How about I start with a quote this time? Yes? I appreciate your permission. This one is by Francis of Assisi, and it says, “Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” I have to confess, a lot of my writing is more for me, reminding myself […]
Month: September 2020
Starting with Small steps
Starting something can be hard. The difficulty however, tends to be in the mind. If I perceive something to be difficult or requires a lot from me, it is easier to become discouraged. When the starting point seems easy, I become motivated to go ahead. To overcome the fear of starting, I think about the […]
Setting realistic goals
As an entrepreneur, setting goals is important. Taking action to realise the goals is even more important. A well-known guideline for setting goals is the acronym, S.M.A.R.T – which stands for, Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely. I would like to talk about the “R” in this acronym. The start of something new – such as […]
Your best asset since birth
As an entrepreneur and writer, one of my goals is to have more assets than liabilities. Creating a successful business that can be sold later is an example of such an asset. But there is one asset that trumps them all – your body. Steve Jobs was a genius and brilliant business person. He created […]