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The Krzyzewskiville Tales

The Krzyzewskiville Tales

An exploration of one of the most famous traditions in sports with a cheeky, literary twist.

2005

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The Real Reason Nobody Is Buying Your Startup’s Product

If you’re struggling to sell a product, chances are you’re overlooking the biggest problem.

Sep 3, 2020

The Real Reason Nobody Is Buying Your Startup’s Product

Sep 3, 2020

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I Wish Someone Had Warned Me About the Real Reason Most Startups Fail

Every entrepreneur knows that most startups fail, but very few of them actually understand why.

Feb 10, 2022

I Wish Someone Had Warned Me About the Real Reason Most Startups Fail

Feb 10, 2022

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Entrepreneurship Handbook

The Real Key to Startup Success

Lots of successful founders say it, but are you mature enough to understand what it actually means?

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The Real Key to Startup Success

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The Personality Trait That Predicts Entrepreneurial Success

Most founders don’t understand what quality really makes entrepreneurs successful.

4d ago

The Personality Trait That Predicts Entrepreneurial Success

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Entrepreneurship Handbook

The Critical Difference Between Entrepreneurs and Business Builders

Entrepreneurship and business building always get combined, but they’re not the same things and require different mindsets.

Feb 3

The Critical Difference Between Entrepreneurs and Business Builders

Feb 3

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Maybe Entrepreneurs Should Be More Careful About What They Wish For

Entrepreneurs are great at dreaming big, but they’re not so great at appreciating the realities of those dreams.

Jan 30

Maybe Entrepreneurs Should Be More Careful About What They Wish For

Jan 30

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Entrepreneurship Handbook

The Most Overlooked Ingredient in Entrepreneurial Success

Being a successful entrepreneur requires something you’re not going to like

Jan 27

The Most Overlooked Ingredient in Entrepreneurial Success

Jan 27

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Entrepreneurship Handbook

There’s One Number Entrepreneurs Need to Stop Worrying About

Too many entrepreneurs prioritize the wrong things, and it ultimately costs them more than just their companies.

Jan 23

There’s One Number Entrepreneurs Need to Stop Worrying About

Jan 23

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Entrepreneurship Handbook

There’s Only One Way to Actually “Make Money While You Sleep”

It is possible to make money while doing nothing, but that doesn’t mean it’s going to be easy

Jan 21

There’s Only One Way to Actually “Make Money While You Sleep”

Jan 21

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Entrepreneurship Handbook

The World’s Most Boring Business Is a Blueprint for Startup Success

Entrepreneurs can learn a lot if they’re willing to spend time studying basic businesses.

Jan 16

The World’s Most Boring Business Is a Blueprint for Startup Success

Jan 16

Aaron Dinin, PhD

Aaron Dinin, PhD

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I teach entrepreneurship at Duke. Software Engineer. PhD in English. I write about the mistakes entrepreneurs make since I’ve made plenty. More @ aarondinin.com

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