Be forgiving and assume noble intent. When someone sends an email that you think may be a little too edgy, take a moment to think about what that person might be really trying to say. Give others the benefit of the doubt until proven otherwise. As a part of our series about Emotional Intelligence, I…
Don’t let peoples’ feedback discourage you. My idea was very taboo and out of the box. I had many friends make fun of the idea and how it wasn’t going to make any money. Now that we are profitable, happy customers as well as sellers, I get the last laugh. As part of our interview series…
It’s necessary to take time away and give myself time off. As a small business owner, it’s hard to “turn it off,” but so important. I’ve learned this along the way but still practicing. The COVID19 pandemic has disrupted all of our lives. But sometimes disruptions can be times of opportunity. Many people’s livelihoods have…
As an entrepreneur, there is a daily struggle to balance risk, opportunity, and costs. There are hundreds or thousands of decisions that I have made, mostly in my early years that had the potential to be either disastrous or useful. Risk evaluation became a part of life. As soon as the vaccine became available, I…
Failure is only present if it’s observed. If you can learn from mistakes or things that don’t go your way you can choose to continue each time consequently avoiding failure. It’s up to you to accept failure or to continue the journey of discovering success. Founders are often faced with the nagging question of whether…
Get Out and connect with your surroundings — I often take walks around a lake area, sit, and just have free flow though. Clearing the mind and connecting with nature helps me focus when I get back to the task. As a part of our series about “How Anyone Can Build Habits For Optimal Wellness, Performance, & Focus”,…
