Introversion Bias: How WFH is Leveling the Playing Field for Introverts
What is the introversion bias? There’s a saying I heard once that said, ‘the world is run by charismatic people.’ It’s obviously not true, but the idea still resonates with me. Charismatic people have a huge advantage in that they are sociable, confident, more prone to networking and developing friends with large numbers of people, […]
Manifesting Luck and the Power of Mindset
Famed film producer, Samuel Goldwyn once said, “The harder I work, the luckier I get.” We’ve all heard that hard work pays off, but how many times have you heard that being lucky pays off? Is luck an actual ‘thing’ in the universe? And if so, how can we acquire more of it? A friend of mine […]
The Power of Cumulative Effort
There’s a famous story called The Inventor of Chess and The Emperor, perhaps you’ve heard it, that is a great demonstration of the power of cumulative effort. If not, allow me to sum it up for you. One day, an inventor took his latest creation to the Emperor. He called it, the game of chess. […]
How to Travel Like a Pro
I often take for granted how much work is involved in planning a trip. I hear from friends how they saw my pictures from South East Asia or Europe and wish they could do the same. When I ask them why they can’t, their responses can be surprising. Many of them say that traveling is […]
How to Be a Smart Negotiator
Whether you are asking for a raise, haggling with a merchant, or in an argument with your partner, you need to be a good negotiator. There are three main goals of any negotiation: It should produce an agreement It should be efficient It should improve (or at least not damage) the relationship between the parties. […]
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, […]