Growing up in North Dakota came with its share of pests. When it wasn’t 40 degrees Fahrenheit below zero with 10 feet of snow staring you in the face, it was 96 degrees with matching humidity. The nastiest part of the heat and humidity were the pesky bugs. Flies were the worst. Flies “gum up the works” my Dad would say.
Month: August 2012
The High Cost of Indecision on Growing Your Business
As an entrepreneur growing your business, you carry out multiple daily roles to grow your business. In reality, performing an average of 3- 6 different roles each day is the norm for entrepreneurs. Each role carries with it countless decisions that vie for your attention throughout the day. Some decisions are significant and critical; others are minor and inconsequential. In fact, the average person makes approximately 5000 decisions every day. No wonder indecision looms!
Business Metrics: If You Don’t Know It, You Can’t Grow It
Who can forget Joey Tribbiani, the struggling actor played by Matt LeBlanc, on the Emmy Award Winning Comedy, Friends. In his attempt to win over women, Joey drew on his famous catch phrase, “How YOU doin’.” Joey’s signature phrase quickly became part of our lexicon.
Passion, Performance, and Michael Phelps
It’s no secret that Michael Phelps struggled to maintain his motivation after years of relentless training. After suffering some surprising losses in the US Olympic trials, many questioned whether he still had the passion for the sport. Even Michael questioned his passion. All entrepreneurs (aka high achievers) have days like that. You wonder, if only for a moment, if Starbucks is hiring.