You want to do it all on your own. After all, your way is the best way. Explaining your process takes too much time, and it won’t be done exactly the right way. What’s the use? Channeling responsibilities can lead to long-term payoffs. Delegate often so that you can: focus on the big picture trust … Continue reading »
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It’s easy to hide
We’re exposed now more than ever before. Our steps are easily trackable, our buying decisions traceable with the click of a mouse. We document our lives on film for our friends and the world to see. We post our professional accomplishments on open social networks. We look for validation and response from what we show … Continue reading »
Scare yourself
The moment at take off, when you’re unsure of what lies ahead. That one decision that could branch into 15,000 possibilities. That YES! that sets your life on an entirely new path. The uncertainty that comes from doing something different. The quickening of your heart as you step into the unknown. Have you scared yourself … Continue reading »
Are you in love with your problem?
A few months ago, I found myself in a room with Seth Godin and a small group of eager entrepreneurs. Seth posed the following question: ”Are you so in love with your problem you’re unwilling to try an imperfect solution?” This prompted me to wonder how many situations I’ve refused to relinquish control, choosing instead … Continue reading »
20 questions to ask as you enter a new year
They work best if you’re honest: Am I holding onto any beliefs that aren’t serving me? What do I want to learn this year? Have I set any long-term goals? Are my daily decisions setting me up for success? Do my present priorities accurately reflect my innermost dreams and desires? Is my work fulfilling my … Continue reading »
an entrepreneur’s two sided coin
Nothing — criminals, graduate school, Social Media Week, Seth Godin — prepared me for what it takes to be an entrepreneur. There are many warm, idealistic perceptions of the life of an entrepreneur. Being your own boss, running your own show, creating things that matter, following your bliss. Anyone who has groveled at a desk … Continue reading »
Get lost or change
When was the last time you scared yourself? Last week I found myself scrambling up rocks, free climbing what I thought was the summit of Longs Peak. After several hours of hiking, circumnavigating ice patches, carefully placing my feet, holding onto rock slabs, and searching for trail markers, I came to the edge of a very, … Continue reading »
10 things entrepreneurs [should] know
I’ve learned some tough lessons during my transition into the business world. I’m sharing a few of them here and believe they can be applied to more than entrepreneurial endeavors. I hope they are as valuable for you as they have been for me: You’re never finished. There’s always more to be done. Bigger plans, more … Continue reading »
How do you see risk?
Everyone experiences risk. No one is immune to the anxiety that comes with it. The difference between the daring and the successful is that they’ve learned to cope with it. Questions to ask: How can I minimize my anxieties surrounding this? Can I make myself feel better about this decision? The more you dive, the … Continue reading »
Invest in yourself.
Success and anything worth doing comes with sacrifice. Money, time, pride, effort, energy, friends, family, hobbies, confidence, reputation — these are just some of the things that end up on the table when you go all in. How are you spending them? Where are you channeling your time and attention and means? Fear often pulls … Continue reading »
