"An organization's ability to learn, and translate that learning into action rapidly is the ultimate competitive advantage." - Jack Welch, Former CEO of GE, named as one of the most valuable companies in the world
This is true both in business and in real life. The faster we can LEARN and translate what we have learned into ACTION, the more ADVANTAGE we have in our business, in our career or in our lives.
LEARNING –> RAPID ACTION = ULTIMATE COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE...
BEFORE STARTING A BUSINESS ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS!

Before you start a business, the first question shouldn't be how to make money. Yes, it's a good question, but it shouldn't be the first one.
Instead ask the following:
"How can I help the people (in my community) solve their problems?"
"What can be done in a better and efficient way?"
"Will I enjoy doing this?" [assuming you will be involved in the business operations]
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Answering...
CHANGE YOUR LIFE THIS 2010 WITH TWO SIMPLE QUESTIONS
Two questions that can change your life from Daniel Pink on Vimeo.
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