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Businesses That Stand the Test of Time

Published September 29, 2019 by Aaron Hoddinott
Category: Culture of CapitalismTagged risk-taking, innovation, entrepreneurial, Calgary, Building a Business to Last, oil city, frivolous fringe, period of transformation in Calgary, building businesses that can stand the test of time
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Calgary (a beautiful place not far from Canada’s wild Rocky Mountains - you should visit, it is impressive), is in the midst of transformation. An oil city for the last hundred years or so, Calgary is aggressively trying to diversify, while remaining proud of its …

Mark Cuban’s Advice On Starting a Small Business

Published August 7, 2014 by Aaron Hoddinott
Category: VideoTagged risk-taking, Mark Cuban, start a small business, fearless attitude, starting a business
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I’ve long been a fan of Mark Cuban, despite disagreeing with some of his politics. I admire his fearless attitude and limitless energy when it comes to business and risk taking. His willingness to talk straight and bluntly explain why he feels the way he …

If You Have An Innovative Idea Move As Quickly as General Patton Would

Published March 16, 2013 by Aaron Hoddinott
Category: Influence, Motivation, Risk vs. RewardTagged entrepreneurs, General Patton personality, how to inspire others, dedication to discipline, successful leadership, leadership style, fearlessness as a leader, risk-taking, organizational discipline, dress like your worth a million bucks, entrepreneurial leaders, effective strategies for company growth
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Few figures in American history have inspired both the dedicated reverence and widespread public controversy generated by General George Patton over the course of his illustrious and colorful military career. Daring and Disciplined Known for an unwavering dedication to discipline, both in himself and the …