A simple framework to identify and articulate a problem-statement.
For most people, it’s the equivalent of being lost.
Merch by Amazon is a platform that allows you to upload designs that get listed as t-shirts for sale on Amazon (via…
“We’re default alive.” she muttered from behind her screen.
(This appeared in Business World, Dec 2017 issue)
Till the age of 33, I have been successful in everything I did.
I was a state-ranker in 10th and 12th standard, went to IIT and then IIMA, and within 5 years…
The year of 2017 has been an eventful one, both professionally and personally. I decided to take a…
One of the main concerns that I hear from clients when we work on the email marketing aspect of their launch campaign strategy is that they don’t like launching because they’re worried about annoying their list.
There is an obsession to take action in the modern western society. This obsession has its upside as…
A evolução digital está em um ritmo cada vez mais acelerado. Novas tecnologias surgem a todo momento trazendo possibilidades e oportunidades para quem estiver pronto para elas. Neste…
“Every moment is always on the line”…
We changed our CEO a few months ago in October and decided that now’s the right time to go public with it!
In short, Sauli Böhm has been the new CEO from October onwards, and I will continue at ResQ as a Senior Analyst while also spending a big chunk of my time on…
Un jour un ami m’a dit dans une conversation, la citation de Steve Jobs c’est un peu le point Godwin de la discussion entrepreneuriale. J’en ajouterais d’autres comme « on ne devient pas entrepreneur, on le…
Every year for Christmas, my family packs our bags and prepares for the 11-hour road trip to see my father’s side of the family. He was raised 25 miles east of the Texas border in Bossier City, Louisiana. His father, Ron, was an Air Force fighter pilot who was last stationed at…
Para quem quer empreender existe basicamente duas soluções: serviços e produtos. Eu iniciei sempre…
In August 2016 I bid farewell to ‘corporate life’, ready to live the utopian dream of flexible work around my…
You’re going to have to start buying my milk.
This is Part 4 in my Not Silicon Valley series.
In life we only have 2 choices at any given point: Fear or Love; Fear or Courage.
You have a riveting tech idea. It excites you to the core. You can’t stop dreaming and pitch it to every…
These are the 3 essential skills, that I believe, each serial innovator should…
You’re going to die.” ~ Gary Vee
I mean, I can’t remember exactly where I was or what I was doing when I first heard that inspirational statement, but since that moment it has impacted my life like crazy!
New Year. New Start. New business — what’s your plan? There are lots of things to think about at this exciting time — creating your business is just one of them and should not be overlooked in your early stages.
Originally published at www.forbes.com on September 19, 2017.
It is remarkable that everywhere you go climbing or skiing in the world, you can find an IFMGA-certified mountain guide to…
By Kali Akuno and Gyasi Williams, for Cooperation Jackson and the Community Production Cooperative
Doubt has a way of creeping into our dreams. We paint picturesque scenes in our minds — scenes in…
Startup is obsessed with ideas. They ignite the founders and rest is a script of history.
Yesterday, on Thursday the 11th of January 2018, ASIC licensed the first crowd-sourced funding (CSF) intermediaries under the new CSF regime.
Or 4–6. It also depends on your schedule and your life. I think the point is to find time as early as possible in the day before your day belongs to someone else. That will vary for everyone, but the strategy is the same.
Pay yourself first with your time, just like you should be doing with your pay check.
“The human characteristic I…
Here’s an interesting experiment- A mythical genie comes to you one night in your sleep and offers you two…
Behavioral science has shaped the field of economics and has impacted the way both governments and corporations present options to the public, in order to steer people to choices that will improve their lives. However, it has been…
#boycottlulus was the hashtag. There it was. In all of it’s lowercase glory.
This is my first blog for KingstonNewbie, a local campaign to bring you the latest and greatest that’s #new to #KingstonUponThames. Our mission is to unearth the latest happenings in our area and bring them to our community, helping all those that are time poor and suffering from information overload. Please…
Many people go through life working hard, but never really living the life they feel they deserve. Have you ever felt that way? If you are like me, you made okay grades in school, made it…
While I’ve been writing a lot lately on the subject of hiring, the subject and its application is…
It’s been almost a year since I first read Tim’s book The 4-Hour Workweek (these are not affiliate links) and it changed the entire course of 2017 for me.
I try to learn something new and make at least one improvement that makes me better at something every single day. It sounds…
“Then it hit me, people will pay for exposure and…
I had to shutdown pretty much all of my income streams.
Why?
Because if I didn’t I’d enter a different tax bracket and I’d have to pay a lot more taxes than I could possibly ever earn over the next…
What did you study at Florida Southern College?
You lean back into that semi-ergonomic patio chair, metal and cool. Somehow exactly what your body needs at…
Swiss-born graphic designer and blogger par-excellence Tina Roth Eisenberg (Swiss Miss) recently posted a YouTube link to a talk from American philosopher Alan Watts.
