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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

The Selfish Mistake Entrepreneurs Don’t Realize They’re Making

And every time you think it, you’re hurting your business

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The Selfish Mistake Entrepreneurs Don’t Realize They’re Making

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Why The Best Entrepreneurs Don’t Worry About Building Products

They’re too focused on building something much more important.

6d ago

Why The Best Entrepreneurs Don’t Worry About Building Products

6d ago

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Entrepreneurship Handbook

How to Job Hunt Like an Entrepreneur

Entrepreneurial thinking can be a huge asset in a challenging job market

May 5

How to Job Hunt Like an Entrepreneur

May 5

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Entrepreneurship Handbook

The Most Important Startup Skill Nobody Talks About

It’s an important life skill, too!

May 1

The Most Important Startup Skill Nobody Talks About

May 1

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Entrepreneurship Handbook

Can We Please Stop Describing Entrepreneurs as Great Leaders?

The important reason “leadership” and “entrepreneurship” are two very different things.

Apr 28

Can We Please Stop Describing Entrepreneurs as Great Leaders?

Apr 28

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Entrepreneurship Handbook

The Critical Difference Between Entrepreneurs and Everyone Else

For anyone who’s ever wondered what makes someone an entrepreneur, here’s your answer.

Apr 24

The Critical Difference Between Entrepreneurs and Everyone Else

Apr 24

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Entrepreneurship Handbook

Are You Stuck on the Entrepreneurial Treadmill of Doom?

A simple metaphor to describe a difficult problem lots of new founders struggle with.

Apr 21

Are You Stuck on the Entrepreneurial Treadmill of Doom?

Apr 21

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The Critical Startup Skill Nobody Ever Talks About

Why you can build the “right” thing and your company can still fail.

Apr 17

The Critical Startup Skill Nobody Ever Talks About

Apr 17

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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