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This week I started conducting interviews to hire some people. It's been a learning experience.

Happy New Year! I look forward to another 52 episodes this year. It's going to be a great year Send the Rucksack Entrepreneur your comments and questions: https://anchor.fm/rucksack-entrepreneur/message

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Semiotics is the study of signs and signals or anything that communicates a meaning.

Weigh your spending by use, not by how much "status" it gives you.

Consumer surplus is the difference between the price the consumers pay and the price that they are willing to pay.

Resulting is the fallacy of judging a decision based on its outcome.

Seek out challenges in your business. It usually means no one else is doing it.

This is another Japanese concept I enjoy called Misogi.

This is a Japanese concept I enjoy thinking about called Ikigai.

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Bad news doesn't get better with time. It's a principle that applies to business and life.

As an entrepreneur, it's easy to drift toward doing more and more, taking on ever increasing amounts of responsibility and tasks. At some point, you have to set clear boundaries and establish a balance in your work and life.

More discussion about the emerging pet industry.

The Pet Industry is rapidly growing. This is an amazing time to be in the pet industry.

The Pareto Principle is fascinating. 20% of your efforts result in 80% of your results. 

At first, we said Yes to every opportunity. Now, we find ourselves saying No! And it's not always easy.

My stories have been positive so far. This one is not.

"Give me a lever long enough and a place to stand and I shall move the Earth." -Archimedes

Don't underestimate social media marketing.

The podcast is back.

This will the end of the show for now. Think of it as season one. It will return when travel returns. Thanks for 1,200 listens. It's been a blast to make. Talk to you soon!

Part three of the Second Passport series. Today we talk about how to get a second passport. Short answer: it's not simple. It may (will) involve lawyers, money, paperwork, and lots of time. This show is more broad than I anticipated but this topic is more complex than I realized. See the blog article for more. Web: peripateticpodcast.wordpress.com Instagram: @peripateticpodcast Casted from: Southw...

Continuing the series on second passports. This week we talk about why you should consider a second passport. Instagram: @ peripateticpodcast Casted from: Southwest Washington, USA

Welcome to part one of the Second Passport series. This week we introduce what passports are, define some terms, discuss the relative value of different countries' passports, and more. Stay tuned for parts 2 and 3 in the coming weeks! Instagram: @peripateticpodcast Web: peripateticpodcast.wordpress.com Casted from: South Washington, USA