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 »
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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 »
A manual for daily adventure
It’s easy to get stuck in a rut. Go to work, come home, throw together dinner, veg out on the couch. You’ll never live the life you secretly wish for if you become routine’s slave. You have to shake things up. When you enjoy your life, you’ll inspire people around you to test limits they’ve drawn … Continue reading »
Read the fine print!
Or don’t. Restraints, boundaries, rules, guidelines, regulations — how you navigate and manipulate them is what separates you from the person sitting next to you. You can test limits, see them as a dead end sign, or ignore them. Press on, beyond predefined trails, and you might find yourself heading into the land of creative bliss.