In the context of entrepreneurship, a lucky break is not by accident. At least most of the time. More often than not, you have to work your way to getting lucky. I recall the story of my friend who mined a Bitcoin several years ago and forgot about it. Just one coin. Rewind into the […]
5 ways to a richer life
I recently came across some “words of wisdom” by Nic Marks that I bookmarked a while ago – and thought they are worth sharing. Nic Marks discusses “5 ways to a richer life”. The first thing that came to mind when I read the heading was money. Many people – including myself – associate the […]
Keeping the momentum going by improvising and compromising
There is a growing trend of working-class people to have a side business. I prefer calling it a side hustle. My side hustle is creating content online. With the demand of a full-time job and spending quality time with loved ones, it can be a challenge to work on a side hustle. But there is […]
What are you willing to do to get what you want?
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 […]
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 […]
Death of a friend
Today’s post was originally published on my Facebook page a few years ago. As painful as it is to read the post, there are some lessons I like to keep reminding myself of as part of commemorating my friend… I recently lost somebody who was a friend and business partner. His passing on was sudden. […]
The Power of a Mastermind
From the moment we are born, we are surrounded by people. Without other people, an infant cannot survive this world. Tarzan is an exception. As we grow older, there is a tendency to become self-reliant. And yet, we still need other people to live a fulfilling life. A mastermind is no different. In his book, […]
Good things happen to those who complete
New beginnings are usually exciting. Whether it is a new job, business, or relationship – there is a high sense of hope and optimism that goes with that. The caveat of excitement however is, it doesn’t last forever. Eventually the job becomes mundane, the business becomes a burden and the relationship is no longer exciting. […]