Building something from scratch used to be necessary. When mass production and interchangeable parts took root and the industrial age was spawned, we integrated hardware. This was an effective way to get to the goal instead of fretting about each nut, bolt and circuit.We moved this thinking … [Read more...]
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Planning And Reality
“Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans.” - John Lennon I like to do business at the speed of thought. It is not only more fun, but also reality. As an entrepreneur my instincts are to go build something or sell something quickly and get feedback from the … [Read more...]
Friday, February 11, 2011
Entrepreneurs Think Differently
Inc.com's Article on How Great Entrepreneurs Think gives insight into the behaviors of successful business starters. The findings of a researcher at the University of Virginia looks at the contrast between corporate managers and entrepreneurs. They are different breeds of people.I have seen … [Read more...]
Saturday, February 5, 2011
The Problem With Comfort
Comfort is a success killer. If you observe people, their whole life is about pursuing comfort. We like routines. We like control. It helps us in this chaotic world. For many, it can be quite scary without anchors that buffer us from life's harsh realities. Comfort Zones Condition Us The … [Read more...]
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Good Times And New Times
The illusion that our own success is independent of market timing is dangerous. Your success may largely be due to good times today which may not continue later. Markets have always come and gone. Today, we don't have people selling us telegraph equipment or horse buggies. Innovation has … [Read more...]
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Does Perfect Planning Make Perfect Sense
It is really difficult to meet someone who has had a linear, planned out, perfect life, much less a predictable planned week. The number of variables to manage are too vast. The accident you did not plan for happened. The new competitor who got to market faster was not on the roadmap. Reality did … [Read more...]
