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Cole harmonson

How Failure is an Asset

I recently read an article titled “ Why I Hire People Who Fail ” with an interesting perspective on failure. The author shared the story behind his company’s failure wall at the office where employees wrote about a time they’ve failed and what they learned from the experience. As the author, Jeff Stibel, explains: “We don’t just encourage risk taking at our offices: we demand failure.

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You Deserve to Grow Your Business

You deserve a financing company dedicated to helping you grow your business. You deserve options for your financing.

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Cole harmonson
Slow Down and Appreciate Life
I may not live in a fast-paced city like NYC, but life still moves too fast sometimes.It happens to all of us and is a common obstacle with entrepreneurs. Since ...
Cole harmonson
How Positivity Changes Your Life
I watched this eye-opening TED talk about positive psychology and happiness the other day. I highly recommend it, especially since it’s only 12 minutes long. In the talk, Shawn Achor, author ...
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Less Risk, More Reward
You are probably all familiar with the term “risk/reward”.  The greater the risk, the greater the potential reward.  In today’s crazy markets, the “risk free” rate on US Treasuries and ...
Cole Harmonson, Far West Capital
Austin RISE Week: March 26-30
Are you participating in Austin RISE Week this week?RISE Week is a week of interactive learning sessions, inspiring keynotes, unique competitions, funding opportunities and celebratory networking events for entrepreneurs in ...
Cole Harmonson, Far West Capital
Will Entrepreneurship Fix Young America?
A new campaign aiming to help decrease youth unemployment and student-loan debt launched a few weeks ago. Led by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), the Fix Young America campaign seeks ...
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Far West Capital March 2012 Newsletter
If it were up to Thomas Tolbert, every dog would have his day…in the voting booths. The 45-year old New Mexico man registered his black Labrador, Buddy, at a University ...
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Does Humor Belong in the Workplace?
All work and no play make Jack, well, a bad worker. In a recent interview with Forbes online, Steve Cody, co-founder and managing partner of a communications agency based out ...
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Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day
“May the roof above us never fall in, and may we friends beneath it never fall out!” – A toast to St. Patrick’s Day Happy St. Patrick’s Day, everyone! St. Patty’s ...

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  I work with the best clients. That may sound like "spin" coming from a public ...
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