#AskPeshev 156: Planning For The Uncertainties

How do you plan for uncertainties? Is that even possible?

Well, what sets great business leaders apart from the rest is their ability to make tough business decisions with foresight.

You can develop your foresight but it will take a lot of working and studying, refining principles, and clearing one’s lenses.

If you haven’t started working at your foresight yet, start now.

Read and take to heart the different strategies you can learn through this week’s newsletter. 🚀 

If you have any questions, just hit “Reply” now. 📱  Mario

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