There are 5 entrepreneur characteristics that are common among anyone who strives to start and run his or her own business. These characteristics are found in entrepreneurs at any age, in any industry, and at any socioeconomic level. Commitment: An entrepreneur has to be 100% committed to his or her idea, vision, product or service, […]
The MEMEing of Life: Small Steps
Today in our MEMEing of Life series, we’re going to take a closer look at this meme: It says, “Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” Whether we’re talking about losing weight, getting healthier, starting a business, getting a degree or paying off debt, taking on a large goal […]
Priming Your Kids for Perseverance
Priming Your Kids for Perseverance If you’re a parent, you probably have a strong desire to give your kids a better childhood than you had. This totally understandable urge could cause you to make their road through life far too easy. The real way to give your kids a better childhood than you had is […]
The Psychology of the Purchase
You may understand the link between a customer’s character and personality better now, but did you also know there is a psychological process to every sale? Whether it is small one dollar purchase or a million dollar purchase, research has shown the human brain goes through a 10- step buying process before making any purchase. […]
Winston Churchill Day
Today, April 9th, is Winston Churchill day. On this day in 1963, Churchill was made an honorary citizen of the United States and has been celebrated on this day every year since then. President John F. Kennedy presided over the ceremony held for Churchill. Winston Churchill was a great man but he became […]
You Miss 100% of the Shots You Don’t Take
You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. -Wayne Gretzky This quote changed my life. I’m an avid basketball player and growing up my dad instilled this quote into my brain. If I wasn’t out practicing free throws he’d remind me of this famous Wayne Gretzky quote and for some reason, 20 years later, it’s still […]