New Year, New Theme.
I don’t do New Year’s resolutions. Resolutions are too siloed and usually unrelated, which makes them difficult to manage. Instead, I pick a theme for the year. Something that transcends any one aspect of my life and applies to all aspects of my life – albeit in different ways. Past themes have included Health, Survival, and Growth. This year’s theme is Adding Value.
3 practical pieces of advice for starting your own business.
Over the past 18-months, I’ve met lots of entrepreneurs or wannabe entrepreneurs. Living in Austin, I guess that’s not very surprising. Because of this, I’ve had many conversations about the pros and cons of starting your own business. When I speak with people, I try to paint an accurate picture of being a solopreneur/consultant/entrepreneur because […]
On focus.
“Look for the seams.” My father gave me that advice when I played softball. I don’t remember if we were at the batting cages, or in our backyard, but it stuck. When standing at home plate, bat in hand, staring at the pitcher, I was to find the seams to ensure I kept my eye […]
On being an entrepreneur versus being unemployed.
Am I an entrepreneur? Or am I unemployed? Most days – or most hours of most days – I think of myself as being an entrepreneur. Right now it so happens that my business is in its infancy, which is why I’m not getting paid. But I’m taking what I think are the necessary steps to […]