Personal Readiness

Go Big or Go Home? Not Necessarily

Too many people are trying to find the “Next Big Thing” and forget about the small “things” that bring success. Just because your idea isn’t a brand new idea, doesn’t mean it can’t be successful. Every old idea can be improved upon by the next person. You don’t have to reinvent the wheel, but that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t improve it.

7 Reasons Being an Athlete Prepares You for Entrepreneurship

I have been playing sports my entire life. During that time I gained knowledge and habits that would benefit me for the rest of my life.

5 Essential Qualities of Effective Small Business Leaders

Small business owners and managers are oftentimes the most inspiring leaders around. These entrepreneurs typically don’t have the security that large companies do, meaning one small mistake could mean failure and bankruptcy. They also have to work carefully with extremely limited resources that are often stretched even thinner than they would be elsewhere.

Focus Forward Survival Skills: Character, Perseverance and Determination

“The time you could spend wondering ‘Why me?’ is the time you could have spent working your tail off to get better,” — Austin Hatch, two time plane crash survivor.

5 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Bootstrapping My Startup

If you’ve ever been through the process, you know that launching a startup is a struggle. Trying to bootstrap your business can be even harder.

How to Keep Going When You Get Stuck

When you decide to make a change in your life, step up in your business or really move towards creating what you want in your life, it’s normal to experience a lot of inner resistance and feel stuck.

The CBA’s of Life and Business

Our main motivation is happiness. Defined by Harry Brown as “the mental feeling of well-being” it is understood differently by each individual. People make decisions based on what they believe has the best chances of bringing them happiness … within the limited choices they have.

Do You Have What It Takes to Become a CEO?

What makes a CEO? From educational backgrounds, to work experience, and personality traits, this infographic looks at the magic formula that makes a successful CEO, whether you run a small business or a large corporation.

How to Start a Photography Business

Here are four tips to position your business to make real money (and avoid sleepless nights). You’ll have a business and not just an expensive hobby.

4 Things You Can Do to Prevent Failure

The number one reason why people fail is because they listen to their self imposed limitations and they decide not to take action towards their goals. It’s not because they don’t want to take action but they listen to what other people have told them in their past or their circle of influence.

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