The Perils of Building (Anything)
For those who know me and have followed my exploits, you may have heard through my stories that I have just undergone what is euphemistically called “a home improvement” project. For any of you who have shared similar renovation experiences, you know how difficult, frustrating, and energy-and-spirit zapping the adventure can be. You know that […]
Returning to the World That Will Be
Most of us within our entrepreneurial community have been vaccinated and are cautiously optimistic that the worst is behind us. We’re peering out cautiously from our doorways. The weather is getting better, both literally and figuratively. The pendulum is starting to swing back toward the center again, but it is clear that it is not […]
Right Under Our Nose
The answer to some of the most trying entrepreneurial problems may be right sitting alongside of us: Experts who help us find answers to some of the pointy-challenges that face us and our work. Coaches and supporters who can prepare and motivate us, can save us time and money, and can release the oft-debilitating choke-hold […]
“I JUST DON’T HAVE THE TIME”
If there is a common theme among startups, it is this: There doesn’t seem to be enough time to get everything done. Sometimes there is way too much to do and the clock does not have enough numbers on its face to accommodate. Sometimes we do not have the tools or experience to do things […]
The Power of Round
It is pretty interesting what a circle of people can accomplish when they are focused on what’s-in-the center—all staring at the same mid-point, but each from an ever-so-slightly different perspective. That is the beauty of round. The nucleus remains the same, but we each view it from our unique (and sometimes changing) vantage point, destined […]