It’s commonly advised that you should never give up. And, that’s great advice, as long as you have a good idea. There’s nothing wise or admirable about wasting your time, no matter how committed or motivated you might be. It’s not always easy to tell if a business idea is a good one, but there are some telltale signs that…
It’s happened to you before. In the comfort of your home at night, you’ve laid out your plans for the rest of your life. You’re going to lose 50 lbs, start a successful online business, make millions, and finally find the partner of your dreams. Then the sun comes up, and all that certainty and motivation starts to waver. You…
Getting your thinking straight can help you succeed in every aspect of life. Whether you’re trying to write a college research paper, working on a big project at work, or managing the rest of your life, a lack of mental clarity can cause all sorts of challenges. A lack of mental clarity can cause you to feel like your mind…
There are many highly valued and unusual or unexpected benefits to running your own business. They rarely get mentioned, but they are always there. Many entrepreneurs will tell you that sometimes these hidden benefits are worth more than the business itself. One of the most valuable, but also most unexpected benefits are the deep, lifelong friendships that can be forged…
While there are a wide variety of successful people in the world, they share many characteristics. One of these is the type of mistakes they avoid. There are certain errors that significantly reduce the odds of success. Eliminate these mistakes and you’ll find your level of success increasing. Successful people avoid making these mistakes: How many of these mistakes do…
Most entrepreneurs will admit that when they got started in their first business, they didn’t spend a whole lot of time on doing their homework! Most entrepreneurs have had multiple business failures too, and it doesn’t bother them one bit. The entrepreneur is usually focused on action, not research. A great metaphor for an entrepreneur’s thinking looks like this: Imagine…
