Throw that question out to a table of 10 entrepreneurs, and you’ll get 10 different answers. I know — I do it all the time. Different experiences and perspectives create different results. No one way of approaching success is better than another — if it works.
Category: Motivation
Is Positive Thinking a Waste of Time?
“I tried the positive thinking thing. It just didn’t work for me — affirmations, visualizations — I think it’s all a bunch of hooey.” How many times have you heard this? Have you said it or thought it yourself? The problem is that positive thinking isn’t some magic formula. It — GASP! — requires some… Continue reading Is Positive Thinking a Waste of Time?
Successful Entrepreneurs Know Less Than You Think
Meet Chad Chad is a 31-year old sales manager with an MBA. He’s fairly successful, but wants to start his own business. He shows me his 50-page business plan that outlines his new-media marketing idea. He’s been working on it for 8 months (the plan, that is), and it’s a pretty in-depth document. He even… Continue reading Successful Entrepreneurs Know Less Than You Think
Your Creative Process May Be As Unique As You Are
I do most of my writing while walking the dog. Weird, I know. But it works well for me. I rarely write down my first draft, preferring to keep it in my head. Yes, that goes against many of the creativity and productivity commandments — but again, that’s what works for me. I have a… Continue reading Your Creative Process May Be As Unique As You Are
If Working for a Jerk Motivated Your Self-Employment, What Are You Motivating?
“I would rather work for an up-turned broom with a bucket for a head than work for anyone else in this office besides myself.” ~ Stanley from The Office One of the top reasons that people set out on their own is that they hate their boss. Often, it’s the last straw. It’s the motivation… Continue reading If Working for a Jerk Motivated Your Self-Employment, What Are You Motivating?