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2.3 Million Reasons Why Mediocre Isn't Good Enough in Business (or Life) Anymore

 

  1. Mediocre takes the same amount of time in the long run 

 

  1. No one sets mediocrity as a business goal (that's what jobs are for.)

 

  1. Less money

 

  1. More cash flow problems

 

  1. Less working capital

 

  1. More credit problems

 

  1. More morale problems

 

  1. Less pride

 

  1. Less honor

 

  1. Less interesting

 

  1. Fewer opportunities

 

  1. More missed opportunities   

 

  1. More stress   

 

  1. More stress related health problems 

 

  1. More stress related relationship problems

 

  1. More mental problems

 

  1. Less Self-esteem 

 

  1. Fewer Assets created    

 

  1. More difficulty reaching personal goals (if at all)

 

  1. Less fun

 

  1. Less gross margin

 

  1. Less profit

 

  1. Less personally rewarding, satisfying, fulfilling

 

  1. Less cash 

 

  1. Less vacation

 

  1. Less status

 

  1. Less free time

 

  1. More embarrassing

 

  1. More boring

 

  1. More problems

 

  1. Less total compensation

 

  1. Fewer bonuses

 

  1. Fewer benefits

 

  1. Less economic impact

 

  1. More employee problems

 

  1. Fewer good employees

 

  1. More theft

 

  1. More excuses

 

  1. Longer hours

 

  1. More rejects, returns and comebacks

 

  1. Reduced quality

 

  1. More personal financial problems

 

  1. Less personal development

 

  1. Less career development

 

  1. Less skills development

 

  1. More arrested development

 

  1. More depression

 

  1. Less attractive

 

  1. More layoffs

 

  1. More reprimands and write ups

 

  1. Less creativity and innovation

 

  1. More firings

 

  1. Less production

 

  1. Less productivity

 

  1. More alcohol and drugs

 

  1. More griping, complaining and whining

 

  1. More aggravated assaults

 

  1. More company related graffiti in the restrooms

 

  1. More hostile takeovers

 

  1. More employee turnover

 

  1. More management turnover

 

  1. More absenteeism

 

  1. More labor board cases

 

  1. Fewer company parties and picnics

 

  1. More suicides

 

  1. More business financing problems

 

  1. More losses

 

  1. No exit strategy (What is there to exit?)

 

  1. [2.29999 Million More Reasons Next Issue!] 

 

Posted by Jack D. Deal on November 7, 2007 10:59 AM |

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Establishing a business or keeping a business running requires a good capital. Pulling out money from your saving will significantly reduce the amount of money you require for a loan. Have a good estimate of how much money you need.

Posted by: paul | November 5, 2007 12:14 AM

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