I had the opportunity to speak with an entrepreneur this summer who had been dealt a number of blows as a result of some choices. These blows were financial, emotional, and spiritual. Entrepreneurs take risks, and sometimes you make choices in your business that result in ugly situations. It might be the choice of a [...] Read more »
When The Supply Lines Get Cut Off
A business transition can be difficult. Heck, transitions in any part of life are difficult. As an entrepreneur, you’re wired to do new things constantly, so transitions are part of the program, but when you pour your heart and soul into something and it’s dying, and needs to be buried, it hurts. I’ve had several business transitions [...] Read more »
A Question About Identity
The question after lunch went like this, “Why do you think they’re so invested in this thing?” I initially responded, “I have no idea”. Then…all of a sudden…I said, “Wait, I know EXACTLY why. Because their identity is so wrapped up in this that if it ever failed or if they left, they would lose [...] Read more »
Do You Think The Caterpillar Is Afraid To Turn Into A Butterfly?
When a caterpillar is born, do they know what’s in store for them? I mean, they come into the world, and discover that their life is pretty messy. They crawl in the dirt, eat leaves, and probably don’t move more than a few hundred square feet from where they were born. They constantly are in [...] Read more »
Be Your True Self
This is not about me, it’s about you. But for me to make this about you, you need to know me. That will require me to reveal my true self to you. Confused? Too many people put on masks and persona’s to be something to someone that they are not. I played that role to [...] Read more »
