{"id":27873,"date":"2022-03-08T05:00:57","date_gmt":"2022-03-08T03:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bestprofitsonline.com\/myblog\/?p=27873"},"modified":"2022-03-08T05:00:59","modified_gmt":"2022-03-08T03:00:59","slug":"business-and-philosophy-what-greek-philosophers-can-teach-you-about-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bestprofitsonline.com\/myblog\/business-and-philosophy-what-greek-philosophers-can-teach-you-about-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Business and Philosophy: What Greek Philosophers Can Teach You About Business"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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True wisdom will live forever. Great Greek philosophers have lived in different times (A long time ago) but, some things never change. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Business and Philosophy: Greek Philosophers and Modern Business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s not difficult to apply ancient wisdom to modern business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is some classic wisdom advice from Greek philosophers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Marketing advice from Aristotle<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Aristotle can teach you some useful business lessons. The essence of marketing is understanding what motivates people or customers to act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Aristotle<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In marketing, we appeal to customers with reason, ignite their passions, spark their desires, answer their needs, depending on their habits, and often benefit from the winds of chance. Also, some marketing decisions are even driven by compulsion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Project management and Aristotle’s advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFirst, have a definite, clear practical ideal. A goal or objective. Second, have the necessary means to achieve your ends. Wisdom, money, materials, and methods. Third, adjust all your means to that end.\u201d \u2013 Aristotle<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Project management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A few last words we can use today: With excellent project management software, you can assign tasks and set goals to keep your project on track and budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Epicurus and Security<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Epicurus was more into enjoying life in all its glory than conducting business, but he did contribute something we can all get behind given the constant threat of data theft and loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Those who can provide themselves with security against their neighbors have peace of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Epicurus<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We might be more inclined to say \u201cGood fences make good neighbors,\u201d but the sentiment is the same. Security and privacy are important to peace of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fast-forward to today, (good fences mean good data security). Your business needs security built into your customer relationship management. Make sure your CRM security is verified and backed up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Heraclitus and The Nature of Change<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo man ever steps in the same river twice, for it\u2019s not the same river and he\u2019s not the same man.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Heraclitus<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We can\u2019t afford to overlook the existential nature of change. Heraclitus may have lived in 500 BC, but he knew the challenges of keeping up with technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He reminds us that visitors may visit a business website with a different goal in mind each time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s up to the business to make sure we meet their changing needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Socrates and Reputation Management<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

In business, your brand reputation is very important. Your sales depend on the trust relationship you build with your customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Socrates encourages a concept all marketers need to know. Authenticity!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The way to gain a good reputation is to be authentic and original.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Socrates<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simple, right? Don\u2019t try to fake it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Plato and Quality Content<\/h1>\n\n\n\n