There will always be “what ifs.” When I talk with entrepreneurs who are starting out, they have a lot of “what ifs” that weigh them down and stop them from moving forward. What if I don’t know what to do? […]
Mistakes are inevitable. A common refrain among many of the entrepreneurs is, “I can’t afford to make a mistake.” I wholeheartedly disagree! The reality is that you can’t NOT afford to make mistakes. Sure, it sounds logical when you consider […]
Life is full of choices. When faced with a myriad of choices, how do you make the “right” decision? Teddy Roosevelt said, “In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best […]
It’s easy to get stuck seeking perfection. “It’s not quite right. I just need to (fill in the blank) before I’m ready.” Nothing significant or remarkable gets accomplished when you think like that. What’s behind perfection might surprise you. In […]
You can’t be all things to all people. “But I can help everybody.” That’s the refrain I’ve heard from countless entrepreneurs over the years. Perhaps you can, so let’s go with that belief for a moment. Sure. You can help […]
You do not need permission. Even though we run our own business, there are times we act as if we’re still in third grade. …waiting for the school bell to ring so we can run outside to the playground. …waiting […]
The truth is…anything is possible. You want to host a talk show? You can. You want to fly a helicopter? You can. You want to take your family on an African safari? You can. Yes, anything is possible. Yet we […]
The truth is…there are things you don’t and won’t want to do in your business. You don’t wanna do it. You dig in your heels. Not gonna happen. It might be pulling together your taxes for your CPA. Or wiggling […]
You’ve found my Secret Lair. No, not liar – lair! This is where I share a personal story of mine, a client or colleague. Or maybe your story if you want to share someday. This story is related to the Truth that: […]
The truth is…fear makes you do some irrational, desperate things that ultimately sabotage your growth. The business isn’t running on all cylinders. People aren’t lining up to hire us. Things feel off-kilter. Low on time, money and patience…we begin […]
