The headline says it all, but though and still, entrepreneurs will fall into these common traps! This happens because the ground you’re walking on has multiple traps that have been camouflaged, and you’re not using the proper perception and keen sensibilities; or, your confidence has
A crippling fear of failure and a relentless desire to please sound familiar? We have our society to thank for that one. Before I start laying out a recovery plan for those suffering from toxic productivity culture like I was, I felt I needed to tell you
A long time ago, in the year 2020, there was a pandemic that caused the “podcast” to become intensely popular among the populace. This was especially true among would-be and already-are entrepreneurs, who grasped the opportunity to jump on a profit-flourishing trend and milk the
The first three months of the year are a critical time for your business. What you accomplish now sets the tone and lays a foundation for the rest of the year. If you’re feeling a little behind the 8-ball, you’re not alone. Fortunately, there is
As the Biden administration takes office this morning, there are some predictions of how his policies will impact tech firms, which are listed below. Washington’s relations with Silicon Valley are expected to be chillier than under the Obama administration. Biden has said he’s not a
Feel like you’re worthless if you’re not working 24/7? That you won’t succeed unless you’re hustling to the point of exhaustion? Spoiler alert: you’re probably a victim of toxic productivity culture. The cure? Keep reading. How Entrepreneurs Handled Productivity in 2020 Entrepreneur working late from bed
Tech startups like Doordash and Airbnb saw their stock price shoot up after going public at the end of 2020, showing a serious sign of investor appetite. In 2021, many companies are planning to go public to get their piece of the pie. Remember, before
With the new year and the fresh smell of hope in the air, we’re all looking for new year’s resolutions to cling onto. If you are looking to improve your mental health, be stronger than you’ve ever been before, or want to build better habits
If you feel that publishing your book the traditional way through literary agents and publishing companies isn’t for you, self-publishing your work is a valid alternative. But self-publishing your book isn’t as simple as uploading your first draft to Amazon and waiting for fame and
An estimated 90% of new startups fail. As an entrepreneur, this probably doesn’t sound like a motivating statistic. But what causes startups to fail? At what point in the business cycle does this happen? How can you prevent it from being a complete failure and
Your occupation or profession is one of the most important things in life. Jobs have always had an impact in society in terms of defining status. In the professional world there might be some people who are good at their jobs and are fully satisfied
Balloon Artist. Airplane Builder. Chef. These three young entrepreneurs are innovative, hardworking, and creative. All were able to hone their crafts and passions and transform them into a business. From mastering an English breakfast meal to building the perfect paper airplane to creating unparalleled balloon
If there was one case study you could write about the state of an entrepreneur’s mental health and how money does not necessarily equate to happiness, it is the tragic case of Tony Hsieh. Tony Hsieh seemed to have everything going for him. He founded
Being an entrepreneur is a duality of experience. On one hand, it’s incredibly exciting to be in control of your own success and to shape your business to deliver something of value to the industry, and to the public. On the other hand, it can
Starting a business is, in itself, a mammoth risk that can either leave you reaping the rewards, or picking up the broken pieces. It’s a competitive world, especially if you decide to present your business in a place like New York City or Chicago, especially
Despite the many forms of entertainment modern technology allows us, there are still a myriad of people in the world who prefer to be entertained by literature, both classical and contemporary. Many of these people often find themselves wanting to contribute to this art form
2020 has been a tough year for most sectors, especially with regard to business growth. With 2021 approaching, the outlook is brighter; vaccinations are beginning to be rolled out and the future of businesses seems more promising. In fact, it may be the one of
Entrepreneurs are filled with dreams and ideas about how to radically disrupt the world in the most positive ways. To get their dreams off the ground, they do the legwork of signing on investors interested in partnering with them on what they feel is a
As vaccines are rolled out across the country, I’m optimistic enough to say that we are at the beginning of the end of the Quarona season. The pandemic has killed businesses and financial markets across the world, but has it also killed cash? This may
“$1,000 on black!” the professional gambler yells out, in a very confident tone. “Matter of fact, make it $2,000 on black!” What are his chances of hitting black in Roulette? 50/50? Perhaps. What are your chances growing your business and having no setbacks? Well, according
