We don’t all get to choose employers and/or customers. Of course, at a certain point we just go with what’s available, because we have a need. Over the last 10 years of employment and as a business owner I’ve seen people come and go, and people have seen me come …
Last weak I heard a top athlete say this in an interview, and in its simplicity it made so much sense. “No one ever became world champion by training only op the days that they felt like it.” It resonated.
Choice without commitment is worthless. Commitment without choice is worthless. It’s together that makes it a strong combo. If you decide to do smart things and happen to show up every day to do them, eventually you will reach your goals. But don’t forget to hang in when it gets …
Most things are easier said than done. Not stopping. Stopping or not showing up is easier done than said. It’s a trap. Don’t fall in it. Try to say it first and then reconsider. Strategic quitting is an art. Try to master it.
As companies, we have numerous ways to lure people in buying stuff from us. Some cheap and dirty, some expensive and beautiful. But the core of where we can make a difference is when we invite people to the party. Being a valuable asset in someone else’s life. It’s not …
Don’t ever be afraid of what is to come. It’s the only way to make the present miserable if it’s not, or worse if it’s already. Rather be positive. It does the opposite, without any side effects.
It has a predictable way to attain new customers. It has a clear product to sell to those customers. It has a healthy financial method to generate the two things above. And the business becomes a huge success when customers are happy, tell others and come back for more. It’s …
There’s so much you can learn in traditional school. Math, geography, art, economics. But frequently overlooked are real skills. Mindset, gameplay, time management, ownership, patience, negotiating, setbacks, job search, the list is long. There’s no ‘class’ in this. Schools expect students to learn this ‘along the way’. Bald assumption. Traditional …
Setbacks are part of any good journey. If you don’t take a step back or sideways every now and then, how are you so sure that you’re still moving forward?
Getting to a goal requires falling in love with the process. It’s not the goal itself you perform, it’s the deed of getting there you perform time and time again.