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Section 3 of “Reinventing Societal Infrastructure with Technology” which will be released end of January. I will be posting a new section daily. Please share your feedback as this is a work in progress.
I was born in an Emerging Market country, I didn’t speak english very well when…
In my heart of hearts I am a collaborator. I love the interchange of ideas and co-creating something. I love it when people riff off each other, and brilliance and creativity emerge. Not everyone is wired this way. My husband, for example. He is essentially an…
A Harvard Business Review (HBR) case detailed the investment evaluation strategy behind early stage food delivery startups behind 5 startups then, namely, Postmates, Sprig, Kitchensurfing, Plated and EatStreet with the motivation to trigger…
“Venture capitalists will either find a way to provide value or they won’t and they will die” - Fred Wilson
“We are the creators of our own universe”~ Rhonda Byrne
If only I could go back in time, I would send this to myself. Here are lessons from my…
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My adventure in learning how Relationships are the Currencies of Power
Back in the day when I was a student at the University of Minnesota, I minored in Leadership. Of the four classes that I took in that department, one of them had a saying that was brought up on the first day, and was pretty much referenced every day in…
In my most recent article, I discuss how sacrifice gets put on a sort of pedestal in terms of…
Hey hustler, first of all, I’m very happy to see you here.
This year has been phenomenal for me. I never thought that 2017 would be THIS awesome.
Interviewer: Hi, Jarvis how are you?
Jarvis Jones: Excellent.
In early 2015, after 7 years in business, my husband and I found ourselves asking if we would ever get ahead. It felt like for years we had been fighting to grow our business and it seemed like an up hill battle. We felt like we would take a few steps…
I generally don’t share anything out of my journal. But last night I wrote something which I feel obligated to share with everyone especially women who are trying to hustle, dare, dream and design.
There are multiple voices in all our heads, the most prominent one being the voice…
Last year, I posted my top books for 2016, thought I would do so again!
The Captain Class: The Hidden Force That Creates the World’s Greatest Teams by Sam Walker
As I recently wrote about, I have a new venture. And as the saying goes — I have seen this movie before.
One of the less fun things that many entrepreneurs need to deal with is fundraising — i.e. seeking those with cash they…
Most of the billionaires are self-made. They had to toil hard and think smart to be at a…
SoGal, originally from California, has started hosting monthly events in Sydney. The most…
Luvuyo Rani, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Silulo Technologies, South Africa
Bold article. I published an article on “Foresight” decades ago. This an example. In simple language its about knowing the past, seeing possiblity and merging the two for the most likely emergent phenomena — and start.
As a CPA of long ago and a consultant on organizational design for a few decades (based in complex adaptive…
Have a business idea? Decided that 2018 is the year to go for it? Scratching your head wondering where to start? Here’s a list of resources that helped us make a success of our first year.
By Jessica Ogilvie
Actelion is the story of a company born in 1997 in Allschwil, a suburb of Basel, and in eleven years the largest European biotech company. In 2007, it generated a turnover of 1.3 billion francs and 471 million operating profit. On the stock…
Try, try and try again and again untill and unless you succeed are common phrases that we listen often in our lives. These words have tremendous lesson in them which can take us from ashes to the mountains of glory…
Ben, great article. “Take the famous example of Bill Gates, who took “Think Weeks” where he would completely remove himself from work and all forms of communication. All he would do is think, learn, and rest. And he admits that his best ideas for Microsoft came during those rest and recovery weeks”.
I was going to write her how I feel about her, but then I deleted it.
I was going to stand up and say something, but then I didn’t.
I was going to tell him that I don’t like it, but then I didn’t.
All the momentum I built, flushed down the toilet.
Motivation — Don’t even ask.
The Dream — glowing, only faintly, like an ember after the fire has been put out.
On November 19th, 2012, just before Thanksgiving, I sent out an email with the subject line “So let’s get this party started…” to a couple of friends. It marked the start of what became The Heretic).
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The long sought land of founder-dom was not one that I was ever really enticed by…
All the ads I see are all about freelancing, entrepreneurship, and writing. Trying to ignore all of it and stop my urge to sign up for every free email course.
