There are many views on what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur, but there’s only one trait that they all share.
Why It’s Fine To Not Be Passionate About Your Work
The ability to follow our passion is a privilege that the vast majority of the world's population doesn't have.
The ability to follow our passion is a privilege that the vast majority of the world’s population doesn’t have.
Why Your ‘Why’ Doesn’t Always Matter
Your 'why' is just one part of the equation. For it to be most effective, you've got to couple it with one other trait.
Your ‘why’ is just one part of the equation. For it to be most effective, you’ve got to couple it with one other trait.
Instead Of Competing, Go Where They’re Not
Sometimes we have to compete head-to-head, but not always.
Sometimes we have to compete head-to-head, but not always.
When You Think You’re The Wolf, Are You Really The Sheep?
Some entrepreneurs rail against non-entrepreneurs. They see employees as sheep. But what if the tables were turned?
Some entrepreneurs rail against non-entrepreneurs. They see employees as sheep. But what if the tables were turned?
The 3 Steps I Take When I’m Feeling Overwhelmed
With so many things going on, I can sometimes feel overwhelmed. When I do, this is what I do to get my feet back underneath me.
With so many things going on, I can sometimes feel overwhelmed. When I do, this is what I do to get my feet back underneath me.
3 Surprisingly Simple Reasons Your Startup Could Fail Before The End Of The Year
Writing from experience, these are three things entrepreneurs should watch very closely as they build their business.
Writing from experience, these are three things entrepreneurs should watch very closely as they build their business.
Loud Work Might Get You Noticed But Invisible Work Makes You Valuable
Just because others are building their startups out loud, that doesn't mean you have to.
Just because others are building their startups out loud, that doesn’t mean you have to.
How Early Stage Startups Can Plot Out 2017
It's tough to plot out the future of an early stage startup, but not impossible. Here's my approach.
Predicting the future is impossible, especially in the very early stages. But this is no excuse to avoid putting a plan together for the upcoming year. Startup “gurus” and “experts” tend to push back on the idea of putting together a business plan when you’re in the very early stages. They preach that you should instead…
The Top 3 Business Lessons I’ve Learned From 2016
Entrepreneurship is a tough way to learn hard, important lessons. Here are three things 2016 taught me.
Entrepreneurship is a tough way to learn hard, important lessons. Here are three things 2016 taught me.
3 Things To Give Up Next Year To Live Happier And More Productively
I'm speaking directly at you, fellow startup entrepreneurs.
I’m speaking directly at you, fellow startup entrepreneurs.
A Single Thought On Building A Startup
There's nothing really easy about building a startup, but there's one thing that can help tremendously.
There’s nothing really easy about building a startup, but there’s one thing that can help tremendously.
9 Things New Entrepreneurs Should Pledge To Stop Doing In 2017
These bad habits are more than distracting. They're harmful to your startup.
These bad habits are more than distracting. They’re harmful to your startup.
Why I Love Reading, But Have (Almost) Stopped Reading Business Books
Reading has opened my world and my mind, but what we read is just as important as the act itself.
Reading has opened my world and my mind, but what we read is just as important as the act itself.
3 Of The Biggest Mental Mistakes A New Entrepreneur Can Make
We all might make mistakes, but you don't have to make these. Learn from me!
I’ve made a lot of mistakes, and I’ve got a lot more to make. There are some mistakes that we make that are obvious as soon as we make them. Then there are mistakes that are only mistakes in hindsight. Mistakes aren’t always avoidable, especially if you don’t know what you don’t know. The mental…
Why Startup Entrepreneurs Should Embrace Moving Backwards
Moving backwards is a strategic move that just might save your startup's life.
Moving backwards is a strategic move that just might save your startup’s life.