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Want to be a successful business leader? Avoid this mistake

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Hey there, aspiring entrepreneurs! If you’re dreaming of launching your own business, listen up. We’ve got some invaluable advice from Alexa von Tobel, the mastermind behind the successful online financial advisor LearnVest, which she sold for a jaw-dropping $375 million. 

The number one lesson she shares with CNBC  Make It is that confidence is crucial, but being overly confident could spell disaster for your startup.

Imagine this. You’ve come up with a groundbreaking business idea, you’re raring to go, and the world seems to be applauding your genius. But according to von Tobel, here’s the catch – don’t let the initial success get to your head. She insists that truly triumphant business builders are never blind to potential pitfalls; they maintain a “healthy paranoia” about their ventures.

Back in the day, von Tobel took a bold leap, leaving Harvard in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis to launch LearnVest. Even when her creation attracted a flood of eager users on day one, causing a temporary website crash, she kept her feet on the ground. The lesson? Executing a business plan isn’t a walk in the park – it’s more like a steep climb. Initial wins are splendid, but they’re just the start; if you relax too soon, you risk losing it all.

Here’s the thing – overconfidence isn’t your ally. Research shows that budding entrepreneurs often fall into this trap, and it’s no wonder, given the slim odds of startup success. Overconfidence can trigger reckless decisions, and that can be the downfall of your dream.

Von Tobel’s story is different. She didn’t get carried away by the early triumphs of LearnVest. Instead, she pursued a steady path of growth, leading the company to gather a whopping 1.5 million users within seven years. This remarkable feat eventually caught the attention of Northwestern Mutual, who snapped up LearnVest for a staggering $375 million in 2015.

But don’t think for a second that maintaining a “healthy paranoia” means living in fear or shunning your achievements. Von Tobel isn’t saying that. She’s all about working smart and hard, making sound decisions day after day, for a decade. That, she claims, is the key to building a truly successful venture.

So, remember this. Confidence is your ally, but overconfidence is the villain that can sink your ship. Stay vigilant, work diligently, and build your success brick by brick. 

Alexa von Tobel’s journey from Harvard dropout to multimillion-dollar success story proves that a blend of confidence and caution can indeed make all the difference.

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Islamic Sukuk Bonds: Government Is Expected To Begin Bond Auction Next Week

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There is now more positive economic news for the people of Pakistan. The government is anticipated to begin the Sukuk Islamic Bond auction next week, after the central bank’s announcement of a large drop in the policy rate.

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SIFC Encourages Green Tourism: Reforming Visas to Increase Investment

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Enhancing investment in the tourism sector, Green Tourism Pakistan’s initiative has received backing from the Special Investment Facilitation Council.

Visa-On-Arrival for 126 countries, Visa-Free Entry for Gulf Cooperation Council nations, and 24-hour expedited visa processing are some of the main features of the Green Tourism Visa Policy.

It is anticipated that these endeavors will draw in about 80 million dollars in foreign direct investment and 8.3 billion rupees in domestic investment.

Green Tourism Private Limited has introduced hunting resorts in Naltar, Hunza, and Skardu, along with four- and five-star city hotels, to improve the tourism experience.

In the first phase of the project, 17 of the 78 areas have seen the start of development activity.

Approved is a central authority for Green Tourism that will supervise the growth of Air Operations.

To promote Religious Tourism, extra precautions have been taken to guarantee the security of visitors from all religions, including Sikhs and Buddhists.

Furthermore, in order to improve the quality of the tourist experience, the green guide quality program has been introduced to supply top-notch tour guides.

There is now a deluxe bus excursion from Islamabad to Peshawar that promotes local culture.

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July 2024 export data from Pakistan shows a significant rise.

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The Strategic Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has been instrumental in improving Pakistani products’ access to international markets, as seen by the significant surge in exports from the country at the start of the 2024–25 fiscal year.

With a 7.26% rise over the same month the previous year, July 2024 exports to the US were $476.017 million. After increasing by 7.74% annually, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the second-largest export destination.

The third and fourth places were occupied by exports to the UK ($183.303 million) and China ($60.100 million). A substantial increase in exports to Afghanistan was recorded in July of this year, rising from $46.262 million to $88.065 million, largely due to successful anti-smuggling efforts.

With a combined export volume of $553.951 million, more important export destinations included Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.

A bright future for the national economy is suggested by the growing confidence major international markets have in Pakistani exports. Through the efforts of SIFC and the government, this greater access to global markets has been made possible.

Pakistan’s economy is predicted to remain stable as a result of the export growth that SIFC has enabled.

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