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Appearing on CBS taught me a tough lesson
It wasn't the takeaway I wanted, but it was the one I needed
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Brendan Aronson
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The winding path to success
It's a marathon, not a sprint
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Brendan Aronson
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Do not build the Black Rifle Coffee or Warby of XYZ consumer product
Nobody cares that your company is veteran-owned. Nobody cares about your Wharton MBA.
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Brendan Aronson
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You Only Have 1% of Your Relationship Remaining
Here's why you should never miss an opportunity to see large groups of people you care about.
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Brendan Aronson
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Confidence Hacks
Instantly create the most gregarious version of yourself
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Brendan Aronson
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Apparently vulnerability is my superpower
I would've preferred to be able to fly or predict the future, but I'll take it.
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Brendan Aronson
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Has an MBA helped with my startup?
Welcome to the 24 subscribers who have joined the Retained Learnings community over the last week. If you haven’t subscribed, join 662 smart, curious…
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Brendan Aronson
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We're at a Crossroads with TheMilVet
What would you do in my shoes?
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Brendan Aronson
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Do you ever feel guilty hearing positive feedback?
Imposter syndrome rears its ugly head once again!
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Brendan Aronson
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A full reset to rebound from burnout
I hear a lot of founders, post-MBAs, and veterans in transition talk about needing a break. I used to think I needed a break - now I think I need better…
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Brendan Aronson
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Just start - the rest will fall in place
Perfection is the enemy of progress
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Brendan Aronson
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The Simplest Networking Tip You'll Ever Read
So simple, even a Marine can do it!
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Brendan Aronson
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