Author: Quentin Pain
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What Is A Millennial And Why It Doesn’t Matter
Understanding the Origin and Evolution of Buzzwords When new buzzwords emerge, society often jumps to adopt and use them widely. These terms can seem useful at first, quickly making their way into everyday conversations and media. Over time, however, their meanings tend to become muddled or exaggerated, leading to debates about their relevance and accuracy.…
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Why I Chose Digital Ocean For My Software Hosting Platform
I’ve been programming since 1983 when I wrote an accounting app for my first business (they were even called ‘apps’ back then – the holy grail was to write a ‘killer app’ – as it still is today). I went from a BBC Model B with 32k RAM, to an Atari 502 ST, to a Windows…
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Meet Sophia Wu, Founder YHIM.co.uk
The Power of Authentic Storytelling in Business Confident individuals have a unique ability to stand out because they are open to sharing their stories, both the triumphs and the challenges. This authenticity resonates with others and helps to build trust and credibility. Why Sharing Your Story Matters When people share real experiences, it creates a…
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Definition of Happiness
Werner Erhard’s Revelation: The Pursuit of Happiness In the 1970s, Werner Erhard, a former car salesman, experienced a life-changing revelation while driving down a highway. He realized that happiness was at the core of what so many people were seeking. However, his insight was not just about the nature of happiness itself, but about why…
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Email Marketing, Broadcasts or Campaigns – What’s Best for Marketing?
When you’re talking to a live audience, it’s generally not a good idea to start with an introduction. Start with a promise instead. A promise about what they’re going to get for taking the time and trouble to listen to you. Follow the promise with proof. So they can see it’s real. This is the point…
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Here. Take This Amazeball. There’s No Cost. Really?
When were you last amazed? Can you remember why? It’s all down to expectations of course! Expectations got me a sliding hiatus hernia (and 50% corrosion of my oesophagus) in my fifties. And from that, I discovered the truly amazing solution to ridding oneself of the stress that expectations cause. I call it my Zero…
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No One Ever Lost By Coming First
Introduction: The Power of Being First Olympians follow a simple yet rigorous rule: eat, sleep, train, repeat. Their relentless dedication exemplifies the importance of focus and perseverance. In Malcolm Gladwell’s book Outliers, he highlights a fascinating concept: those who dedicate approximately 10,000 hours to mastering a skill tend to become experts. This idea, rooted in…
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How To MOVE People With Images
Words are brilliant! – as are images. Take Snapchat, Pinterest or Instagram – all claim to be the fastest growing social media network depending on who you read – but so what? (and incidentally, Facebook has plateaued out in this respect – even though it’s miles ahead with 71% take up amongst internet users) …but speaking…
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Falling Off Your Perch
I’ve just returned from a short break to CenterParcs. 18 months ago I was there with my family and I decided (again) to try to conquer my fear of heights. I do this by paying stupid money to walk along thin pieces of wire 40 feet above the forest floor. Every time I do it,…
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The Perfect Day – Building A Stress Free Business
Could you set up a business with no stress and still achieve your objective? And if you did, would you describe that as your perfect day? And if you could live the perfect day everyday, what would it look like? Which demands the answer to the question: so what’s stopping you? In 1882 the philosopher…