Investing in a startup can be a rollercoaster of emotions, especially when things take an unexpected turn (which they almost always do). I found myself in a situation where I had put more money on the line than I initially felt comfortable with. The company had hit a significant roadblock in their product development cycle,…
As fashions changed every season, mountains of used clothes were discarded in America… to a point where they became a legitimate waste concern. Literally, tens of millions of pounds of used clothes were discarded yearly. Think about what that looks like… what a mess, an overwhelming amount of cotton that needed a purpose. American consumers…
A new business we like opens in the neighbourhood, be it a restaurant or shop, providing an offering seemingly unmatched by local competitors. However, as time passes, the quality fades, or the neighbourhood didn’t support the founder’s ambitions… and so, the business shutters. I hate it when this happens, especially to places I enjoy… Why…
As entrepreneurs come up, they’re told to “find a mentor”… the person who has been where they want to be, thrived, and done it repeatedly. Initially, I too, believed that mentors were a must, but an incident I’m about to share taught me a valuable lesson about being my own person and not blindly following…
Before tying the knot, my wife and I attended a marriage prep course led by my childhood pastor. It was worthwhile, and I’ll never forget a critical point he made… “No matter what, I guarantee the eye candy will wear off.” This is Not a New Fight, But… Decades ago, we hid our age simply…
During Britain’s reign as a global superpower and owner of the coveted world reserve currency, which ended nearly 100 years ago, Britoners proudly boasted, “the sun never sets on England…” This was about their optimism and confidence in themselves and the country’s robust economy. Fast-forward to the modern day, and just recently, a chief economist…
We’re in the midst of a new gold rush, and it’s minting millionaires and billionaires worldwide. However, today’s gold rush differs dramatically from past versions, particularly in how people are exploiting and controlling the resource treasure troves. The ‘White Gold Rush’ 100+ years ago, during the Gold Rush of California or Yukon, it was a…
“I don’t find it fulfilling….” Just before Christmas, a colleague told me that after working and building together for years. I was taken aback and slightly offended, but it made me reflect… Building a business isn’t about getting the warm and fuzzies every day. If it was, everyone would be doing it. You can’t have…
The outlook appeared hopeless for France early on in World War 1. Soldiers and citizens were being killed on their home turf by the thousands, french infrastructure was destroyed en masse, and land was being seized by a foreign foe. The German army was barreling down on the French capital, and a rout appeared imminent….