As entrepreneurs and small business owners, you get pulled in a lot of different directions—often at the same time. But multitasking something as simple as a conversation can allow Chaos Inc. to take over more than just your business. The myth of multitasking doesn’t only apply to tasks, but it applies to interactions with people, … Continue reading “Don’t Ever Multitask on These 4 People – The Myth of Multitasking”
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The 5 Harvests of The Entrepreneur – A New Kind of Exit Strategy
Small business owners have the tendency to lose steam when they’re working toward their big goals. This lack of motivation is exactly what Chaos, Inc. needs to huff, and puff, and blow your whole exit strategy down. Every entrepreneur needs what I call the five harvests. Think of these like Thanksgiving celebrations where you thank … Continue reading “The 5 Harvests of The Entrepreneur – A New Kind of Exit Strategy”
Goal Setting: Achievement Depends on Vision
All too soon you’ll be tempted to begin the obligatory process of making resolutions for 2014. “I resolve to lose weight.” “I’m going to save up money.” “I’m going to write a book.” “I resolve to spend more time with my family.” You know and I know that New Year’s goal setting can be summed … Continue reading “Goal Setting: Achievement Depends on Vision”
Digital Detox: The Lifesaver We All Need
Work can seem all-consuming. Think texts, voice-mails, emails, briefs, newsletters. They’re never ending! All that sensory pollution often makes insight seem like an endangered species. Not good. And like endangered species, your inspiration and motivation can be found in an important place: a sanctuary. Only difference? Wild-life sanctuaries should be poacher-free, yours should be tech-free. … Continue reading “Digital Detox: The Lifesaver We All Need”
About Entrepreneurship: Feed Your Optimism
Take a moment and brainstorm characteristics that accomplished entrepreneurs share. Thinking something like resolve, initiative, open-mindedness, charisma, or a similar attribute? Right…but incomplete. From shaking hands to hitting the books, success has many paths and many milestones. Different attributes obviously help guide direction. But what keeps you walking, exploring, and seeking new opportunities? Optimism! A … Continue reading “About Entrepreneurship: Feed Your Optimism”
