Higgins' new book, "Burn the Boats," urges people to forego the backup plan to fulfill their goals. AdvertisementAdvertisementSide hustlers and would-be entrepreneurs will often have a backup plan to their dreams, just in case things don't work out. But that safety net might be preventing them from achieving their full potential, according to a book by Matt Higgins, an investor and guest shark on "Shark Tank." Higgins' book, titled "Burn the Boats," urges entrepreneurs to find the right moment, and then go all-in on their goals. Mainly though, you have to learn to let go when things don't go your way.

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