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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 Startup

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

Who Knew Hunting for Seashells Was so Much Like Entrepreneurship?

How a trip to the beach turned into an unexpected reminder of what makes a successful entrepreneur.

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Who Knew Hunting for Seashells Was so Much Like Entrepreneurship?

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The Best Entrepreneurs NEVER Ask for Feedback

And it’s not because they know they’ve already got everything figured out.

4d ago

The Best Entrepreneurs NEVER Ask for Feedback

4d ago

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Entrepreneurship Handbook

Why Great Products Can Still Become Failed Startups

Even the best ideas aren’t so good when entrepreneurs forget to consider one important thing.

Feb 17

Why Great Products Can Still Become Failed Startups

Feb 17

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Entrepreneurship Handbook

The Unexpected Problem You’ll Face After Getting Your Startup’s First Customers

Getting your startup’s first customers is a huge accomplishment, but it’s also going to create some big problems.

Feb 13

The Unexpected Problem You’ll Face After Getting Your Startup’s First Customers

Feb 13

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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?

Feb 10

The Real Key to Startup Success

Feb 10

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The Personality Trait That Predicts Entrepreneurial Success

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

Feb 6

The Personality Trait That Predicts Entrepreneurial Success

Feb 6

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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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Entrepreneurship Handbook

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

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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