Life

Do You Have Enough Curiosity To Succeed?

How curious are you about life? You don’t necessarily need to think about the meaning of life. Curiosity can be small. You can see a squirrel and wonder how it has the ability to jump from branch to branch without fear. It turns out that curiosity is a trait in successful people. Do you have enough curiosity to succeed?

Why It’s Dangerous To Look Forward To Something

Do you think to yourself, “Once (fill in the blank) happens it will be so nice…”? I’m sure you have. I’ve done it. I hear it often from friends and family. But is that a dangerous habit to get into? Let’s explore…

A Growing Epidemic: Complaining

Maybe “epidemic” is a strong word. And maybe this happens in every generation, but right now it seems like a lot of people are complaining in the world. I’m guilty of it. I do it without even thinking. But complaining doesn’t fix anything and it’s contagious. And that’s a problem if you want to be successful.

You Can’t Do Everything

I’m not a big fan of the word “can’t”. I don’t think many entrepreneurs are, but when it comes to a typical character trait of entrepreneurs I think there is a tendency to try and do too much. And that can be a downfall…

Improvement Within A Framework

Today we’re expanding on last week’s post about Improvement. Today the focus is on improving within a framework. I think that’s perhaps the issue with what Growth has become. A framework provides the guidelines for improvement so it is achieved for the long run.

Improvement Is Better Than Growth

The word, Growth, has become a buzzword in the business world. I’m sure the word has been used for a very long time in both business and in personal life, but lately I think there is a word that is much better to use in both situations: Improvement…

You Can’t Lose What You Don’t Put In The Middle

This is the start of a quote from one of my favorite movies. I think it has significant importance for anybody, but especially for those with entrepreneurial tendencies. Here is how to interpret the line and how to apply it to your life.

Company Wellness Programs For Solopreneurs

Are you a solopreneur? There are different challenges when you’re a one-person shop. One of the challenges, often an overlooked challenge, is maintaining your health. Here are some tips for your own wellness program.

Getting Back Into Reading Thanks To My Wife

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.