By Daniel M. Murphy on 8/28/2008

I was watching a professional football game on Monday night.  While I have always realized that professional athletes get paid millions of dollars, something deeper struck me.  My business coaching antennae went up.  Not only do they earn millions of dollars, but it's for a few hours of actual "game time" a week.  Now that's incredible financial leverage!  Movie stars and rock stars do the same thing, focusing their time, talents and efforts almost exclusively on what they do best and getting paid...

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By Daniel M. Murphy on 8/25/2008

As an owner, are you having fun yet?  Enjoying the business owner journey?  If not, why not?  Do you wish to believe that business should be a struggle, battle or pain instead of fun and enjoyable?  If so, those are your limiting beliefs.  After all, didn't you go into business to have greater financial success, flexibility, fulfillment and fun? 

Most of you would agree that you are 100% responsible for the shape, size and success of your business.  But you are equally responsible for the level...

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By Daniel M. Murphy on 8/21/2008

As business owners, we wear many hats at work.  We also wear many hats in our personal lives.  Sadly, sometimes we get so busy and consumed by the business that we forget about the many roles we are responsible for in our personal life.  Every now and then, it's wise to examine our many roles and see if we are neglecting some. 

For example, most of us are responsible for the following roles in life: Business Owner; Spouse; Parent; Friend; Son/Daughter; Brother/Sister; Aunt/Uncle; Neighbor/Citizen;...

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By Daniel M. Murphy on 8/18/2008

Ever tell yourself lies about your business and life to feel better?  Ever deny reality?  Sure you have!  Nearly every small business owner tells themselves comforting lies and stories every now and then to avoid the pain of reality.  Bottom line, however, you need to be truthful today for a better tomorrow. Conversely, lies and denial today result in trouble tomorrow.

For you to achieve your personal lifestyle and business vision (ideal future), you must be honest with yourself.  More than...

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