Introduction to the book. This chapter describes the path that lead to the writing of Welcome To The Beehive.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Some parting thoughts on the book and the journey.

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