Time for something slightly off piste from us today — why 2018 is the year to start your own business. It’s something many of you have already done by making the move to freelance — and maybe now is the time to shift it up a gear and grow. Nick and Scott struck…
So, today I thought I’d touch on the daunting process of planning a one-year…
The Tampa Bay area is a thriving community for businesses of all kinds. From high-tech to health care, there are many different industries that call Tampa Bay their home. These…
In an internet full of negativity, complaining, piling on, and overall morosity, I feel it is important to add another…
It’s not easy being a 23-year-old entrepreneur. I can’t even imagine what 20-year-old…
Why is it that the majority of success stories sound so similar. There is no perfect recipe or list to follow so what is…
On December 20, 2017 (exactly 14 days ago)— I left a full time, well paying job to be my own boss, run two companies (more on that later), make my own rules and do all the stuff I read about on various aspirational blogs across the internet…
Dear fellow human doing,
It is January now and a brand new year is ahead of us with new opportunities and new contacts. In fact, every new year brings tons of new opportunities. How should I react? What should I put on my todo list. And more importantly, what…
Hurdles appear in everyday life. Usually small ones. Daily run-of-the-mill hurdles are…
Great entrepreneurs know stuff. Great entrepreneurs know stuff by reading stuff.
As a species, we don’t exist in a solitary mode. We rely heavily on other humans, both living and long since dead, for almost everything we do and how we live.
So, with that in mind I thought I’d share a shortlist of some sources of input I receive that might be of…
“I just write what I wanted to write. I write what amuses me. It’s totally for myself.”
-J. K. Rowling
Almost all startup offices will have a Steve Jobs Quote picture even to this date. Why?
Steve reached out to the world consistently and made everyone believe in…
This is a list of 35 podcasts I have collected that either made me cry, gave me an epiphany, solidified my philosophy, or articulated ideas I couldn’t. Some are sad, some are funny, some are fascinating. I learned from them all.
Launching a new company with a spouse may be a fantastic alternative. Working with somebody with complementary skills and skills will produce the startup quicker and easier on both of you…so long as you’re both on…
Here’s a situation — you’re a startup or company that got off to a great start. You launched your product without any major hitches, maybe got a little funding, and are on an upward trajectory. Perhaps you’re even big and seemingly successful. But the ship is sinking.
I was wondering how Quincy Larson was doing that.
Dope 🚬🚬
Ed. note: This is a repost from 2015 as I migrate some posts over to my new blog.
So back in March I decided that I was sick of declaring I was going to do this or going to…
“Well, the Lone Ranger and TontoThey are riding down the lineFixing everybody’s troublesEverybody’s except mineSomebody must have told themThat I was doing fine” — Bob Dylan
That is such a heavy question
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As usual, it has been a roller coaster last holidays. For the first time, I did the ultimate travel. A US trip with three of my…
I’ve maintained my streak for two days! Longest streak ever!
I’m out for a run right now.
No literally. I’m using voice to text to compose this message.
Is a chilly 33°F in my hometown. I went out for an evening run in the pitch dark to get some fresh air and end the day in a…
Have you ever aspired to be a successful businesswoman but you’re unsure how or where to start? New research from Sharefile reveals that, sometimes, a change of location is key to opening the door to your dream career.
In today’s digitized world where friends are measured in followers, retweets, and likes, and memories are…
I understood your point, and of course number 1 priority is to maximize profits for its shareholders.
However, I am not sure as to what your point is referring to specifically, within the article?
Unfortunately, the balance between profits for shareholders and the corporations’ people are have…
I have been meeting many people who keep pivoting in their startup, every now and then their…
You don’t achieve worthwhile goals quickly or easily.
After a full on week, towards the end of what may have felt like a long year, the weekends provide an…
As I reflect upon 2017, Chicagoland Smile Group has grown almost 300%, which represents the increase in the number of offices by 200%, as well as a 400% increase in the total number…
Would you invest in assets that seem to steadily lose their value? Would you…
I’ve been itching to write for a while — a long while, but then the general hustle and bustle of life happens.
When you’re running a business, especially in the early stages, you’re going to have a…
You know what. There is a very famous story.
Imagine someone offered you a choice between 1000$ and a ticket to 1 million$. The chances of you winning the 1 million$ is 50%.
Excellence is not a solitary event but a daily practice.
Recently, I watched a documentary on the Marathon Monks of Mt. Hiei. They believe you can reach…
It is 4:26 am here in Miami, FL and I am awake, writing, but only after a thorough discussion in my head that took place about 20 minutes ago. A Few things have happened just before the New Year that is strongly encouraging me to change some habits.
It is strange how all the skills that I require to run my startup have never been taught to me in school.
