It’s amazing how many people are afraid of making phone calls. Do you procrastinate over phone calls? Even people who like talking on the phone have some kinds of calls that they don’t like to make–which means waiting too long…
Author: Byron Alley
Apple’s Secret Strategic Weapon
This interesting article describing how Apple’s use of strategic timing has been a big part of their success, also reinforces what I said earlier: it isn’t always best to be first. Of course, Apple’s great timing requires a 1-2 punch…
Stealing Ideas Is Entrepreneurial Art
There’s a myth in business that the “first mover” in a new product category always has the advantage. While being first has its advantages, the myth isn’t always true–and here are some counter-examples: Google came along and took over the…