People often ask me how to get started in a particular business or endeavor they want to pursue. To put it simply, my advice is to get started, to begin at least to some degree, as quickly as possible — even if they don’t have all the specifics figured out exactly right to begin with.

My rationale for this thinking is actually grounded in sound life experience. I have seen time and time again, in not only my own life, but those of many others that it has amazing way of filling in the details or supplying the people and or resources when they’re needed for the person who chooses not to let perfection get in the way of their trying a thing or undertaking their endeavors.… Read the rest of the article

If you’re like most people you hop right out of bed without giving much thought to it. Instead, consider taking just a few extra minutes to set the tone for your day by running
through the positive outcomes you want to experience in your mind. Run through the goals you’re currently working on.

In your mind play out a mental movie of yourself doing the steps, and accomplishing whatever is required of you to see things through. Fully experience the sense of accomplishment and fulfillment you’ll have as a result of achieving the things you’re currently working on.… Read the rest of the article

Every day make the decision that you will make action your ally as you move confidently in the direction of the goals you set. Be sure that you’re taking ample time to evaluate the steps you’re taking to ensure they are in fact moving you in the right direction.

Friend, actions in and of themselves won’t guaranty that you will meet with your desired outcome. Right action is needed. What are “right actions” you ask? Consider the following example: If you practice a certain technique to the point that it becomes a habit, you will unfortunately have learned to do that thing the wrong way.… Read the rest of the article

Wouldn’t it appear that giving, without regard to any outcome in return would be about the farthest thing from a conduit to receiving there is.

Yet time and time again, if we really think about it, we can see example after example where the act of first giving, whether of our time, or some thing, inevitably led to our receiving something of equal or greater value in return.

We don’t give to receive, yet it is as though that is of no consequence.… Read the rest of the article

If you know my background you know that my interest and study of entrepreneurship and small business began when I started working in our family’s business at just 15 years of age.

In the years since, I’ve been involved in various businesses, ranging from start-ups to more established companies. In fact, on my fathers side of the family we have several generations of entrepreneurs and small business people, including my great grandfather, then my grandmother and one of my grandfathers, followed by my father, and two of his brothers, and then there’s me.… Read the rest of the article

If you’re not familiar with my background I was fortunate fairly early in life, at 15 years old, to work in our family business (you can read my full story here).

Like most growing businesses, initially they will re-invest their resources to help fuel growth. Therefore, when I first got started working there really weren’t enough extra resources available to pay me to do menial jobs like taking out the trash or things which might have been more suited for someone of my age at the time.… Read the rest of the article