I am challenged everyday to think on my own, from making my own schedules to finding and building a team, to think of growth and future, to find what books to read, what videos to watch, how to answer questions that have…
I recently listened to a speaker who was inviting the audience to embrace this image of walking…
Becoming a small business owner and flexing your entrepreneurial strengths is something that many…
Stop wishing and dreaming every week and sitting in a chair thinking about your dream house, your dream girl/boy, your dream…
Unfortunately, there’s no silver bullet strategy or magical formula to becoming a successful…
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You seem like a natural at marketing. Best of luck to you!
Just a preface: this is not very well structured. I plan to write more, create tutorials, blogs, and other articles on programming, social media marketing, and more. If you have any suggestions, I am open to any and all of them.
Just like the characters in my upcoming debut book, I am starting a new adventure. There may be…
Jordan, excellent read! Thank you for the insights!
“Finally, and this is a big one, becoming comfortable with the idea of selling myself has led to a shift in how I think about myself.
First it was subtle. I played around with the idea of becoming more sales-oriented and made minor changes to my…
I looked up at a Gain commercial I’d seen a bunch of times.. with a guy on a rocky beach, throwing a scarf wistfully into the wind, to have the fresh scented fabric blown back in his face..
..ended with a grouping of colorful products superimposed over the seascape, the shapes of the packages clearly spelling out O I L ……
I have started an important phase of an important plan and I’ve hit the accelerator but I know that when this…
Become The Golden Link In The Chain
I wrote this post for pros and newbies alike, I don’t like to claim myself as a pro in this game because like everyone else I am learning, adapting and then taking…
Wait…. I will be right back!
Inspiring read! Like many, I always thought “purpose” is something you find. People are usually confronted with “ Are you happy doing what you’re doing ? Are you sure ?”. This question by itself is biased. It expects us to live a purpose that the other person approves of. What you’ve outlined here is the complete opposite — we don’t have to find the…
Every entrepreneur, new or experienced, will tell you that the journey to success is a long and difficult one…
One of the coolest things we encourage everyone in Vancouver to do is to check out their local craft brewery this January…
Is working with friends and family — a good idea or bad?
Do you guys recollect the Airtel ad that showcased a wife as a boss and how she asks her husband / teammate to complete things…
If you are an entrepreneur dedicated to ensuring that your new business is a success, then you likely…
We’re taught in business school that there’s 5 steps to success.
"Way out of your comfort zone: that's where the magic happens!"
Bullshit.
Your comfort zone mostly overlaps with your the zone where you perform well because you master the needed skills for that situation.
In the business world, there is sometimes a debate about whether it is better to go for speed or perfection. On the one…
I’ve been co-owner of a business for many years now and people are often astonished that securing venture capital is not my big goal. To me it’s simple — they weren’t there when we were bootstrapping from nothing — why would I hand over control now we are successful! Great article, thanks.
A dangerous possibility. Too much maturity stifles creativity, in my humble opinion. “Be childlike,” said a spiritual master who tweets daily, “not childish.” On the other hand, less than adequate maturity does not please my accountant. Balance must be found. But does Medium really offer balance? The Partnership program’s handout logic has proven so…
I wrote something similar to this. I’ve been consuming so much information, that I haven’t been practicing what I learned. 2018 is going to change all that! Thank you for the reminder.
When I grew up in Hong Kong, my dad always said I got to work hard so I could find a decent job; my…
Any entrepreneur will tell you the journey to starting and managing a successful…
Your article was great to read Ryan Holiday. In order to live the life you want, you need to have the right mindset. You have to think about what is most important to you and work to be the best at it.
Here Gregory Alewel Batavia Illinois shares some tips that will help you to become successful entrepreneur. So if you want to become successful entrepreneur then you are in right place.
It is fondly said that only those who can look back and remain grateful, can truly ‘own the future’
Nico, great read. Love your enthusiasm. I had never pondered a lot of the information you provided. Very valuable insights!
“Studying not only what these thinkers examined but also how they thought about the puzzles under investigation will almost certainly provide you with powerful tools to enhance your own thinking and…
I’m tired of feeling that everything has to be perfect to then be able to start. It’s not just me; it includes about 97% of the population. Almost everyone is waiting for something to occur. The perfect moment, having money, a promotion, whatever the case is we are just waiting and life keeps…
How do you get a buyer to view you not as someone selling them something, but a…
EzekielTrisler is an online platform that offer free mentoring on writing techniques, no matter the genre you want to specialize in. Here at EzekielTrisler, we would tutor you on how to create a prolific writing career and how to make money through it. This tutoring service is free upon…
Too many people are seeking permission rather than giving themselves permission.
Alex B. thanks for a ton of great information!
“If you browse some of the top Instagram accounts, you’ll notice that the content in their feeds is always consistent”.