In the first couple of minutes Watts beautifully sums up what has been my life philosophy all along:
VetBiz
VetBiz is a federal government web portal for veteran owned businesses. The site provides information on government programs…
Opeoluwa Adetayo is the founder and CEO of M’Care, a Nigerian eHealth start-up which came for an appointment with qLegal in 2016.
Choosing The Right Spouse
Dear women, don’t let money blind you. Before saying yes to a man, insist on knowing the source of his wealth. Look at the beautiful wives that kidnapper Evans and Rivers cultist, Don Waney, married. Today the money has gone and disgrace has come for those women. Dear guys, the best wife material is…
By Jessica Ogilvie
Every man, woman, and child has a point where they break down. Where even the smallest…
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Glen R. Wakeman is an entrepreneurial guru known for his novel ideas and energetic spirit. In addition to his 21 years…
Tonight I have been attending an Academy organized by InnoVits, a volounteer-based entrepreneurial…
That’s exactly the problem. The more offer in the specific market, the more time is needed to make your work compound to success. You need to differentiate, and to do a huge amount of work. At some point, unless you are able to differentiate yourself in a very interesting way, you have no chances, regardless of how good you are at something.
Yesterday, I had such a phenomenal experience meeting Brian Kelly “The Points Guy.”…
“Unremarkable lives are marked by the fear of not looking capable…
Elk om beurt houden we met bijzondere aandacht de actualiteit, (sociale) media en het wereldwijde web in de gaten. De drie zaken die ons meest bijbleven bundelen we op vrijdag. Deze week beet Matthias de spits af.
In the last month, we’ve seen Toys R Us enter bankruptcy, we learned the Deepmind AI self-taught itself the game Go, and we heard Tesla Motors plans to release self-driving semi-trucks in 2019. These events represent significant paradigm shifts.
I am starting the Four Hours Work Week by Tim Ferris (the expanded and updated version). I know, I am late. Better than never I guess.
Kicking it off: Big welcome at WU for our potential participants
We are back with a review of what you missed in 2017 and news about 2018!
[As you might already know, we envisioned a new Entrepreneurship Education Program called…
We have all been through the rabbit hole of Procrastination. It always starts off…
Time came, and I had to choose if I wanted to continue my studies or go out and get a job. I took my decision to study when I found a business degree that didn’t require much math and…
Its 2018, I start my year with all the energy in the world to crush it this year... but I…
My girlfriend asked me:
“How do you think as you move into this new change? Are you worried or scared?”
She saw me successful at my most recent venture and watched as I quit without another opportunity to plug…
Romanians make history in the US. Yes, this is a valid statement.
We came to America out of a deep and profoundly personal need to embrace the fullness of our personality and humanity. Though we began with nothing, we never lost the…
La plupart des gens n’arrivent pas à se lancer comme créateurs de contenu sur internet parce qu’ils ont des idées reçues sur la manière de gagner leur vie sur Internet. Et quand tu parles avec des gens qui ont envie de se lancer mais qui ne…
Waking up before 5AM is simple but not easy. Go to bed early to get enough sleep and set your alarm for an early morning wake up call at 4:23AM to get things going. Simple but not easy.
THIS IS THE YEAR OF REVOLUTION
2017 lands me on a job I didn’t wanted. I suffer every day in this very office. There is…
How ICOs can reshape the Venture Capital Industry
Why is it that we can not find dozens of Unicorns in Emerging Markets and why is it that an angel investor in emerging markets has no real clue on how he will exit the startup investment
“To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk.” - Thomas Edison
“It is chiefly through books that we enjoy intercourse with superior minds. In the best books, great men talk to us, give us their most precious thoughts, and pour their souls into us. God be thanked for books. They are the voices of the distant and the dead and make us…
Previously I tried to write about scheduling priorities rather then prioritizing schedules. I had intended to write a serious piece and distracted into humor which happens to…
As I delve deeper into the world of writing I realize that I have no idea how the fundamentals work. Writing has come so easily and natural to me that I just write how I feel, somehow managing to make sense from beginning to the end. I watch a ton of videos about writers to learn the art of the…
London is arguably my favourite city. Maybe rephrase that to European… UK city. However, it’s also a spectacle of everything wrong with the world.
The fight for justice against corruption is never easy. It never has been and never will be. It exacts a toll on our self, our families…
Last year Gary Vaynerchuk ran the #2017FlipChallenge . The basic idea was to sell $20,170 worth of crap you have lying around and flip this back into your business. The point was not to take time away from your family, or away from focusing on…
For the last year a new networking tool has been developed by an expert team of businessmen and web developers to produce an innovative new platform to help Nigerian businesses connect and network.
It feels like the right time of year to talk about starting new things. For many, starting a…
Simplicity is everything.
Rebaker
My name is Rebecca, I started @rebakerng in July 2017 we make bespoke cakes for all occasions. I have. an Msc. Information Systems Management.
