Category: Task management

December 10, 2021

Everyone’s belief system is shaped by the company they keep. Entrepreneurs are no different in that regard. The differences in beliefs come from the village of advisers people use. For example, fat people who hang around other fat people will […]

November 17, 2021

Some people are naturally morning people. For others, coffee might be the only way to get them out of bed. If you fall into that latter category but want to start taking advantage of all the benefits that come with […]

October 25, 2021

While innovation is pertinent, it is often misunderstood and as a result, many companies fail to reap the benefits of it at its best. However, by breaking down those common misconceptions, you and your team can begin to build a […]

October 7, 2021

It’s natural to aspire for big goals in life. After all, that’s basically the core tenet of the entrepreneur. But your current skills may not always be best-suited for your future goals. For instance, if you want to write a […]

October 5, 2021

No matter what industry you work in, coming up with creative solutions to problems is necessary – and let’s be honest, sometimes difficult. We bet you’ve seen something somewhere and thought to yourself, “Wow, that’s genius, why didn’t I think […]

September 16, 2021

Social media be it Twitter, Facebook or YouTube have become the most popular platforms by hundreds of millions of users across the world. This has opened up opportunities for businesses to connect with customers, allowing them to maximize the income […]

September 10, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many aspects of everyday life. One of the biggest: how we communicate with each other. The surge in recent podcasts is no surprise as we scramble to connect with our friends and peers. And while […]

September 8, 2021

There’s no need to wish for the rain to go away — especially right now — we need it so desperately right now. Not only is any precipitation great for the planet — but it gives you an excuse to […]

August 27, 2021

Why is it so hard for us to change? How many times a day do you hear someone say, “I really want X,” a totally attainable goal, but they do nothing about it. When you take a look at those […]

August 25, 2021

If you’re on a job hunt as an experienced professional, social media could give the edge you need to impress recruiters. Let’s talk about how your social media and job search can work together to get better results for your […]

August 4, 2021

You may have heard, “Follow your passion and the money will follow.” That’s a popular phrase, but it’s terrible advice. If that were true, then the phrase “starving artist” wouldn’t exist. It’s terrible advice because it isn’t grounded in reality. […]

July 30, 2021

As an entrepreneur, staying positive throughout your journey can be challenging. Despite fluctuating markets and ever-changing consumer behaviours, the need to keep your business or idea growing while innovating within the means of new products and services aligning with demands […]

July 27, 2021

unning a business may seem exciting — especially if that business is built around the things you are most passionate about. After all, who can say no to extra money? However, running a business comes with risks — risks that […]

July 21, 2021

Last Thursday, Shwan Lamei and I were strolling through the charmed side streets of Brookline, a close-in Boston suburb. Shwan, former “high-potential” corporate executive, dropped out of corporate life 2 years ago. Founded a start-up in the energy-conservation arena with […]

June 29, 2021

Over the last 20 years, I’ve spent countless hours with some of the world’s most highly-paid speakers (who get $10K-$100K per talk) and successful entrepreneurs (who have had $100M+ valuations/exits). Here are my key observations on the common elements I’ve […]

June 28, 2021

There were many times in my life that I kept a journal. When I was young, I thought what I was thinking, and feeling was special and different (it wasn’t!). Now, when I travel for long vacations, I keep a […]

June 24, 2021

I get it. You’re a solo-preneur. (so am I!) You’re proud of the fact that you’ve bootstrapped your business from the ground up, tackling every task that comes your way. You built your first website, dove in and learned how […]

June 17, 2021

As many as one in four Americans (24%) are planning on starting a side hustle in 2021. This is on top of the 34% (one in three) of people in the US who have already initiated a side hustle venture […]

June 16, 2021

2020 was a tumultuous year. People were sent home to work or were laid off entirely. All of us have gone through some strange and perilous changes in the last year, but believe it or not, going forward may be […]

June 7, 2021

I was participating in a webcast recently. One of the speakers pose an intriguing and important question, “Do you have a daily learning objective?” The response from the audience was predictable, a minority of the participants had a formal objective. […]