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W I T H T H E S E E X P E R T - S O U N D I N G O N EL I N E R S F R O M T H E B A R D H I M S E L F .
by Cassidy Cash
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“Our doubts are traitors,and make us lose the goodwe oft might win, Byfearing to attempt.”
MEASURE FORMEASURE
01:
-Lucio Act 1, Scene 4
What to say to Aunt Agnes: This quote represents a common
trait among entrepreneurs (and anyone, really): you fear failure.
Getting past the fear and doubt is the biggest obstacle you have
to face and overcome to move forward.
“Be not afraid of greatness:Some are born great, someachieve greatness, andsome have greatness thrustupon them.”
TWEFLTH NIGHT
02:
-Malvolio, Act 2, Scene 5
What to say to Aunt Agnes: Sometimes, when you start to see
small steps of success you start to freak out a little bit. I mean,
what if you REALLY pull this off?? Yeh, it's daunting, but don't
focus there. Being great is about your actions, so take good
actions. You'll be great.
"Better three hours toosoon than a minute toolate."
THE MERRY WIVESOF WINDSOR
03:
-Ford, Act 2, Scene 2
Dear Aunt Agnes: Most people suggest this quote means you
should always be on time and meet deadlines. Those are great
goals, but I'd like to suggest this quote speaks to the idea that
you should stay ready for the next opportunity. As an
entrepreneur, you're never going to be ready for the next steps.
Don't wait for perfect, just keep moving forward.
"Have more than thou showest,Speak less than thou knowest..."
KING LEAR
04:
-Fool, Act 1, Scene 4
Dear Aunt Agnes: It isn't an accident that it's the Fool who
speaks these words. It's like Shakespeare is saying "even an
idiot know this to be true." You can take away modesty,
prudence, or just straight shrewd business tactics from this little
one liner. It's a call to be smart in your business dealings.
"'tis a kind of good deed to saywell/And yet words are nodeeds"
HENRY VIII
05:
-King Henry VIII, Act 3, Scene
Dear Aunt Agnes,
Actions speak louder than words. Shakespeare style. As an
entrepreneur, you have to do well and not just be all talk. Don't
tell people what you're going to do unless you're doing an intro
to a webinar. All other times, just do it and save the talking for
someone else.
"Fortune brings in some boatsthat are not steer'd."
CYMBELINE
06:
-Pisanio, Act 4, Scene 3
Dear Aunt Agnes,
Oh, the happy accident. Interpreting what Shakespeare meant
overall here is hard. I'd go with either sometimes accidents turn
out well or sometimes you succeed when you weren't planning
on it. Either way, some things are just surprises along the way!
"Brevity is the soul of wit."
HAMLET
07:
- Lord Polonius, Act 2, Scene 2
Dear Aunt Agnes,
Excellent example of good marketing copy. Whether it's emails,
phone calls, texts, or your next booksay it with less words and
the whole thing will be more powerful.
"Strong reasons make strongactions."
KING JOHN
08:
- Lewis, Act 3, Scene 4
Dear Aunt Agnes,
When you are striving after your purpose (as Simon Sinek puts
it, your "why") you're actions are more focused and you get
more done. It's important to "keep your eye on the prize", to
quote another leader on this idea.
"Things won are done; joy'ssoul lies in the doing."
TROILUS & CRESSIDA
09:
- Cressida, Act 1, Scene 2
What to say to Aunt Agnes:
True joy lies in accomplishment. When you work hard for
something, it doesn't have to measure up (or down) to someone
else's definition of success. Set your own terms, then achieve
your own success on those terms. At least, that's what I read
into this quote. I suppose you can just tell Aunt Agnes you like
her dress, if you want.
"How far that little candlethrows his beams!So shines a good deed in anaughty world."
THE MERCHANT OFVENICE
10:
- Portia, Act 5, Scene 1
What to say to Aunt Agnes:
Expressing her awe and wonder at the power of a small light,
Portia's statement draws the reader to consider the mighty
power of one small act of good in a world of evil. It only takes a
small beam of light to pierce the darkness. It's a call to "Be the
Good", a worthy encouragement for any beginning
entrepreneur. Your good is worthy, no matter how small.
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