Fun reads!
If you follow me on Instagram @firstbornblog, you’ll notice that I’ve been talking about…
What’s worth the risk and what’s not? One will never know or most probably, we all know the risk but ain’t that confident to begin again. It’s all about how willing you are to make sacrifices in life.
The one thing that all entrepreneurs have in common? A competitive spirit. But not just your typical competitive spirit, one that fully understands a challenge from all angles and how to see past the stress of “right-now” problems to find a…
Thank you so much. The best article I have come across and thanks to make me believe that my side project is worth investing time in.
Love this!
The need of being an effective seller is not clear to everyone. If you collaborate with people, being…
Being your own boss it not an easy ride, but it’s certainly a rewarding journey.
Leadership Sword
Wielding a sword takes lots of practice.
Did a podcast the other day with this ^ as the title. Right up my alley, right? Absolutely.
Or, if you say “I’ll do that” then DO that!
Hot and cold and prickly with sweat.
Yesterday, I preached. Then again, it was an impromptu speech in front of a few people I didn’t know very well — but still. It all…
eSonny, I like that you say this, “You should think for yourself and ignore lists and awards”
I’ve read recently some good books too. I keep hearing the Tim Ferriss book.
I’ll have to grab that.
An interesting book that I am reading right now is , The Subtle Art of Not…
HOW TO KNOW WHAT TO DO IN LIFE
Well, I'm just a little above twenty and I already know that writing is my path. No soothsayer can tell me otherwise. I didnt…
Have you been spending time thinking about how your big hairy goals are going to manifest?
That seems like the logical thing to do right?
Set the goal, think things through, then plan out the strategy.
You’ve probably figured this out so far — but certain people sometimes possess the unique ability to drive…
Starting a business can be a very daunting adventure if a proper plan is not put in place. Most entrepreneurs start up their businesses without putting adequate plans in place to succeed. No wonder one out of every five businesses crumbles within 5 years! If…
As I walk around the streets of Amsterdam, I’m thinking about the disappointments and setbacks we all face in this game called life. In this video I briefly share with you one of my biggest setbacks as a speaker, with the purpose of adding value to you.
Starting a new business seems daunting in today’s world. With all the major brands out there and their…
Real Business asks five leading entrepreneurs for their best piece of advice if selling your business is objective number one for 2018.
Yesterday I had the opportunity to pick the brain of one of my colleagues at Seattle University over a couple of beers…
It’s been two years now since I had the urge of wanting to start my own blog… Two years.. Possibly more!! I bought my first…
Some interesting choices.
It’s miles a completely widely recognized reality that managing a commercial enterprise is…
Today we have amazing tools that allows us to reach millions of people in a really easy and cheap way (think of how much money you had to spend to reach 1 million people 10 years ago and how much money you’d have to spend today). This is extraordinary, now we…
The Equidam Weekly curates a collection of articles from the best in the industry and delivers it to 60,000+ entrepreneurs every Friday. So get READY📢 to learn about the hottest startup trends out there. SET 🚶🏻 and receive advice from founders and leaders of the most…
The benefits of being a bootstrapped business and being our own decision makers, opens up a lot of opportunity in terms of experimenting and trying out new stuff. This could also interestingly…
Today is all about mindset. We’ve spent this #IntentionalPrep week clearing out everything that had our attention last year, and planning our time for the year ahead. Today we’re going to tie this together with a critical concept:
J.D., loved the article,
“heart rate is key when working out for the purpose of fat loss.”
By Martin Kovaks
Thanks Katalina! I’m starting to figure things out. :) It’s all about consistently hustling and working hard on the right things while being patient when looking at the long term.
Here is an opportunity to actually deviate towards the psychological aspects between your example and the situations at scale (60+ scenario.) In this context I felt that an advice from Ben Horowitz was really helpful:
“The key to getting to the right outcome was to keep from getting married to either the positive or the dark…
It’s a brand-new year, technology is evolving fast right in front of our eyes just like a Lambo speeding through everybody in a freeway. We look at our phones all the time to see what’s going on in this interconnected world.
Thanks for reading Cameron. Completely agree!
deAsra Foundation, an organization aimed at empowering budding entrepreneurs has collaborated with Tata Trusts and Odisha Skill Development Authority (OSDA) to promote…
Back in the 1960’s when Martin Luther King was speaking about the issues that were important, half of the population of US knew…
Curiosity is a key to Glen Wakeman’s productivity as an entrepreneur. He credits it for helping him solve problems and achieve customer satisfaction, and he uses it to test his ideas with others. After he outlines new…
My Mentor
My name is Hamza Munir. Recently, I have completed my B.B.A [hons] from University of the Punjab. I have many mentors in my life but i like to share my own story. My father always guide me in every stage of my life but one of my cousin who was educated and very intelligent. He was usually guide my in every stage of…
