At Our Core, Relationships Are Driven by Mutual Benefit
When we can't influence other people's interests, no one listens to us.
When we can't influence other people's interests, no one listens to us.
When you're not doing well at what you do right now, the real reason is that you haven't mastered the present task—which is exactly what's left you passive and struggling. Yet most people, when faced with this situation, don't bother to think about how to improve what they're currently doing. Instead, they evade the issue and look for new directions. What looks like seeking new opportunities is really just an excuse to run away. #ReadingNotes
How do you make it impossible for competitors to copy you?
1. Leverage economies of scale and operational trust to strengthen your negotiating power
2. Maintaining low profit margins is both a capability and a barrier to entry
3. Financial acumen is the core competitive advantage in e-commerce