Top Gun 101: Mastering the Simultaneous Landing/Takeoff Cycle of Your Business

If you’re a business owner, you’ve undoubtedly had an experience similar to the bipolar experience of a “Top Gun” pilot landing on an aircraft carrier.

How so? A naval pilot has to commit 100% to two contradictory courses of action. (more…)

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