Seniors: 30 Ways to Turn One Interest into Income
Some of the best business ideas come out of personal experience or crisis. Kate watched several family members go through some rough medical times in their later years. From that experience came a burning desire to start a business that served people 60 years old and older. FYI, Kate had ...
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Overlooked Key to Freedom from Job Jail
Every guidance counselor, career coach, or academic advisor talks about skills assessments, resumes, and job searches. But you hear far less about another element that is essential to any successful career change – namely, gratitude. Researchers already know the benefits of a positive, appreciative attitude including: greater success in work ...
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8 Easy Ways to Make a Tough Decision
Let’s face it -- making a big decision can be tough. Which is a big reason why far too many people follow through on their longing to change course. For starters, whether you dream of opening a bakery or relocating halfway around the world, dreams require a big GO-NO-GO decision ...
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First He Called Me Stupid, Then He Called Me an Idiot!
I'm not used to being called names. But this time the guy doing it was absolutely right. Let me explain. Every guru on the planet touts some so-called "secret" to success. Larry Winget takes a different approach. There is no secret to the core message that runs through all of ...
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More Don’t Miss Conferences
Last week you discovered how conferences are a fun and easy way to learn how to make money doing what you love from experts and people who are doing it. It's also a place to: - scope out entrepreneurial opportunities - find potential clients/customers - find vendors - meet potential joint ...
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