Archive for the ‘Motivation’ Category

11 Harsh Realities of an Entreprenuer

There’s always talk about the end game in the form of an acquisition, funding announcement, or eventual flame out. Hollywood has even made a movie about the founding of Facebook that glamorizes startup life instead of showing what it really is: a day in day out marathon of work with very little glamor. We rarely [...]

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The Thought Process

There is nothing new under the sun.  What does that mean to you?  Does it mean that new businesses are being created on a daily basis?  Does it mean that Google continues to wow us with their new technology?  Does it mean that social media has been around since the days of bulletin board services [...]

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Will Smith’s Wisdom

I’m almost for certain that i’m late on this video but I think it is definitely worth posting. This video is completely motivating and as business owners and future business owners, we always need to be motivated when times get tough. This video is worth watching the whole way through. Please leave your thoughts on [...]

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Lucid dream

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By David A. Johnson-Mack “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure [...]

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Sean V. Walker Inspires Us To Be Successful (Must Watch!)

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How a 16-yo Kid Made His First Million Dollars Following His Hero, Steve Jobs

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His name: Christian Owens. His age: 16. He made his first million dollars in two years inspired by Apple’s CEO Steve Jobs. This is how he did it. This British boy—who lives in Corby, Northantshire—got his first computer age seven. Three years later he got a Mac and taught himself web design. Four years later—at [...]

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An Entrepreneur Who Took a Chance on Herself

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SIX years ago, fresh out of Stanford with a degree in economics, I had what many would consider the perfect job. I was a management consultant at a prestigious firm, with an office overlooking the San Francisco Bay and a shiny new ThinkPad to boot. My co-workers were intelligent, ambitious and fun, and I interacted [...]

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Acre of Diamonds (Short Story)

There was a farmer in Africa who was happy and content. He was happy because he was content. He was content because he was happy. One day a wise man came to him and told him about the glory of diamonds and the power that goes along with them. The wise man said, “If you [...]

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The Secrets of Happiness & Success

The warrior says, “I was told by village that you can give me the secret of happiness and success.” The old man listened, then gazed at the ground for several moments. He rose to his feet, took the boy by that hand, and led him down the path back toward the lake. Not a word [...]

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Video: Always Be Closing!

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Video: Entrepreneurs Can Change The World

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Champions or Assholes?

While dining at one of my favorite trendy NYC Sushi restaurants I overheard a conversation at a neighboring table.  The well dressed man who appeared to be in his mid-30′s emphatically blurted out, “All Champions are assholes!  Please name a champion that you know that is not an asshole!”. I took the challenge of the [...]

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Motivational Monday: Stress Kills

Live out loud in your actions Live the adventure of the dreams Pursue your passion with passion No matter how far off it seems Follow the path of your heart Enjoy the journey as you go Remember that Stress can kill you Take it from Rashad Maxey….trust me he knows At 4:08 this past Saturday [...]

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WeekEnd Motivation: A Hustlers Spirit

This week did you push yourself to reach higher and beyond your norm to get what you know is yours?

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