At 15 I decided I wanted to be a professional bodybuilder. It was an ambitious goal for a scrawny, introverted high school sophomore with a touch of scoliosis. But a boy can dream, can’t he? So with the eye of the tiger and fire in my veins, I biked up to the YMCA every day after school and hit ... Continue Reading
Archives for November 2012
FRESH VIDEO: How to avoid getting overwhelmed while starting your own business (90 sec advice)
It's really important to break up your day with other activities. You know how obsessive us entrepreneurs can be about our passions turned start-up ventures. Here's a little piece of advice. I actually stopped in the middle of a workout because the thought popped into my mind! ... Continue Reading
FRESH VIDEO: What it takes to become an entrepreneur (mental toughness)
It takes a special type of mental fortitude to break out of the mold and do your own thing. Here are my thoughts. What struggles have you had to overcome on your road to starting your own hustle? Leave me a comment or shoot me an email! ... Continue Reading
The myth of “overnight success” (you won’t like this)
I really hate to be the bearer of bad news, but amidst all the "get rich quick" schemes and celebs who appear to blow up with one mediocre hit, I really thought this was worth addressing. The inspired little child in all of us thinks it's still possible to decide what we want to do on Monday, ... Continue Reading
Why NOW is the right time to start your business (infographic)…
You know, I was watching CNNMoney this morning and they projected that Black Friday/Cyber Monday spending would be up about 11% from last year...to the tune of $96 BILLION (with a "B"). That's INSANE. If you've been wondering whether the market is "right" for you to go into business, this just goes ... Continue Reading
Life is a Rubik’s cube…(learning how to learn)
About two months ago I was digging through some old boxes as I was unpacking my new place and I ran across an old Rubik's cube. I didn't even know I still had it. I can remember asking my mom to get it for me at the store and I was so psyched because I couldn't stop thinking about how cool and smart ... Continue Reading
