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…]
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…]
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…]