The Art Of Meaningful Work
132 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsThe Art Of Meaningful Work is a bi-weekly podcast for Impact-Driven Entrepreneurs, Founders, Investors, and CEOs.
We explore the unique challenges innovative leaders face, how to deal with setbacks, how to build resilient teams and attract top talent, how to manage your mindset, as well as how to rest and recover.
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How To Beat Phone Addiction With These 3 Simple Practices
May 14, 2017 19:26 - 12 minutes - 9.68 MBOn average, we check our phones every 5 minutes. It’s become a compulsive behaviour for many smartphone owners, and I believe it’s affecting the quality of our work. In some cases, this behaviour may even cause anxiety or depression. In this episode, we look at WHY we get addicted to our phones, and HOW to break that addiction, so we can do more work that matters. This episode is based on my TEDx talk on digital addiction. Show Notes: My TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/w...
40. 5 Life Changing Lessons From Launching a Podcast Conference
February 26, 2017 14:41 - 18 minutes - 14 MBAs I record this, I am in the middle of building the first podcast conference in Western Canada. We are 70 days away from the event and I have no idea how it’s going to turn out. But for the first time in years, I feel EXCITED, and I can not wait to wake up and get to work. Here is how I accidentally launched a podcast conference, and the unexpected lessons it taught me. -- Read the full article here: http://ernestbarbaric.com/5-life-changing-lessons-launching-podcast-conference...
5 Life Changing Lessons From Launching a Podcast Conference
February 26, 2017 14:41 - 18 minutes - 14 MBAs I record this, I am in the middle of building the first podcast conference in Western Canada. We are 70 days away from the event and I have no idea how it’s going to turn out. But for the first time in years, I feel EXCITED, and I can not wait to wake up and get to work. Here is how I accidentally launched a podcast conference, and the unexpected lessons it taught me. -- Read the full article here: http://ernestbarbaric.com/5-life-changing-lessons-launching-podcast-conference...
3 Lessons Learned By Interviewing Dozens Of Entrepreneurs in 2016
December 05, 2016 10:00 - 30 minutes - 30.4 MBWhat did I learn by interviewing dozens of entrepreneurs, authors, thinkers, and creators in 2016? Throughout these conversations, there were three common threads that stood out. Listen to some of my favorite clips from previous guests as we cover: Start Now - Some of us tend to overanalyze and procrastinate. It stops us from starting and finishing projects. The antidote? Start now, and start small. It helps create momentum, and alleviates the fear of failure, and the never-ending purs...
39. 3 Lessons Learned By Interviewing Dozens Of Entrepreneurs in 2016
December 05, 2016 10:00 - 30 minutes - 30.4 MBWhat did I learn by interviewing dozens of entrepreneurs, authors, thinkers, and creators in 2016? Throughout these conversations, there were three common threads that stood out. Listen to some of my favorite clips from previous guests as we cover: Start Now - Some of us tend to overanalyze and procrastinate. It stops us from starting and finishing projects. The antidote? Start now, and start small. It helps create momentum, and alleviates the fear of failure, and the never-ending purs...
How to build a personal brand from scratch, in less than a year. With Darius Foroux
November 28, 2016 10:00 - 51 minutes - 49.1 MBProductivity and life strategies writer, Darius Foroux stops by for this episode. He’s built a subscriber base of close to 20,000 people in less than a year after starting his blog. In this show you’ll learn: How to identify your strengths, and build on them, What books to read if you want to build a business, and a business mindset that will help you succeed, How to build a personal brand in one year, How to battle distractions, and do work that actually matters, How to write for m...
38. How to build a personal brand from scratch, in less than a year. With Darius Foroux
November 28, 2016 10:00 - 51 minutes - 49.1 MBProductivity and life strategies writer, Darius Foroux stops by for this episode. He’s built a subscriber base of close to 20,000 people in less than a year after starting his blog. In this show you’ll learn: How to identify your strengths, and build on them, What books to read if you want to build a business, and a business mindset that will help you succeed, How to build a personal brand in one year, How to battle distractions, and do work that actually matters, How to write for m...
How to Change Your Career & Become a Business Leader With Natalie Nahai
November 21, 2016 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBWow! What an amazing interview. Nathalie Nahai is the author of Webs Of Influence, which is coming out with a second edition in April, 2017. We chatted about her transition from being a musician to becoming an author, speaking at Google and Moz, and running her own conferences — as well as what’s next for her career. You’ll hear: what do you when you feel stuck in your career, what stops people from taking action, and how to build a body of work you can be proud of. We talk about how to bu...
