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Have you ever wanted to do something, but didn’t feel like it, so you didn’t do it? Have you ever put off something you should do but didn’t have the motivation to do it? Of course you have! We all have experienced that, and more. To be successful in reentry you will have to do […]
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(Complaining doesn’t fix problems, STRETCHING does) Who likes back pain? I messed up my back the other day. I could barely move, and was really feeling my age. I got to the point where I couldn’t take it anymore. My poor wife had to endure my complaining until she gave the wise command for me […]
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Phillip G. from Marion CI asked, “Bob, I want to start my own merchandising and clothing business. How do I find a graphic designer to make my designs, and how do I find a manufacturer for my products?” Overall I think Phillip is taking the right approach. Hiring a professional designer helps ensure you have […]
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Resolutions don’t work. Sadly, many of us sometimes don’t reach our goals. People proclaim they are going to lose twenty pounds, be millionaires, and business owners, learn a language, start a hobby – whatever – and never do anything about it. Why? Making good decisions, goals, or resolutions isn’t enough. The key is managing those […]
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This “Ask Bob” was inspired by a letter and Executive Summary of a business plan sent to me by Alan M. of the Idaho State Correctional Facility. To me, writing business plans is like going to the dentist: you know you need it, but you hate doing it. One of my favorite quotes comes from Coach John […]
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Sean S. in Eureka CA, a house painter for 6 years, and his girlfriend, who has her own cleaning business, wrote in and asked, “Bob how do we get the painting and cleaning businesses up and going again after I am released from prison?” Thanks for writing, Sean! Starting over is tough but not impossible. I’ve been […]