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Who has time to reflect back on past projects and evaluate past performance? Most entrepreneurs I know would enjoy the opportunity to look back at past projects and reflect on what made them work and what went wrong. But to do so would require precious time that could be devoted to the next project and the next venture.

I’m thinking of sending out holiday cards this year saying, “Wishing You All the Bad Luck in 2018.” Maybe I’ll add a skull and crossbones, use dark and dreary colors, and use paper that looks like I pulled it out of the trash. I wonder if Hallmark or American Greetings have thought of this yet?

Business is a race.

Even though the odds are 300-1, I’ve just got this gut feeling that the Browns are going to win the Super Bowl next season.

So, you think you are indispensable (ha ha, chuckle, chuckle, laugh, laugh)?

How many people do you know today that you did not know yesterday? How many do you know today that you did not know last week? How about last month? Or a year ago?

Some people just wear me out. You know what I’m talking about. There are those people who cause you to triple-think everything you say and every action you make for fear they will take offense. And when they become offended, it is weeks of diligent work to get them un-offended.

How much are you worth today?

When you ask someone to do something, do they immediately do it, or do you have to hound them to get it done? CONVERSELY When you are asked to do something, do you immediately do it, or do you wait to be hounded before you decide to get it done?

Now that the economy seems to be gaining traction and stability, I’m starting to think about hiring again.