37. How to Change Your Career & Become a Business Leader With Natalie Nahai
November 21, 2016 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBWow! What an amazing interview. Nathalie Nahai is the author of Webs Of Influence, which is coming out with a second edition in April, 2017. We chatted about her transition from being a musician to becoming an author, speaking at Google and Moz, and running her own conferences — as well as what’s next for her career. You’ll hear: what do you when you feel stuck in your career, what stops people from taking action, and how to build a body of work you can be proud of. We talk about how to bu...
Focus, Create, and Die Empty. With Todd Henry
November 11, 2016 13:00 - 42 minutes - 39.6 MBTodd Henry wrote a few of my favourite books: Accidental Creative, Die Empty, and Louder Than Words. In this interview, pulled from the archives of 26k, Todd shares how to approach your creative work, so that you can live a meaningful life. We touch on dealing with failure and uncertainty, importance of focus, how to use side projects to build your skills, and how to get started today. You’ll hear Todd’s story of why he started his podcast, The Accidental Creative, which led him to buildin...
36. Focus, Create, and Die Empty. With Todd Henry
November 11, 2016 13:00 - 42 minutes - 39.6 MBTodd Henry wrote a few of my favourite books: Accidental Creative, Die Empty, and Louder Than Words. In this interview, pulled from the archives of 26k, Todd shares how to approach your creative work, so that you can live a meaningful life. We touch on dealing with failure and uncertainty, importance of focus, how to use side projects to build your skills, and how to get started today. You’ll hear Todd’s story of why he started his podcast, The Accidental Creative, which led him to buildin...
From Side Projects To Full-Time Freedom, An Entrepreneurs Journey. With Justin Jackson.
October 31, 2016 12:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBJustin had four kids, and was in the middle of a move from a metropolitan city to a small mountain town when he quit his job, and started a business. How did he do it? In this show, I connected with a prominent maker of things, Justin Jackson just as he was getting ready to launch his new book, Jolt. Our conversation will be incredibly valuable to anyone who is considering starting a business, quitting their job, pursuing side projects, and making an independent income. You will hear: ...
From Side Projects To Full-Time Freedom, An Entrepreneurs Journey. With Justin Jackson.
October 31, 2016 12:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBJustin had four kids, and was in the middle of a move from a metropolitan city to a small mountain town when he quit his job, and started a business. How did he do it? In this show, I connected with a prominent maker of things, Justin Jackson just as he was getting ready to launch his new book, Jolt. Our conversation will be incredibly valuable to anyone who is considering starting a business, quitting their job, pursuing side projects, and making an independent income. You will hear: ...
35. From Side Projects To Full-Time Freedom, An Entrepreneurs Journey. With Justin Jackson.
October 31, 2016 12:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBJustin had four kids, and was in the middle of a move from a metropolitan city to a small mountain town when he quit his job, and started a business. How did he do it? In this show, I connected with a prominent maker of things, Justin Jackson just as he was getting ready to launch his new book, Jolt. Our conversation will be incredibly valuable to anyone who is considering starting a business, quitting their job, pursuing side projects, and making an independent income. You will hear: ...
Tired of Your 9-to-5? Build Your Own Dream Job - Founder of Chic Geek, Kylie Toh
October 24, 2016 11:00 - 35 minutes - 33 MBIn the second “talking to millennials” series, we have Kylie Toh on the other side of the microphone. She is the founder of The Chic Geek - a non-profit organization that helps women transition into technical careers, and learn to be more comfortable in the tech community. Kylie wanted a job that makes a difference. And she didn’t find it after university. A few jobs, and career changes later - she decided to make her passion project into her full time career. She now works with a smal...
34. Tired of Your 9-to-5? Build Your Own Dream Job - Founder of Chic Geek, Kylie Toh
October 24, 2016 11:00 - 35 minutes - 33 MBIn the second “talking to millennials” series, we have Kylie Toh on the other side of the microphone. She is the founder of The Chic Geek - a non-profit organization that helps women transition into technical careers, and learn to be more comfortable in the tech community. Kylie wanted a job that makes a difference. And she didn’t find it after university. A few jobs, and career changes later - she decided to make her passion project into her full time career. She now works with a smal...
