5 Qualities that Kill an Entrepreneur
Every period has its own “hot” career fields. When I was in college in the late ’90s, medicine was the most highly sought after and respected field. Half of my incoming class aspired to become doctors.
Motivation is not the Answer
For decades, office walls have been covered with cheesy motivational quotes and imagery that was intended to inspire inhabitants to work harder and strive for success.
4 Reasons Overworking is Overrated
From an early age, we are taught the value of hard work. “Work harder than the next guy” society tells us. “Work longer hours, sleep less, and grind” we are told.
Waiting for Tomorrow
Procrastination… Most of us fall victim it. I certainly do at times. Psychology Today reported that as many as 90 percent of college students are chronic procrastinators.
You Will Not Be Elon Musk
In 1992, Gatorade launched the inspirational “Be Like Mike” television ad that prompted millions of fans to imagine themselves as Michael Jordan with flashy highlights and a catchy jingle.
The Paradox of Preparing to Start Our Own Business
Before becoming an entrepreneur, I had a good amount of business experience on paper. I boasted over 15 years of corporate experience, including building multi-million-dollar business units at two Fortune 500 companies.
The Value of Off-Time on Your Work
Like countless entrepreneurs, I often have several projects on my plate at any given moment and enjoy the challenge of this balancing act.
The 3 Questions We Must Ask To Build A Winning Product
“The strength of brand loyalty begins with how your product makes people feel.”- Jay Samit, Digital Media Innovator
What a Puppy Taught Me About Customer Service
Last year, I adopted a very cute Cheagle (Chihuahua-Beagle mix) named Buddy. Buddy was abandoned by his owner in North Carolina and rescued by an organization in New York.
The Lie of Averages
“My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four. Unless there are three other people.” – Orson Welles