When I first dipped my toes into entrepreneurship, I was skeptical of the claims I heard online about making more money online. Stories of people pulling in $60,000 or $100,000 in a month seemed like pure fantasy. Coming from a mindset constrained by traditional salaries, these figures didn’t just seem unlikely—they seemed impossible. However, my […]
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147: Employees: A Player, B Player, etc?
Understanding the Spectrum of Employee Types in Hiring Employees When we talk about hiring employees and building a team, there’s a common notion that we should be chasing after ‘A players’ exclusively. But let’s be honest, finding and retaining such high-caliber talent is not only challenging but can also be exceedingly expensive. It’s crucial to […]
146: “Why Keep Going?”
The Never-Ending Game of Business Motivation Motivation in business isn’t just about financial success or reaching a comfortable lifestyle. For many entrepreneurs, including myself, it’s about the continual challenge—the game itself. Business is an infinite game where the goal is not to win but to keep playing and improving. Simon Sinek’s concept of the infinite […]
145: Entrepreneurial Education: Going Deep vs. Going Wide
Why Deep Learning Matters in Entrepreneurship In the entrepreneurial world, knowledge isn’t just power—it’s a survival toolkit. When I ventured into online business, a mentor challenged me to go deep, not wide, in my entrepreneurial education. This meant picking a book, like Chris Guillebeau’s “The $100 Startup” back in the day, and literally using it […]
144: How to Ask Better Questions
Why Questions Matter It’s easy to fall into asking superficial or misguided queries. In my early online business days, I found myself fixated on, “How can I turn this venture into my full-time job?” While it seemed crucial, it narrowly confined my thinking and prevented broader insights. The Guru Scenario Imagine you’re granted one question […]