The essential companion to the book that revolutionized entrepreneurship Disciplined Entrepreneurship Case Studies & Exercises provides a practical manual for working the 24-step framework presented in Disciplined Entrepreneurship. Unlocking key lessons and breaking down the steps, this book helps you delve deeper into the framework to get your business up and running with a greater chance for success. You'll find the tools you need to sharpen your instinct, engage your creativity, work through hardship, and give the people what they want—even if they don't yet know that they want it. Real-world examples illustrate the framework in action, and case studies highlight critical points that can make or break you when your goal is on the line. Exercises and assessments help you nail down your strengths, while pointing out areas that could benefit from reinforcement—because when it comes to your business, "good enough" isn't good...

Something to think about. Something to remember. That is what links the spanking stories and essays in "Finely Disciplined Thoughts." Some are brief, with the contemplations of a lifelong emotional "princess" in need of disciplined attention dispensed by a loving but clear-sighted "commoner" who understands her deepest needs as a prime example. Some are lengthy. It can, after all, require some time and effort to help a well-meaning but slightly flawed heroine identify and correct the error of her ways, as painfully pointed out by the strong man in her life determined that she shall be the best she can be. Some are amusing; some are deeply moving. Some are true; some are fantasy. All are devoted to exploring the sensations, the emotions, the thoughts, the sheer physicality and unabashed delight - even if the effect is slightly delayed - embodied in an attention-garnering, gasp- inducing smack to that most vulnerable of body parts and imaginative of mental realms.Read More

"This unconventional, sexy tale—featuring a dominant duke with a fondness for rulers—brims with sensuality on every page. If you like a heavy dose of spice in your Regency romance, you'll love DISCIPLINED BY THE DUKE." - Joanna ShupeThe day her sister murdered their abusive father, Elizabeth Wilcox stopped being a gentleman's daughter. Willing to do anything to save her sister from the hangman's noose, now she is a spy... A servant. A liar. A thief. A submissive.Masquerading as a parlor maid and entrenched in the Duke of Montague's estate, Liz is willing to risk all to uncover the secrets that would save her sister. But submitting to the duke's peculiar brand of discipline surprises her with a heady mixture of pleasure and pain. Eager to relinquish control of her messy life, Liz soon craves the rough hands of Montague and his powerful, passionate attentions. Can she succumb to the hot sting of his hand and the gentleness of his kisses without revealing...

A spoiled, self-indulgent heiress receives an anonymous invitation to what she believes will be a weekend of sexual extravagance but ultimately learns some valuable lessons about frivolous encounters and selfish pleasures. Yoyin's whole life has been an egocentric quest for unbridled, hedonistic pleasure. When she travels to a beautiful island villa under the premise of fulfilling her darkest desires, she soon learns that sexual satisfaction comes with a price. She is relentlessly pushed beyond her comfort level and becomes enraged when her expectations are not fulfilled. Will Yoyin learn the secret teachings that have been planned for her or will she continue to give in to the demands of her libido while ignoring the yearnings of her heart?