Productivity

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How To Accomplish Anything In 1/2 Hour (Or Less)

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How To Accomplish Anything In 1/2 Hour (Or Less)

Many of the entrepreneurs I work with work at full time jobs that don’t provide them with much fulfillment, meaning or joy. Underlying this lack of fulfilment is an idea, a dream that’s been itching away for years without ever being scratched. Typically the first question they ask me is some variation of “Where do I start?’ or “How do I start?”.

The enormity of starting a new business - or any new worthwhile endeavour - typically overwhelms most people, and they feel that it requires a massive commitment on their part: quitting their job, selling their house, moving to a new country… some sort of big change to signify their commitment to their dream.

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Breaking Through Fear

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Breaking Through Fear

The past two weeks have been interesting to say the least.

Earlier this year, I made a promise to myself that I would work on overcoming some of my self-limiting fears. I wasn't exactly feeling stuck - I have a lot of great things going on - and I've never been one to shy away from risk, but I felt like there were some things that I wasn't pursuing because of fear.

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The Value of Punctuality

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The Value of Punctuality

Today’s post is just a quick hit, but an important one.

It’s about punctuality. 

One simple, foolproof way to get ahead in life is by being chronically punctual. Consistent and habitual punctuality is an easy way to stand out from the rest of the world, most of whom are chronically late.

It amazes me how many people are so cavalier about being late. Showing up 5, 10 even 20 minutes late is swept under the carpet with a quick ‘Sorry, I’m late.'

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Profit is Not a Four-Letter Word

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Profit is Not a Four-Letter Word

I attend many entrepreneurship events and belong to several entrepreneurship groups. There I see entrepreneurs hungry for success, entrepreneurs who recognize that the bottom line is the most important measure of their success - an organization that makes healthy profits can grow, can scale, and can impact more customers. 

I would describe very few of these entrepreneurs as greedy - they are simply driven to make their companies succeed. They're driven by passion for an idea and recognize that the best way to see that idea spread is to build a highly profitable enterprise.

Applied to the social enterprise sector, that same profit drive, would, in my humble opinion, be transformative. It's why I urge social entrepreneurs to address their business model first, then build out their 'social' model.