Why would you want to create a business from your painful experience? Because you care. Because it is on your mind all the time. Because you have become an expert in this area. Pain Changes You I have had my share of painful experiences both in business and private life and those experiences have changed… [Read More…]
How to start a company in Switzerland
I have been meaning to write about this topic for a long time and can’t wait any longer since I am getting almost daily inquiries on how to start a company in Switzerland. By answering the most frequent questions I hope to be able to help more quickly in the future. So let’s dig in… [Read More…]
Stop Thinking. Start Doing!
Have you ever wanted to start something big (like starting a business) and then you thought you should think about it first? Think again. Thinking only brings us forward in inches. Doing brings us forward in miles. What follows is my story of creating my business in 12 months – and how you can do it… [Read More…]
How To Set Goals with Soul
I have set myself goals since I remember. The earliest clear memory I have is from kindergarten. My mom was picking me up and I dragged one of the boys to her and said: “This is the boy I am going to marry”. I was only 5 years old and the boy was the only… [Read More…]
Happy New Year! And How To Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions
Did you make New Year’s Resolutions? If not then today is the day to make some. Last day of Christmas was yesterday and today is the day for New Beginnings. What is a New Year’s resolution? I make a clear distinction between general goal-setting and making plans versus New Year’s resolutions. And Wikipedia agrees, a New… [Read More…]
New Year New Life: A Personal Story
I’m on an 18-hole golf course near Alicante in Spain. I’m on the first hole and tee off with great confidence. It’s July and I’m on my first real holiday with my new boyfriend. I got to know him when I was doing sales training for my company. I have worked on my self confidence… [Read More…]
Is Your Business Idea Based on Pain or Pleasure?
A business idea either solves a pain or provides a pleasure. Ok, this is a bit simplistic but it serves us well when we start to brainstorm on possible business ideas within our passions. So let’s begin with a story. Learning about success In May 2008 I went to a Tony Robbins Wealth Mastery Weekend seminar in… [Read More…]
How To Choose Which Passion(s) To Pursue
Here are the options for how to deal your passion(s): 1 – Ignore them (not a good idea!), 2 – Enjoy them as a hobby 3 – Turn them into a business. Let’s assume that you’re not up for option 1 since you’re here reading this. This leaves only two possibilities; hobby or business. This post will help… [Read More…]
How Your Stories Shape your Passions and Your Future
Everybody loves a good story. And when you hear or read a good story, you can easily remember it and share it. That is why I love reading non-fiction books that have stories to convey their message. I also believe that the stories in our own lives have a deeper meaning. These stories reveal so much – our… [Read More…]
How Your Childhood Stories Reveal Your Passions
I believe that the Universe is out to help us. And by Universe I don’t mean anything religious, I mean it as concept. If you know what you want, you are more likely to get what you want, because you are aware. It also works the other way around, it will tell you what you… [Read More…]