Far be it from to suggest that you not look your best, but keep in mind your business best should be different than your dating best.

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But if you just mind your own business, you can go about daily life.

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"You could get lost and mind your own business, " I said.

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Lesson: Mind your own business.

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Most of all, get in the habit of stimulating your mind by not thinking about your business.

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With that in mind, consider your favorite business, music, food, etc and think about why you shared it with your family and friends.

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Of course, Ask Engadget is about sourcing the opinion of our hive-mind, so if your business has already conquered this problem, why not share what you know?

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Look for events that feed your business and mind.

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Make it easy to keep these questions in your mind by printing out and carrying the Checkout Checklist business card size in your wallet.

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No one should ever think about Kafka when your business comes to mind, unless you happen to be selling books.

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Knowing the true debt of a business may change your mind about making an investment.

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You need to keep an open mind and listen effectively to people in your business, and to people who are in your relationships.

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Think of a short but powerful phrase that will take your mind off of the misfortune and back into the business at hand.

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The good news is you can avoid the perils and pitfalls of the annual report process, move your company out of the dinosaur age and produce a highly effective and engaging annual report, one that communicates your company's messages more powerfully and precisely, earns you accolades and widens and deepens your understanding of the business and management's strategic mind-set.

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But for you as an entrepreneur trying to get started, the devil is really in your mind, where you must prevent drifting, and maintain that confidence, commitment, and passion, to achieve your business dream.

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