I once heard that success in life is not measured by what we have accomplished, but by the obstacles that we have had to face…and most importantly, the obstacles we have overcome. I read something similar recently in a book that taught me to assume full responsibility for my life, my circumstances and my troubles; to embrace even the problems in a way that actually makes them … [Read more...]
That Last 20%
That last 20% of any project, endeavor, or campaign is the most difficult part. Most people can get through the first 80% of a project. But what about those finishing touches that add the final "polish" to the product? What about spellcheck and correct grammar? How about making sure things are numbered and bulleted correctly? Is it fact-checked? Is the address … [Read more...]
Have you ever considered that place between Prosperity and Success?
Semantics can be defined as the study of meanings, or the science and study of meaning in language. I think there is importance to paying attention to the meanings of words and how that applies to our businesses and how we see our businesses. Here's an exercise in semantics. Ask yourself: do you work for success as an end-all or do you see your business as a means or tool … [Read more...]
Permission to Fail
As a child I remember asking for permission to speak. I’ve asked for permission to pee, permission to be excused, permission to paint an apartment in college and permission to borrow the family car. As a performer in the USO I remember asking a ships’ captain for permission to come aboard his vessel. I’ve asked permission of employers to take exotic vacations for longer than … [Read more...]
Reinvent Your Business
In reading More magazine's online version recently about their Reinvent Yourself feature I was struck by an idea: reinvent your business. I liked reading the articles that answer their questions: "...Have you turned your passion into a business or a nonprofit? Have you pursued a dream, nurtured an artistic talent, or mastered a new hobby?..." I know a few women who have … [Read more...]
Top Ten Steps to Building your Business (or “Learn from My Mistakes”)
My partner and I started our web design company with two Mac laptops, a burning drive and passion for connecting people to the Web, and our personal address books. We were determined to focus on our core skills, which were converting ideas, needs, and processes into fully-functioning websites. We wanted to support minority-owned, woman-owned, green, progressive, … [Read more...]
Success is a Choice
We can achieve what we can conceive and believe. ~ Mark Twain One thing that all successful people have in common no matter what their career or talent is that they see themselves as successful and they have an abundance of positive energy toward their goals. Anyone can choose to be successful. Success begins with a positive attitude and the belief that you can do what you … [Read more...]