by John Macdonald | Nov 15, 2025 | The250
I grew up in a house with a gravel driveway. As a kid, a gravel driveway was kind of a bummer. You can’t skateboard on a gravel driveway. Nor can you play hockey (my sport of my youth), rollerskate, or ride your Big Wheel. The problem with the gravel driveway is that... by John Macdonald | Nov 14, 2025 | The250
You can find approximately 256939 courses and coaches to help you optimize your sales funnel. Language, layout, colors, steps, offers, etc. They all claim they can help you get more clicks, conversions, and yeses. Emotionally charged. Data-driven. Proven strategies.... by John Macdonald | Nov 13, 2025 | The250
The Eisenhower Principle teaches us that we should focus on what’s important, rather than just what’s urgent (for someone). This certainly has been a life-changing concept for me. I’ve become an expert at sorting the important from the urgent, and it’s made me... by John Macdonald | Nov 12, 2025 | The250
You usually start digging the hole with enthusiasm and optimism. Just a few shovel-fulls and I’ll find what I’m looking for. Yeah, sure, I’ll probably break a sweat. I might have to go a little deeper than I hoped. No problem. I got this. After a bit,... by John Macdonald | Nov 11, 2025 | The250
Many fall into the trap. The trap is thinking that the idea is the magic. The idea is the work. The idea is what matters. The right idea will create your product and company. Yes, you’ll need a good idea. But ideas are a dime a dozen. The idea is 10%. But 90% of...