When you think of the Stoics, lessons on pragmatism, morality, and imperviousness to societal distractions probably come to mind. But there is a lot more to the Stoic’s way of life. Above all, their pursuits mainly revolved around living a practical and effective life, no matter their circumstance. And as entrepreneurs, what’s more important than…
Successful entrepreneurs are world-class builders or sellers, and the elites are both — look no further for examples than Elon Musk or Jeff Bezos. Both can masterfully articulate their vision and persuade others to support it. Additionally, they are technically savvy and know how to build highly complex things. As top-level entrepreneurs look to the…
The top businesses in the world garner advantages from the seemingly small things they’ve learned to do exceptionally well. And they’re always looking for more of these little edges found in what most would consider to be nuances and tedious aspects of the business. These advantages are derived from cheaper fulfillment costs, speedier delivery times,…
Being present is the key to a happy and fulfilled life. The stoics, religious leaders, and many philosophers explained that the present moment is where happy people live. But the ambitious, especially entrepreneurs, need to think about the future as much as they do the present. If entrepreneurs are not optimistically and routinely looking toward…
It’s easy to be a pessimist these days, particularly when it comes to economics. After all, governments have racked up historical amounts of debt, taxes are increasing worldwide, and legacy industries are being regulated out of business. Only watch the news, and you’d probably think the world is going in the wrong direction or that…
Outside of his ridiculous athletic ability, I admired three things about Kobe Bryant: his business acumen, his penchant for creating (one of his ten keys to success was learning storytelling), and his obsessive attention to detail — like Steve Jobs. Kobe was a lifelong student — about basketball, family, business, you name it. He seemed…
If you only watch Netflix or follow the mainstream media, you’d think startups are romantic, sexy, and regularly mint billionaires. Sure, startups and new ventures can be exciting, but in many cases, they’re a grind and can be very stressful. The entrepreneurs who know this reality going into a new venture often come out the…
SaaS plus a box is THE model for technology hardware companies. Simply put, it’s when a company attaches a subscription to its hardware for the consumer to maximize the hardware’s features. And, the more expensive the hardware, the more likely the consumer is to stick with a monthly subscription. No Subscription, No Value Without…
This past week I went through a painful experience: My 11-year-old dog passed away. She was so much more than ‘just a dog,’ though. She brought a lot of firsts to our family… Her name was Kaya, but we also called her Monkey. She recognized both names as hers and would respond to either. She…