While everyone is clambering for college as a bare minimum to succeed – others seem to have figured out how to do it on their own terms.
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The Agile Entrepreneur
Entrepreneurs looking to escape cubicle insanity need to be agile!!
Reaching the Goal: Summary of Steps
For those of you “just tuning in” we thought we’d recap the steps towards sucess in your career that we’ve been talking about.
“The Secret”
Recently I read The Secret … a book that a friend of mine told me about. At the time they told me about it, they were staunchly opposed to it. But I checked it out because I thought it might be interesting. Turns out, it remains on the list of ridiculous reads, but it does contain some nuggets of truth that I think apply to the entrepreneur.
Partnerships
When considering a partnership for your business you need to also consider that old adage that “good fences make good neighbors”. Instead of a partnership, a joint-venture might be better.
Networking for Introverts – Part 2
More on Networking for Introverts. How to, and great ideas on getting started.
Networking for Introverts
Are you an introvert? Many technical people are introverts - and many struggle to network because it feels uncomfortable. Do you remember when you were trying to get your first job? Remember the advice and maybe even a class on writing a resume? Did anyone teach you...
Put your dreams on hold
What would you call someone who sits and listens to a group of people giving bad advice to another and says nothing to correct them? That is what I did last night. I am a jobs coach with four other coaches - and I sat silent while well meaning coaches told the...
Self employed thanks to Healthcare
We take another look at the opportunity that awaits everyone affected by this health care reform. Even though businesses are being forced to lay off employees those yesterday employees can be tomorrow’s contract workers who NOW define their hours, and the height of their own success. Not only is our situation not hopeless, it is in fact a GREAT opportunity. (Whether or not that’s what Washington intended).
People Know to Fight, But Do They Know What For?
Entrepreneurial thinking is beyond just business – it is first THINKING and
ACTING with FREEDOM – something we no longer have because we have walked away from truth or even the pursuit of truth.
Three Steps to Being Employed
Two confessions.... 1. I have really been a sparse blogger lately. But, I have really been rethinking things and listening in to what people need. I hope to be developing more focus so that the resulting posts, seminars, and other material coming (soon to be...
The Reverse Interview Explained
A lot of people have been asking "What IS a reverse interview?"; This video defines a reverse interview and shares what to expect at a reverse interview. It's not about getting a job, its about getting information and networking. This video explains how to make the...
Dealing With Fear – Part 2
Are you dealing with fear in a business startup? Caught deciding about issues such as legal structure or a business license? This should help! [youtube id="IQEJrKsWHG8"] [reminder]What fear is stopping you from...
Start With The End In Mind
To get what you want, you must start with the end in mind. Most people have no idea what they really want to happen or what they are working to become. To get control, decide what you want in the end and set some goals. The video reviews some of those basic processes...
Goals in 2010
I have been working for a few days looking back at my 2009 company results and looking forward to my 2010 goals. Have you set new goals - or perhaps dusted off your old ones? The results of this time of reflection have been somewhat bittersweet. The company's...
What kind of business should I start?
This video is about helping you determine what kind of business you should start. The key - finding your passion - something that sounds simple but can be a big search. [youtube id="BPhFuzC-ZEc"] Here are the questions referred to in the video that YOU need to...
Escape from Cubicle Nation [Book Review]
Here is more detail on one of the books from my
What Do You Want?
What do you want? Watch this video and then try to answer this question about your work. I dare you. Then tell me - was it easy to answer? [youtube id="_70kWCj6rbw"] [reminder]Was this question easy to answer for you?[/reminder]