Desmond Pike
Stories by Desmond Pike
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Is 2026 the Year of the Coach?
Why go through life alone when you could have someone coach you through it? Though the word “coach” once conjured up images…
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How Two Senegal Farms Fuel the UK’s Winter Veggie Supply
Ever wondered where your supermarkets get those spring onions, beans and corn in mid-winter? The answer might surprise you: from two huge…
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One-Person Unicorn: What It Is and Why 2026 Is the Year
Anthropic's Dario Amodei gives it 70–80% odds by year's end. Base44 already exited for $80M with one founder. Here's what it actually…
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How the Smartest Subscription Founders Are Beating Churn in 2026
The average subscription company loses 5.3% of customers every month. The founders who fixed churn first are the ones compounding revenue now.
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Are Skeptical Leaders Blocking Your Strategy? Here’s What to Do
Skeptical leaders aren’t trying to kill your strategy—they’re testing it. When doubt shows up in the boardroom, it’s often rooted in risk,…
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30 Journal Prompts Every Entrepreneur Needs for Creativity and Growth
Entrepreneurs often juggle a million ideas and stressors at once, and journaling is a simple, proven tool to help clear the mind.…
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How I Gained Two Extra Hours Every Day as a Freelancer
Freelancing can be amazing, but it’s easy to let work seep into every hour. When I started freelancing over six years ago,…
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Business Industry Acronyms You Must Know Before Franchising
The expansion of the franchise model in 2025 has reached unprecedented levels, with the International Franchise Association (IFA) projecting that the number…
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10 AI Jobs You Can Start in 2026 Without a Tech Degree
A few years ago, a career in artificial intelligence felt out of reach for anyone without a technical background. AI was framed…
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Focus Techniques Founders Use to Get More Done
Proven focus techniques founders use to work smarter and get more done. Learn deep work strategies, time mastery habits, and attention hacks…
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How Startups Can Turn Values Into Measurable Results in 2026
Over the past decade, startup culture has become fluent in the language of values. Purpose statements, mission decks, and cultural manifestos are…
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Your 2026 Business Plan
Building your own business is a dream for everyone, and we can assure you it is a dream everyone can turn true.…
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10 Strategies to Find a Job in 2026
If you’ve been looking for a job lately, you’ve probably noticed things feel different. The old way of doing things—sending out a…
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Is Your Startup Ready to Launch? Here are 5 Signs to Watch Out For
Have you ever had a killer business idea but just couldn’t bring yourself to hit the “go” button? Maybe you’re worried it…
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The End of Hustle Culture and What Replaces It in 2026
For more than a decade, hustle culture shaped how entrepreneurship looked, sounded, and felt. Long hours were worn like a badge of…
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Barely Exercise, Still Fit? The 10 Daily Habits That Keep People Strong as They Age
Staying fit as we age doesn’t always mean spending hours at the gym. Some people maintain strength, energy, and vitality with minimal…
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Morgan Stanley Predicts These 3 Surprises for 2026
The global macroeconomic environment entering the 2026 fiscal year is defined by a paradox of unprecedented technological advancement and structural fragility. Following…
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Why Digital Minimalism Is the Biggest Trend of 2026 (And How It’s Changing Lives
In a hyper-connected world, we’ve been trained to value more: more notifications, more followers, more updates, more online presence. But a powerful…
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Not Every Battle Deserves Your Voice
Not every conflict requires a response. In a world where debates and disagreements are everywhere, knowing when to stay silent is a…
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Business Habits Successful Founders Are Prioritizing in January
January is a critical reset point for founders. While many professionals approach the new year with vague resolutions, successful entrepreneurs intentionally shape…