Entrepreneurship: Note to Self (at 21)
With experience comes perspective and wisdom. If we heed that wisdom, we become more effective in all we do. Here are some specific tips on effective entrepreneurship.
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Effectiveness Habit #1: Early Arrival
Instead of making a New Year’s resolution, ask yourself, “What can I do this year that will make me more effective than last year?” We could all benefit from being more effective in every aspect of our lives.
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Effectiveness and The Perhaps List
I have come to the realization that, in addition to my daily or weekly To-Do list, I also need a Perhaps list. By this I mean that I need to be realistic in what I can accomplish in the 24 hours I have in a day. When I have discussed this with people, the idea [...]
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A Good Problem?
If you were to ask me today, “How’s business?” I would respond positively, as I always have. And it’s a genuinely positive response. TechSoft Systems is experiencing fantastic growth. We have had opportunities to present proposals to new clients, expand relationships with current clients, form valuable partnerships and serve a broader range of companies than [...]
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Effectiveness: The Main Thing
I was speaking with a young man recently who has been following my blogs and studying my career track. He was new to the city and looking for some guidance. He laid out four opportunities that he was actively pursuing, then asked me for advice on next steps. My response was not what he was [...]
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To-Do List Tips
If your to-do list is a scattered sampling of post-it notes, or if your email in-box dictates your priorities for the day, here are some techniques that may help you be more effective. 5 Tips for Managing Your To-Do List 1. It’s about impact, not urgency. When looking at your to-do list, determine the three [...]
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Moonlit Dance
Moonlighting: verb, “Having a second job in addition to one’s regular employment.” I was recently asked to provide some insights on starting a business while working fulltime and raising a family. My response? “It’s a dance, and you need to learn the steps to do it well.” Obviously, starting a business when you have a [...]
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Tech Tips for Small Biz
Small businesses and nonprofit organizations have to be leaner than ever before with both human and technology resources. Remember that your organization does not exist for the sake of technology; technology exists to support your organization’s goals. If technology (resources, management, staff) is distracting you from your business goals or dominating your budget, consider alternatives [...]
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Emotional Intelligence: Finishing
While shoveling the snow from my driveway a couple of weeks ago, I was tempted to quit at several points. You see, I have a very long driveway. I had cleared enough to get my car through the toughest spots, and it probably would have been fine if I had quit mid-way through. Probably. But [...]
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