One of the fabled sayings that resonates most with me comes from Henry Ford. He says that if you think you can or you can’t, you’re right. To me, it speaks volumes. Most of us fail before we even start towards a goal because we lack the belief in ourselves. If you don’t believe you can achieve something, how can you …
5 Common Failures For New Entrepreneurs (And How To Cope)
Getting into the startup world isn’t for the faint of heart. If you want to be successful, you need perseverance, determination, a great idea, and thick skin (not to mention a nice chunk of capital). Something else you need? The ability to learn from other people’s mistakes. There are plenty of pitfalls and detours on the road to startup success, …
5 Reasons Why Everything Happens For A Reason In Life
“Remember, life happens for us, not to us.” Some time ago, I walked away from a business. I still remember the feeling when I did it. I was overcome with this sensation of animosity and guilt. I was engulfed in defeat and despair. I had spent three years building that business and it could have easily become a 9-figure empire …
5 Reasons Why Your EQ Determines Your Ability To Succeed
“Emotional intelligence is your ability to recognize and understand emotions in yourself and others, and your ability to use this awareness to manage your behavior and relationships.” — Dr. Travis Bradberry There was a point in my life where sadness prevailed. I moped around like a sad puppy, constantly focusing on the negativity surrounding me. My friends were that way too. …
5 Ways To Stay Motivated Even When You Want To Give Up
“Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough.” — Og Mandino One of the hardest things to do in life is to keep pushing past your comfort zone. We all know this to be true. It’s hard to see the forest through the proverbial trees, isn’t it? It’s hard to keep your motivation going when …