1. Seize Opportunities – “There are people who see the thing they want and there are people who see the thing that prevents them from getting the thing they want. You’re allowed to take shortcuts and you’re allowed to go after the thing you want but don’t deny others their opportunity.” 2. Tell The Truth – “You take responsibility for … Read More
The Dark Side Of Entrepreneurship
I went to a business event in London a few weeks back and was stunned at the way some speakers were promoting entrepreneurship. One speaker stated that you have to know your ‘why’ and then flicked to a slide of what we can guess was her new shiny BMW. Others frivolously promoted the glamour of quitting your nine to five … Read More
But is.
But is a word that can both make and break a person. But is the difference between you today and you tomorrow. But is letting you off the hook. But is procrastination. But is insecurity. But is ignorance. But is personal propaganda. But is ego. But is permission. But is bravery. But is breaking the rules. But is ‘what if.’ … Read More
15 Mix & Match Morning Routines For Entrepreneurs
For the entrepreneur, morning routines can be the difference between having such a productive day that you want to high five yourself or still in your pyjamas at 6pm wondering how you found yourself looking at sloths in space on the weird side of Youtube. Although most entrepreneurs cringe at the idea of waking up and not jumping straight back … Read More
3 Ways To Fall Back In Love With Learning
For most people, learning is a chore. The fact that less than 50% of young people read for pleasure can be blamed on the years spent memorising and regurgitating random facts for standardised tests. Considering we’re now living in the intellectual revolution, this is a real shame and has some serious implications on the future well being of millions. Although … Read More
3 Reasons For Entrepreneurial Lows & How To Beat Them
Since I started my entrepreneurial journey, not a single week has gone by without me feeling doubts towards what I’m doing. The symptoms usually start with me doing everything in my power to avoid doing any work. I know that shit has truly hit the fan when I find myself browsing job websites wondering if it would just be easier … Read More
Why Your Job Shouldn’t Define You
Here’s the first chapter of my FREE eBook Status Go: 10 Unlearnings To Thrive In The Digital Economy. If you enjoy it, you can download the rest by signing up to my newsletter. Chapter 1. False Assumption #1: Your Job Defines You (Tweet Quote) When you’re a child you get asked this questions a lot: “What do you want to be … Read More
Post-Traumatic Growth: From Ego To Spirit
In the last year I have been privileged enough to meet two amazing young people, Patrick Mahaffey and Steven Sutton, two young guys who have gone through some of the worst experiences you could ever imagine. After a devastating car crash, Patrick was told he would never walk again whilst Steven Sutton was diagnosed with 3B colorectal cancer at the age … Read More
20 Low Cost / Free BioHacks For Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs must ensure that their health is their number one priority. If you are not healthy in both body and mind, your business will not exist in most cases. I believe that a “good’ or “super productive” day is something that we manufacture through preparation and a series of healthy habits that gets our mind and body fired up to … Read More
The Bushido Code: Why Entrepreneurs Must Become Samurai Warriors Of The Web
Bushidō (武士道?), Literally “the way of the warrior,” is a Japanese word for the way of the Samurai (to serve) life. Having just finished reading Bushido, the Soul of Japan, which is available for free in public domain, it got me thinking about entrepreneurship in the digital economy and how we can apply these ancient moral codes (not the killing parts) to … Read More