Category: Paddy’s Posts

Finally I’m putting together my thoughts to have a better reply when I get asked: “What’s the one book I should read before starting a business?” The honest answer? There isn’t one. The book you need on Day 1 is useless on Day 1,000, and the book that saves you during a crisis will just…

You’re sitting there with thirty browser tabs open, a half-finished pitch deck, and a stomach full of knots. You’re waiting for that “click”—the moment you finally feel like a real entrepreneur. You’ve convinced yourself that once you land the first client, or hit that revenue milestone, the Imposter Syndrome will pack its bags and leave.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.