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            <title><![CDATA[The Runaway Arsonist]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[<div class="medium-feed-item"><p class="medium-feed-image"><a href="https://geofflane.medium.com/the-runaway-arsonist-8e9bf3a18f9d?source=rss-364f2264463a------2"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/2600/1*kTa0xOT4fwrOrD-_GphbFQ.jpeg" width="5896"></a></p><p class="medium-feed-snippet">And the battle for territory.</p><p class="medium-feed-link"><a href="https://geofflane.medium.com/the-runaway-arsonist-8e9bf3a18f9d?source=rss-364f2264463a------2">Continue reading on Medium »</a></p></div>]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2023 12:32:21 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Trying to Think of the Next Big Thing? Do This Instead.]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[<div class="medium-feed-item"><p class="medium-feed-image"><a href="https://medium.com/illumination/trying-to-think-of-the-next-big-thing-do-this-instead-6b01cbe817f2?source=rss-364f2264463a------2"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1981/1*U0GRwuOlCtEXOdzqHTfuoQ.jpeg" width="1981"></a></p><p class="medium-feed-snippet">The measure of a good entrepreneur doesn&#x2019;t come down to a good idea.</p><p class="medium-feed-link"><a href="https://medium.com/illumination/trying-to-think-of-the-next-big-thing-do-this-instead-6b01cbe817f2?source=rss-364f2264463a------2">Continue reading on ILLUMINATION »</a></p></div>]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2021 14:42:14 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Best Bloggers to Read While Sitting on the Toilet.]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[<div class="medium-feed-item"><p class="medium-feed-image"><a href="https://medium.com/illumination/the-best-bloggers-to-read-while-sitting-on-the-toilet-ea6741d2febb?source=rss-364f2264463a------2"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/2600/1*36a3A8mqtaFzMg4fkoFh4w.jpeg" width="6046"></a></p><p class="medium-feed-snippet">Guaranteed red marks on your thighs every time.</p><p class="medium-feed-link"><a href="https://medium.com/illumination/the-best-bloggers-to-read-while-sitting-on-the-toilet-ea6741d2febb?source=rss-364f2264463a------2">Continue reading on ILLUMINATION »</a></p></div>]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:04:56 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Count to 3. Take Some Pre. Go on a Calling Spree.]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[<div class="medium-feed-item"><p class="medium-feed-image"><a href="https://medium.datadriveninvestor.com/count-to-3-take-some-pre-go-on-a-calling-spree-711a5fc23e2f?source=rss-364f2264463a------2"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/2600/1*94x419-IzW7bvkxnreN-uA.jpeg" width="6000"></a></p><p class="medium-feed-snippet">This is literally my 3-step formula for cold calling.</p><p class="medium-feed-link"><a href="https://medium.datadriveninvestor.com/count-to-3-take-some-pre-go-on-a-calling-spree-711a5fc23e2f?source=rss-364f2264463a------2">Continue reading on DataDrivenInvestor »</a></p></div>]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2021 10:13:25 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Lessons Learned Going Door-to-Door]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[<div class="medium-feed-item"><p class="medium-feed-image"><a href="https://medium.datadriveninvestor.com/lessons-learned-going-door-to-door-dd703e0f6cef?source=rss-364f2264463a------2"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/2600/1*uN7VfeAkspwwYhbZ3L65iw.jpeg" width="5760"></a></p><p class="medium-feed-snippet">The most important takeaway and why I think everyone should do a stint of knocking on 140 strangers&#x2019; doors.</p><p class="medium-feed-link"><a href="https://medium.datadriveninvestor.com/lessons-learned-going-door-to-door-dd703e0f6cef?source=rss-364f2264463a------2">Continue reading on DataDrivenInvestor »</a></p></div>]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2021 13:13:23 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Why it Pays to Switch it Up]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[<div class="medium-feed-item"><p class="medium-feed-image"><a href="https://geofflane.medium.com/why-it-pays-to-switch-it-up-add7bb646603?source=rss-364f2264463a------2"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/2600/1*Su_uqZVJh8_DufNEo8wVTA.jpeg" width="4076"></a></p><p class="medium-feed-snippet">Fellow new bloggers you&#x2019;re gonna wanna read this.</p><p class="medium-feed-link"><a href="https://geofflane.medium.com/why-it-pays-to-switch-it-up-add7bb646603?source=rss-364f2264463a------2">Continue reading on Medium »</a></p></div>]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2021 18:05:44 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not Accepting No is Only Half the Battle]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[<div class="medium-feed-item"><p class="medium-feed-image"><a href="https://medium.com/illumination/not-accepting-no-is-only-half-the-battle-6b621e8548f3?source=rss-364f2264463a------2"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/2600/1*XdcYKKm7CbqDLMVtpzUEOQ.jpeg" width="3019"></a></p><p class="medium-feed-snippet">Part II is just as important</p><p class="medium-feed-link"><a href="https://medium.com/illumination/not-accepting-no-is-only-half-the-battle-6b621e8548f3?source=rss-364f2264463a------2">Continue reading on ILLUMINATION »</a></p></div>]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2021 21:18:54 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Legitimate vs. Directive Fear: Badass Advice From a Badass Entrepreneur]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[<div class="medium-feed-item"><p class="medium-feed-image"><a href="https://medium.com/illumination/legitimate-vs-directive-fear-badass-advice-from-a-badass-entrepreneur-81fcdd43222a?source=rss-364f2264463a------2"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/2600/1*3TJxYt1noF5bvvYpwE_fwQ.jpeg" width="2678"></a></p><p class="medium-feed-snippet">Know when to listen to the voices in your head vs when to punch them square in the jaw.</p><p class="medium-feed-link"><a href="https://medium.com/illumination/legitimate-vs-directive-fear-badass-advice-from-a-badass-entrepreneur-81fcdd43222a?source=rss-364f2264463a------2">Continue reading on ILLUMINATION »</a></p></div>]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2021 04:09:34 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[What to do When You Don’t Know What to Blog About]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[<div class="medium-feed-item"><p class="medium-feed-image"><a href="https://medium.com/illumination/what-to-do-when-you-dont-know-what-to-blog-about-fad6190b59af?source=rss-364f2264463a------2"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/2048/1*dg-CEFVxCtizENgbVoLbBA.jpeg" width="2048"></a></p><p class="medium-feed-snippet">Here&#x2019;s the antidote.</p><p class="medium-feed-link"><a href="https://medium.com/illumination/what-to-do-when-you-dont-know-what-to-blog-about-fad6190b59af?source=rss-364f2264463a------2">Continue reading on ILLUMINATION »</a></p></div>]]></description>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Geoff Lane]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2021 15:46:27 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How I Generated $10k in 30 Days on Shopify and Then Immediately Lost It All]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[<div class="medium-feed-item"><p class="medium-feed-image"><a href="https://medium.com/the-post-grad-survival-guide/selling-on-shopify-the-ultimate-side-hustle-or-a-costly-mistake-825a01c08151?source=rss-364f2264463a------2"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/2600/1*u_bZaNhoNTBDztAFeFRbNg.jpeg" width="5600"></a></p><p class="medium-feed-snippet">Selling on Shopify: The ultimate side hustle or a costly mistake?</p><p class="medium-feed-link"><a href="https://medium.com/the-post-grad-survival-guide/selling-on-shopify-the-ultimate-side-hustle-or-a-costly-mistake-825a01c08151?source=rss-364f2264463a------2">Continue reading on The Post-Grad Survival Guide »</a></p></div>]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 14:48:17 GMT</pubDate>
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