‘The Happiest Man on Earth’ by Eddie Jaku is filled with peaks and valleys, moments of stomach-turning uncertainty, and inexplicable brutality. Despite that, the overarching theme is one of inspiration and positivity. To sum up the book’s theme, I would say it shows the incredible power of optimism and what possessing it can overcome. Who…
From governments to households, Covid has changed how we spend. Not to trivialize Covid, but lockdowns create boredom. And in many cases, boredom leads to wasteful spending… I’ve found myself, in moments of boredom during the lockdown, looking for things to buy. ‘Ya, I need this new sweater in two different colors.’ Or, ‘You know,…
When it comes to great entrepreneurs, it almost seems as if there is a guiding force behind their actions. From the outside, the conviction they have in their businesses can seem superhuman and near impossible to replicate. The truth, however, is much more ordinary: they have an organizing idea. The concept of the organizing idea…
There’s one common denominator among every great entrepreneur I’ve ever worked with: they know how to consistently achieve a “flow state” in their work. Flow state, a term that was coined by psychologist Mihály Csíkszentmihályi, is defined as “a state in which people are so involved in an activity that nothing else seems to…
Divergent thinking — the ability to generate new, creative ideas in a non-linear manner — is one of the most important skills an entrepreneur can have. According to InformED, “Studies conducted by a Cornell University research team in 2012 found that divergent thinking improves language proficiency and performance.” And that, “Scientists have also found a…
In life, there are all kinds of games we can play; board games, wedding games, drinking games, video games… the list goes on. The most rewarding game of all, however, is the game of life. Needless to say, it’s a difficult one, riddled with veiled threats and opportunities. One of the most important decisions you…
We entrepreneurs have a funny way of sabotaging ourselves. Whether it’s our first venture or our third, we can’t seem to save ourselves from our own counterintuitive tendencies (e.g. procrastination, perfectionism). While actions like these seem relatively harmless on the surface, they can have a dramatic impact on our business. Below, I’ll dive into six…
Successful entrepreneurship is built on a few things. Chief among them are the novelty and demand for your offering and the reputation of your name. For SMEs, that means your brand’s name, the clout it holds, and the founder’s/CEO’s reputation. Trust is the most valuable currency entrepreneurs and businesses have. Although it takes a long…
Like wasting your time? Of course not. But yet, you do it every day. Can’t beat yourself up over it, though. Reality is, you’re a human, and being such a creature means your brain can’t function at peak levels for more than a few hours per day. Your mind demands a breather, several times per…