Can We Go Lower?
Success should be shared, and making the return journey is the way to share it. Sharing wisdom keeps entrepreneurs smart, humble, teachable.
Recession Loading. Now What?
Success should be shared, and making the return journey is the way to share it. Sharing wisdom keeps entrepreneurs smart, humble, teachable.
First Time Saying No?
First Time Saying No? Every ladder starts with a bottom rung. If you’re like us, you probably have a lucid memory of where that climb began—so far down that looking up to the top meant having to squint. Origins are humbling, as anyone hitting the pavement as an entrepreneur, a Wall Street intern, a food […]
Balance in the Basics
Balance in the Basics Well, here we are. With the Fed’s July meeting wrapped up, and with that 75 basis-point-rate hike we all saw coming finally here… the noise about peak inflation, retailer profit warnings, and two quarters of negative growth not necessarily spelling ‘recession’ ain’t surprising. On the one hand, there’s optimism; not every […]
Why the Humble Win the Real Prize
Stories don’t end when the hero finds treasure, and it’s the same for entrepreneurs. Pursued ethically, and with a greater purpose, success brings humility.
How to Survive in Interesting Times
War. Recession. A lingering pandemic. For every reason to be pessimistic, the hero’s journey offers perspective. Along with chances to grow stronger.
The Calm Before the Showdown
Ordeals come in waves. But between them, stillness offers insight. With the right tools, reflection gives entrepreneurs the strength to keep going.
Thinking Matters: Here’s Two Ways We Do It.
Cooks use recipes while chefs innovate. Both approaches work, but reasoning from first principles nudges us to flexible thinking and self-awareness.
When New and Old Collide
When New and Old Collide Mastering two different worlds is no small feat on our hero journey of entrepreneurship. Whether that’s going fluent in a second language, launching a start-up while holding down a day job… or building that relationship with some nosy in-laws, breaking new ground while balancing the everyday grind takes more than […]
The Inmost Cave
The Inmost Cave: Tips for Facing Monsters Momentum puts you in the fast line, but it’s more than just speed: It’s a victory when facing your monsters. If your new project is up and running, if you’ve put in the work to the point of cruising as it all pays off, then momentum’s perfect: a […]