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WELCOME TO THE BEEHIVE: A beginners guide to conquering the world of business by Robert J. Safuto
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Every one of us is engaged in a quest in this life. The quest is why we get up early in the mornings or very late at night and leave the safety of our homes and families. We venture out into a world where the rules are different then the rules we grew up with. We find that the rules are different than the ones we were taught in school. We get into our cars. We hail taxi cabs. We walk in the rain. We take trains and buses. We navigate security lines at crowded airports. In short, we make the necessary sacrifices to insure that we can not only survive but thrive in this life. We do what needs to be done because we want more out of this life.
During this quest have you ever felt like you needed to step back and get a clear view of the situation? Have you ever felt overwhelmed, lost or unsatisfied with your progress?
Welcome to the beehive.
Let's face facts. Higher education only covers a small portion of what a person needs to know in order to excel in the world of business. The rest is up to you. The author, like most people, learned this fact the hard way. Through this book, the author shares with you the most basic (and most critical) lessons he's learned since entering the beehive.
Welcome to the Beehive addresses the core of the lessons the author has learned while achieving success in his life. These lessons represent a starting point on which to build your entire business philosophy. Each lesson includes practical examples from the author's life and the lives of people who've achieved success in business. Inspirational passages amplify the message delivered with each lesson. All the lessons contain exercises designed to stimulate personal thought and help reinforce the topics covered in the book. Welcome to the Beehive is a street level business book providing the reader with a back-to-basics approach. It gets to the point and provides the reader with a solid tool that they can refer to time and again for inspiration and empowerment while making their way in the world of business.
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Chapters
| Title | Description | Date Created |
| Introduction: Welcome To The Beehive (5.53 MB) | Introduction to the book. This chapter describes the path that lead to the writing of Welcome To The Beehive. | Aug 1, 2005 |
| Lesson One: Protect Yourself (17.9 MB) | The business world is a harsh place. People will lie, cheat and steal in order to take advantage of you. You need to learn about what they might do and how you can take action to prevent being taken yourself. This lesson provides you with knowledge that will help you to better protect yourself in a variety of business scenarios. | Aug 2, 2005 |
| Lesson Two: Be Tough (10.97 MB) | Every day presents a new challenge when you're in the beehive. You'll face grizzled veterans of the business world who have thick skins and little regard for your standing. Learn how to step up and be counted even in the face of more agressive and more experienced business people. | Aug 3, 2005 |
| Lesson Three: Make Mistakes And Learn From Them (8.06 MB) | Mistakes are a big part of life. In fact we usually learn more when we make a mistake then when we do something perfectly. This lesson teaches you how to gain value from your mistakes while still moving toward your goals in business. | Aug 4, 2005 |
| Lesson Four: Sell, Sell, Sell (9.52 MB) | Everyone of us is a salesperson whether we know it or not. Your ability to sell yourself, your ideas, your services or anything else will make the difference between being able to call the shots or having to take orders. Learn how to sell and you'll open up a whole new world of possibilities. | Aug 5, 2005 |
| Lesson Five: You Gotta Have Heart (10.71 MB) | In business, as in life, the road can get pretty rough. Sometimes it's easy to get down about these tough times. People who are conquering the beehive know that you need the heart to push on even in the toughest times. After all, a bright sunny day is probably right around the corner. | Aug 6, 2005 |
| Lesson Six: Leverage The Power Of A Team (8.81 MB) | So many business people try to do it all themselves. No matter what your profession you will need assistance in order to allow you to focus on what you do best. This lesson teaches you the importance of leveraging a team, how to recognize where you need team members and how to put together the team for you. | Aug 7, 2005 |
| Lesson Seven: Constantly Evaluate (8.66 MB) | How do you know where you're going if you don't know where you are? Smart business people learn to evaluate regularly in order to make sure they are on course for success. Learn how to constantly evaluate your situation and you can learn to keep your ship pointed in the direction that you want to go. | Aug 8, 2005 |
| Lesson Eight: Never Stop Learning (11.8 MB) | Do you think you're done with learning? You're never done. The best business people are constantly seeking out new ways to get information that will provide them with an edge. This lesson teaches you the importance of learning and provides the information you need to create a culture of learning in your life. | Aug 9, 2005 |
| Lesson Nine: The Power Of Anticipation (12.81 MB) | In business, change is the only constant and you have to be ready to deal with it. People and organizations who fail to address change are doomed. Having the power of anticipation means that you know how to deal with change before it affects your business, thereby giving you a decided edge over the many people who are simply reacting. | Aug 10, 2005 |
| Lesson Ten: Believe In Yourself (15.09 MB) | The most important and seemingly simplest concept in Welcome to the Beehive. Even if you have all of the above lessons down, you can't find your own success without believe. This lesson teaches you how to assess your level of belief, as well as teaching you how to create belief building goals and surround yourself with belief allies who will help you to feel great about your prospects in the world of business. | Aug 11, 2005 |
| Afterword (0.83 MB) | Some parting thoughts on the book and the journey. | Aug 12, 2005 |