Chuck Blakeman

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Yesterday I Met a Rich, Self-made Hostage

Riches vs. Wealth - the big lie.


I was stunned when I heard it – “Next summer is our 30th anniversary, and I’m planning a full two-weeks off work to celebrate with my wife.” This proud declaration from a man who owns a $30 million a year company demonstrates what a sad life he has. This is a man who lives in abject poverty with no clue how to run a business.

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From Hostage to Prisoner – the business road to more freedom


Just about every business owner I know is a hostage to his or her business. How do we break free? By first becoming a willing prisoner in your business.

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You’re almost certainly a hostage of your business and don’t know it.


During the Iranian hostage crisis in 1980, I listened to an expert describe why being a hostage for a short period of time was exponentially worse then being sentenced to prison for many years.



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