Staying motivated
I just came back from a family reunion in Hodgeville Saskatchewan – population 150ish. One day my Uncle Felix and Aunt Hilda began telling stories about grandma and grandpa (that’s my great grandparents) who homesteaded there in the 1920s. If you’re never been to southern Saskatchewan then picture bald prairie. The only trees were planted […]
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The following article is by coach Gary Glasscock, MCLC, MSLC, The Life Connections Coach at www.ManifestingYourLife.com. Before deciding to seek out a mentor, you must first determine what you hope to gain from the relationship. That means you need to spend time thinking about both your short and long term goals. Once you’re fully clear
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I believe that keeping a positive mental attitude is essential when you’re a solo-preneur, particularly during these troubled times. If you’re feeling desperate or scared it’s really hard to keep going. It’s hard to make plans and even harder to implement those plans. When speaking to potential customers, it’s harder to make the sale if
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The “Last Lecture” is a common tradition for retiring university professors. It’s their last chance to “impart wisdom” to their students and an opportunity to stray from the regular curriculum and talk about what they’ve learned about life. On September 18, 2007, Carnegie Mellon University computer science professor Randy Pausch delivered his last lecture to
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Yesterday I started reading Timothy Ferriss’ The 4-Hour Workweek. Although I’ve barely cracked the spine, he said something that really got me thinking. He compared two people: one making $100,000 per year working 80 hours per week vs. one making $50,000 per year but only working ten hours per week. He pointed out it’s not
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Today’s post is a guest post by Brian Tracy. If you don’t know Brian Tracy, you’re in for a treat. He is a business and personal success consultant who has numerous books, articles and courses available. I took his Phoenix seminar years ago and learned so much. I’ve also read many of his books and
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They say, “We need more steady, loyal employees.”
I say, “We need more ‘freaks’ who routinely tell those in charge to take a flying leap … before it’s too late.”
The above quote is from The Big Moo: Stop Trying to Be Perfect and Start Being Remarkable. This remarkable book is edited by Seth Godin and is written by a collection of 33 writers Godin invited to participate in this book, which raises funds for charity.
This quote came from the chapter entitled: They Say I’m Extreme. I include it today because it speaks to the heart of my struggles with entrepreneurship.
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“Good is the enemy of great.” Jim Collins, business consultant, author, and lecturer on the subject of company sustainability and growth and author of Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap … And Others Don’t. I ran across this quote the other day and I haven’t been able to get it out of
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Entrepreneurs are as varied as the businesses they build. However, as I’ve been out meeting people at networking meetings and interviewing entrepreneurs while researching my forthcoming book, I’ve noticed a few common traits of successful entrepreneurs. 1. Audacity and Courage Whether it’s the risk of the initial investment, the uncertainty of income in the early
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The beginning of May will be three years since I left my full time job and became an entrepreneur. Over these past three years I’ve learned some fundamental truths about being in business.Prior to stepping out on my own, I spent a lot of time researching what I would do for the next phase of
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