Angel investing often comes down to the gut feeling of the person with the money, and the impression the founder left on said investor. Sure, the addressable market, the novelty of offering, etc. is vital, but early-stage investing comes down to personal and emotional connections with the founders of startups. That’s what convinces a seed…
In my first few years as an entrepreneur, I didn’t get it. I didn’t understand how client and customer loyalty would improve, and likewise your bottom line, when people aligned their values with your brand. The concept was foreign and seemed hokey. It was too imaginative. I thought building a successful business/brand was all about…
I strongly agree with many points Dr. Bruce Lipton makes in this interview. It also reminds me to be very, very attentive as a father of two young boys; and that one’s ambition, attitude, and motivations are determined early in life… the first seven years to be precise. Making changes later in life to your…
‘Own the suit,’ is the prevailing theme of Joe Rogan’s fascinating interview with filmmaker and entrepreneur Guy Ritchie. After observing Rogan’s outfit, which is very casual, Ritchie quips, “There are so many aspects of life – food for a long time got robbed from us – and we’ve slowly managed to claw that back. But…
David Goggins is probably the greatest all-around athlete on the planet, better than any of your favorite athletes. But he hasn’t always been that way, and you won’t see him on TV playing sports. David’s life began in Buffalo, New York. His dad was a pimp who beat the shit out of him and his…
Mike Tyson… “was as strong a guy as you’re ever gonna see, but he was as weak a person as you’re ever going to find…” Teddy Atlas, Tyson’s former trainer, said the above on The Joe Rogan Experience recently. Given the context of who Tyson is/was, it’s a controversial and thought-provoking statement. But who better…
Smartphones first came into my life as an incredible tool that kept me dialed into the markets, in real-time, no matter if I was in the office or riding my bike. I remember my first Blackberry that was connected to the web and thinking it would be a game changer for my productivity. Initially, I…
Want some life advice? Take control of your life! We’ve heard that one before. But what does it mean? Well, here are my thoughts: taking control of your life means, on a most basic level, not relying on others for sustenance. Beyond that, tune your body and mind to become the best version of you…
The Japanese word “otaku” is a critical piece to successfully marketing your new product or service, according to Seth Godin. It refers to the desire of someone who is obsessed – often referencing a group in society that, for example, is obsessed with technology. In our world, we’d typically refer to the otaku as innovators,…