I recently read an article from TheLadders.com written by Michael Thompson, who explained a story about Steve Jobs and what he believes to be the one thing that separates the doers from the dreamers. See the excerpt below (emphasis mine):
Category: Personal Growth
As I’m writing this, it’s mid-May and like you, I’ve been living in quarantine for the better part of two months. Like me, I’m sure you’re looking for new ways to occupy your time when not working or spending time with your families/quarantine-mates. If you find yourself with some spare time, why not check out… Read More
Let me encourage you to see the math solution, not the math problem. I am hearing lots of news and talk about what percent of industry sales are down. Some are saying industry sales are down 70%. Others are saying industry sales are down even more. If you listen to how much industry sales are… Read More
I want to start by thanking all of the leaders that have contributed their advice so far in my newest approach to Million Dollar Mindset. It has been a pleasure featuring your insights on how to be financially successful within our industry. The most recent respected leader I asked to share his thoughts is President… Read More
Sometimes, you’ll miss an opportunity. Whether it was big or small, missing out on your next big business deal can leave a bad taste in your mouth. But luckily, there are ways to overcome this missed opportunity that will help you bounce back more quickly and stronger than ever. Keep Your Emotions in Check Missing… Read More
My newest approach to the Million Dollar Mindset; asking respected industry leaders to share their thoughts on success has been insightful for me, and I hope it has been for you. The most recent respected leader I asked to share their thoughts is the president of SanMar®, Jeremy Lott. Question for Jeremy: Throughout your years of… Read More
It’s not a secret that networking is extremely important, especially for small business owners, but it can be a hard skill to master for a number of reasons. Finding the right places to network, keeping others interested in what you have to say, and maintaining the connection after the fact aren’t the easiest feats for… Read More
Continuing to ask respected industry leaders to share their thoughts on success, I reached out to Paul Bellantone, President and Chief Executive Officer of PPAI®, to share his advice. Thank you, Paul Bellantone, for sharing your advice about financial success with me. In your years of experience in our industry, what do you think the… Read More
Some business advisors encourage entrepreneurs to have a vision for their business. I agree. And I would encourage you to go much farther. Take some time to close your eyes and envision what your business will look like many years from now. Envision the building. Envision the number of employees. Envision your levels of sales… Read More