This edition is about....Losing.

I'm a terrible loser. But, when you have faced potholes in the road it's best to be resilient, learn, and try again.? Today's issue focuses on setbacks - the causes and how to overcome them.

One personal characteristic that will undermine you is an ego without check or one that consumes your mindset to the point productivity is affected.

Ego limits action. Because your afraid of the outcome.

Ego inhibits self awareness.?And, without knowing strengths and weakness your potential won't be met.

Ego causes leaders to micromanage. Great team members will leave, and you can't have a great company without exceptional colleagues.

Ego limits willingness to change. Adaptability is a key trait of the most successful business owners.

And, there is more in this entry.?Read LinkedIn Article here.

What to do when business is slow. Watch this.

The Day I Almost Quit:?This YouTube Short?talks about throwing in the towel, and then picking it up.?

I Lost a Million Dollar Deal: My biggest loss fortunately happened early enough in my career that I could learn from its lessons and use the learning experience to fuel success.?Here's the story on the Push to Pass Podcast.

If you watch ESPN enough, it's easy to think every play is a dunk, home run or spike in the end zone. But, the slumps happen. In this video, I frame ideas on how to stay on top of the game even during a down period. From the JP Moery Racing Studio.