The “Wunderkind” Myth: Why Your Best Years for Entrepreneurship Are Ahead, Not Behind You
If you look at the media—or the hoodie-wearing pattern-matching of Silicon Valley—you’d think entrepreneurship is a young person’s game. The narrative is seductive: a 20-year-old college dropout with a prophetic vision and a “move fast and break things” appetite for risk. Here’s the problem: That story is a statistical anomaly, not a rule. If you’re…
Accomplishment Without Burnout: A Review of “Slow Productivity” by Cal Newport
In the Marine Corps, we had a saying: “Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast.” Rushed, frantic action gets people hurt. You learn to move with deliberate, focused intensity. When I entered the startup world, I was shocked to see leaders celebrating chaos as a sign of progress. Cal Newport’s new book, Slow Productivity, finally…
Why a Coin Flip Is a Better Hiring Manager Than You
Your Gut Feeling is Sabotaging Your Company. Let’s be honest. Your last bad hire is still haunting you. The one who interviewed like a rockstar but performed like a rock. The one that cost you thousands in salary, training, and team morale before you finally ripped off the band-aid. You told yourself it was a…
Why My Coaching is Designed to Challenge You (and Why That’s a Good Thing)
Let’s face it: too much of business coaching these days feels like a warm hug. It’s all about building rapport, nodding empathetically, and letting you decide what’s “best” for you. But here’s the dirty little secret: comfort doesn’t lead to growth. If you want a coach who will hold space for your excuses, let you…
Reclaim Your Freedom—Lessons from Buy Back Your Time
After years of supporting entrepreneurs, I’ve witnessed the relentless grind that comes with building a business. It’s not just about the late nights or the high stakes; it’s about the soul-sucking moments where you feel like you’ve built yourself a gilded cage. If that sounds familiar, Dan Martell’s Buy Back Your Time offers a way…
SMART Goals Are Based on Outdated Research—Here’s What Actually Works
Imagine this: A young woman, let’s call her Sarah, dreams of starting her own tech company. She’s stuck in a corporate job she doesn’t love, but hey, it pays the bills. One day, Sarah decides to set a SMART goal: “Build a side hustle that generates $10,000 in extra income by the end of the…
Understanding Gen Z: A Manager’s Guide to the Next Generation
Aliens Among Us As managers, understanding the unique characteristics and needs of Generation Z (Gen Z) is crucial for fostering a productive and harmonious workplace. Steven Robertson’s insights from his book Aliens Among Us: Ten Surprising Truths about Gen Z provide a comprehensive overview of this dynamic generation. Here are some key learnings aimed at…
The Boss’s Golden Rule: Stop Managing Yourself Like a Tyrant
Imagine you’ve got an employee—one who works hard, gives their best, and genuinely cares about the success of the business. But sometimes, life throws them curveballs: a sick day, a challenging client, or a complicated project that hits a snag. What would you do as their boss? You’d probably encourage them. You’d tell them it’s…
The Bootstrapper’s Bible: 9 Steps to Entrepreneurial Resourcefulness
As an aspiring entrepreneur, financial constraints shouldn’t hold you back. Embrace the Bootstrapping Principle, fostering a resourceful mindset that prioritizes creativity and value creation over spending. By exploring innovative strategies like collaboration and repurposing, you can elevate your entrepreneurial journey, build essential networks, and achieve success without breaking the bank.
Your Resume is Not a Work History Document. It’s a Marketing Document.
If you’re approaching your resume like a list of everything you’ve ever done, stop. Your resume is not a work history document; it’s a marketing document. Just like a business markets its best features to attract the right customers, your resume should market your most relevant skills, experiences, and accomplishments to attract potential employers. Here’s…
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