Going solo? Avoid getting coached for disaster

Strong, independent people tend to have little experience in getting help, so they often end up with the coach from hell. They grab the first resource that comes along and follow instructions brilliantly. Too late, they realize they're following a lost leader.

30-Second Tip That Can Triple Your Profits

Everyone from pizza chains to video stores have used the principals of positioning to explode their business. And now, you too can use this strategy -- regardless of the size of your business -- to catapult sales.

Query Letter Confession

The first query letter I ever sent out was accepted by the publisher, but I have a confession to make about it. I stole the query letter. Yes, you read right. I stole it, and it worked wonders for me.

LESSONS FROM THE COURT

Life lessons can come from unexpected places. I have learned much about myself from the game of racquetball.