Over the years I’ve had experience working with some really smart and successful people. It’s like having access to all kinds of good mentors. And there are some things I’ve seen that CEOs and successful business people do that are difficult and that other people often don’t do…
Last week my wife wanted to go to our local library. I hadn’t been in a library for many years. I was surprised how excited I got when we arrived and walked around. I feel a rejuvenation for reading and I’m excited about the prospects of being a card carrying library member once again.
One thing that many entrepreneurs suffer with is the idea of vacation. And a lot of the pressure comes from within. Even thinking about vacation can make many of us feel like we’re cheating at life. We feel bad and are afraid to even talk about vacation. I’m here to tell you…vacations and time off are okay!
Partnerships are key.
Most businesses go through periods of change. We have to change in order to remain competitive. You don’t want to lurch around trying all kinds of different things, but thought out change is good. But employees often fight back to change. “That’s not the way we’ve done it.” Here are some tips for getting your team on board with change.
As entrepreneurs, we’re always looking for something that separates us from the competition. That often involves our products and systems, but beyond that it also involves ourselves and our employees. And one of the biggest ways to gain an advantage, I believe, is with diet.
I’ve been bringing on a few new writers and even an account manager. I’m learning as I go and after reading a blog post about a study on authenticity I think I’ve learned something new.
It’s a fine line, I think, between being driven and being content. I think “content” has been a negative word for entrepreneurs. We think we need to be always working to be better. I think that’s good, but being content with life in general seems to lead to a better quality of life.
Networking tips.
Are you a small business owner struggling to find more time? That’s a pretty universal situation for entrepreneurs. And it’s really a situation for many people. It’s something I’ve tried to look at and solve over the years. Here are some of the best hacks that have worked for me and/or for others.