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Contrarian Goldfish does not follow the crowds. It uses uncommon sense to challenge conventional thinking.
How Much is Your Time Worth?
Conventional thinking: I can save a significant amount of money by doing things myself.
Contrarian thinking: My time is worth money and I know what my hourly rate is. I will account for my time and hourly rate when deciding to do something myself.
Every “do it yourself” decision should account not only for the material cost […]
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23Mar2008 | goldfish | 0 comments | Continued
Enjoy Life Now
Conventional thinking: If I work very hard for 20-30 years and accumulate a lot of money some day I will be able to relax and enjoy life.
Contrarian thinking: Why wait 20-30 years if I can enjoy life now?
There is a great fable about an American businessman who was taking a vacation in a small village […]
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17Mar2008 | goldfish | 0 comments | Continued
Lose Control
Conventional thinking: I must always be in control. I must keep a tight grip on everything in my life in order to be successful.
Contrarian thinking: Losing control will help you relax, may boost your creativity, and will do wonders for human relations.
If you have an A-type personality it may be difficult for you to let […]
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11Mar2008 | goldfish | 0 comments | Continued
The Customer is Sometimes Right
Conventional thinking: The customer is always right.
Contrarian thinking: The 20% of customers that are responsible for 80% of your revenues have the right to be demanding and you should get out of your way to accommodate their needs. The other 80% of your customers who are responsible for 20% of your revenues are not worth […]
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5Mar2008 | goldfish | 0 comments | Continued
Show Your Weaknesses
Conventional thinking: I should not show my weaknesses. I need to always be strong in order to gain the respect of others. I should never show my vulnerabilities and admit to my mistakes.
Contrarian thinking: It is OK to show that you are human and that sometimes you make mistakes. Admitting to your mistakes shows maturity, […]
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29Feb2008 | goldfish | 0 comments | Continued
I agree with you Sceptic
this is a useful discussion
good blog! 
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