Negatism™: The Essential Guide To What NOT To Do.

Negatism™

neg•a•tism [neg-uh-tiz-uh m]
noun

1. the act of learning from negative outcomes or behaviors.

Welcome To Negatism™

Negatism is a different approach to running a business built on the simple yet powerful idea that knowing what not to do is as crucial as knowing what to do. In a world filled with countless resources telling you "how to be successful in business", Negatism offers a different path: learning from the real-world experiences of others who’ve learned their lessons the hard way.

Our goal is to share invaluable insights provided from people just like you, but a bit more weathered, including highly successful individuals and those who've simply faced significant challenges. The universal message from every contribution is clear: “I’ve been there. Learn from me”.

“The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do.”

-Michael Porter, Bishop William Lawrence University Professor at Harvard Business School

Many traditional guides encourage you to change your personality, behavior, and instincts to (weirdly?) follow someone else’s footsteps. But what you really need to know is not what you should do or what worked for someone else, but what NOT to do! Logically, it's easier to avoid specific behaviors rather than trying to learn entirely new ones hoping for the same success someone else achieved by following their methodology.

We reached out to business owners across all industries, geographical locations and sizes from start-up to multigenerational to answer these questions:

• What was the biggest mistake you made in business so far?

• What lesson did you learn the hard way?

• What would you not do again, if given the opportunity?

• What is the one warning you wish someone gave you when you were first starting out?

Unlock the Wisdom of Hindsight:

Buy The Negatism Book!

Are you ready to benefit from the collective wisdom of others? Negatism® compiles nuggets of advice into a comprehensive guide. It’s the one book you actually need!

You'll find invaluable insights across essential categories, including:

  • Employees: Covering HR, hiring, and firing.

  • Clients: Guidance on managing relationships with clients, patients, and customers.

  • Fees: Insights into pricing, products, and services.

  • Restructuring: Advice on mergers, acquisitions, and succession plans.

  • Financial: Crucial lessons regarding cash, debts, loans, and taxes.

  • Advertising: Strategies related to networking, advertising, and social media.

  • Infrastructure: Best practices concerning technology and internal processes.

  • Kitchenette Sink:  All the rest.

Don't learn the hard way – learn from those who have. Empower yourself with foresight by choosing what not to do. Buy The Negatism Book today!