I'm pretty sure that some people impede any chance of success as an entrepreneur or business owner because of overanalysis. Visioning, selling and being action-oriented are what propels new businesses to grow. Analysis, deliberation and politicking are for the big, slow, top-heavy … [Read more...]
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Overcoming Inertia In Your Work
We're all ruled by inertia.I was a mechanical engineer in my past life. It was drilled into my head that the laws of physics are governed by Newton's laws of motion. The first law according to Wikipedia states: Every body remains in a state of constant velocity unless acted upon by an … [Read more...]
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Innovation Is Security
When the world we lived in was about production and efficiency, we could find security in being a little better than everyone else. We just had to focus on getting what was known done with quality and meeting expectations. In this, we had security. We enjoyed job security, long-term contracts, … [Read more...]
Monday, October 17, 2011
Posing Versus Passion
The problem with trends is that the posers ruin a good thing. The wrong questions are asked."How do I get more people to friend me?" "How many tweets should I do every day?" "How do I get on Google first?"The good thing was always there from the beginning. Connecting with people, … [Read more...]
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Artists And Capitalists
For those that are creative artists, it is freeing and enjoyable to do work that you can practice your art in. The artist in us loves to delight the customer and get validation from our work in their emotional response. A job done with excellence and delivering the unexpected has this magical … [Read more...]
Sunday, July 24, 2011
The Power Of The Ought
When you see something broken, do you despair or are you excited? Your ability to envision what ought to be breathes opportunity and vision into an area that would otherwise remain desolate, wanting or incomplete.While others hesitate to dream about something bigger, the power of the ought can … [Read more...]
Friday, June 10, 2011
Persistence
Nothing in the world can take the place of Persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. … [Read more...]
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Execution And Confidence
The commitments you make to others that you keep determine your reputation. The commitments you make to yourself determine your confidence.I look for confident people to work with. They are congruent internally, first and foremost. What I find is that they have a consistency of keeping … [Read more...]
Thursday, April 28, 2011
The Magic Of Perseverance
If there were a straight path to success, we would all be taking it. Somebody would have leaked the secret and everyone would find that back door. The secret would no longer be kept to a few in the know.The fact is we are all sold a lie every day. We see success all around us and our … [Read more...]
