My presentation at the Marquette University School of Business Annual Business Plan Competition Awards Dinner from April 18, 2012.

1. 10 Things I’ve Learned on my Journey
in Startups, Business, and Life
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6. If 90% of success is just showing
up;
then 99% of true success is
about showing up better.

8. Hustle + Strategy = Hustlegy.
The key to success in startups is
strategic hard-a$$ work.
#getsome

10. Get lots of advice and then forget
it all. Advice is to be processed,
not to be followed.

12. If you are not sure what to do,
choose the things that make you
say, “Eff Yeah.” You won’t regret
it.

15. Don’t be afraid of goals,
resolutions and milestones.
They are your sherpa on life’s
journey.

17. Luck is B.S. Make your own luck
by being prepared when the
opportunity presents itself.

19. Learn everyday. Card tricks,
speaking Russian and a ballet
dance could save your life on
day. ;-)

20. Live like DaVinci. If something
stirs a passion in you, try it, do it,
improve it. #RenaissanceMan

22. Be impressed by people you
spend your time and life with.
Aspire to be inspired and you
will.

24. Spark amazing conversations by
who you are not by what you do.

25. HECK YEAH

26. Collect stories to tell your great
grandkids and your life will be
incredibly rich.