The Importance of Networking
We’ve all heard the phrase – it’s not what you know, it’s who you know – but how many of us work as hard at building and maintaining social networks as we do at building our knowledge? I was at a dinner party the other night and this guy was talking about how he got his […]
Is Safe the New Risky? – Interview with MJ DeMarco
In a previous post – The Practical Applications Of Fear In A Modern World – I discuss how unnecessary fear can seep into our consciousness and derail our ambitions. I have decided to write a follow-up piece on risk, since the two elements go hand-in-hand. However, instead of me discussing risk and risk tolerance as […]
Should you mix business with pleasure?
While watching Shark Tank, I noticed a trend — many budding entrepreneurs have partnered up with their significant others. The more I thought about it, the choice seemed to make sense. Having a partner that lives in the same house, who you can trust, and are both 100% invested in the business is a huge […]
Connecting the Dots in Business and Life
The New York Times put out a short video called The Umbrella Man. In it, the narrator revisits a particular theory that was once considered a possible explanation for the assassination of President Kennedy. As the presidential motorcade drove down the street, there was a mysterious man in a black suit holding an open umbrella […]
10 Business Lessons From Sherlock Holmes
1. Master your craft Sherlock Holmes is a master of deduction. Aside from his natural talents, he is constantly developing his skills. Before you start a business, your skills need to be excellent. We call this founder-market fit. Whether you are selling a product or service, you should know how it works inside and out, […]