I Never Want To Get A Real Job - One Millennial Entrepreneur's Take On Work
October 17, 2016 03:16 - 42 minutes - 19.9 MBThis is the first of two interviews with millennial entrepreneurs who are building their own businesses, non-profit organizations, and eschewing a “real job” in favor of pursuing their passion. I was curious to speak with them because their generation is a big mystery to most companies, HR personnel, managers, and marketers. Everyone wants to “figure them out”. There are even studies that compared the work ethic between baby boomers, Generation X, and Millennials. As it turns out, ther...
33. I Never Want To Get A Real Job - One Millennial Entrepreneur's Take On Work
October 17, 2016 03:16 - 42 minutes - 19.9 MBThis is the first of two interviews with millennial entrepreneurs who are building their own businesses, non-profit organizations, and eschewing a “real job” in favor of pursuing their passion. I was curious to speak with them because their generation is a big mystery to most companies, HR personnel, managers, and marketers. Everyone wants to “figure them out”. There are even studies that compared the work ethic between baby boomers, Generation X, and Millennials. As it turns out, ther...
32. Everyone has the capacity to live a meaningful life. Interview with founder of Brother Moto, Jared Erickson.
October 10, 2016 08:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBAre you navigating your way to meaningful work? Have you thought about changing careers and pursuing something you are passionate about? In this episode, I speak with Jared Erickson, founder of Brother Moto in Atlanta, Georgia about his journey from a hairstylist, to a freelance graphic designer, to a co-founder of a web design shop, to now a founder of a community motorcycle shop. You will learn what it takes to build a community, how to handle stress and uncertainty, what the f...
Everyone has the capacity to live a meaningful life. Interview with founder of Brother Moto, Jared Erickson.
October 10, 2016 08:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBAre you navigating your way to meaningful work? Have you thought about changing careers and pursuing something you are passionate about? In this episode, I speak with Jared Erickson, founder of Brother Moto in Atlanta, Georgia about his journey from a hairstylist, to a freelance graphic designer, to a co-founder of a web design shop, to now a founder of a community motorcycle shop. You will learn what it takes to build a community, how to handle stress and uncertainty, what the f...
31. How Your Phone Is Killing Your Productivity
October 03, 2016 08:00 - 9 minutes - 8.93 MBIn your pocket, you have access to all of the world’s information, your friends, family and colleagues. Your phone can entertain you, give you news and celebrity gossip. It's now also a gateway to virtual reality. And all of those things are engineered to capture a slice of your attention. Every slice you give to your distractions, is a larger slice you take away from your important and meaningful work. Things that require focus and effort. The deep work. In this episode we look at the "...
How Your Phone Is Killing Your Productivity
October 03, 2016 08:00 - 9 minutes - 8.93 MBIn your pocket, you have access to all of the world’s information, your friends, family and colleagues. Your phone can entertain you, give you news and celebrity gossip. It's now also a gateway to virtual reality. And all of those things are engineered to capture a slice of your attention. Every slice you give to your distractions, is a larger slice you take away from your important and meaningful work. Things that require focus and effort. The deep work. In this episode we look at the "...
30. Jay Ingram, founder of Beakerhead, on life and meaningful work
September 19, 2016 08:00 - 43 minutes - 34.9 MBI'm really excited to share this interview with you! Jay Ingram is one of the most accomplished people I ever met. He's been on radio for 12 years, hosting CBC's Quirks and Quarks - later transitioning to host The Daily Planet on The Discovery Chanel. He's also a prolific author of 13 books, for which he won numerous literary and science awards. On top of that, he's also received 5 honorary doctorates! Jay recently co-founded Beakerhead - a 4 day smashup (I call it a festiv...
Jay Ingram, founder of Beakerhead, on life and meaningful work
September 19, 2016 08:00 - 43 minutes - 34.9 MBI'm really excited to share this interview with you! Jay Ingram is one of the most accomplished people I ever met. He's been on radio for 12 years, hosting CBC's Quirks and Quarks - later transitioning to host The Daily Planet on The Discovery Chanel. He's also a prolific author of 13 books, for which he won numerous literary and science awards. On top of that, he's also received 5 honorary doctorates! Jay recently co-founded Beakerhead - a 4 day smashup (I call it a festiv...
29. [Bonus Episode] The Pivot
September 16, 2016 19:52 - 9 minutes - 7.55 MBThis is an unexpected episode. I have been thinking about my work, and this show in particular. And this episode is all about making a pivot. A pivot is a point in time when you make a change in your life, and your work. A pivot usually brings about fear. Fear of change, fear of the unknown, and fear of failure. But a pivot is necessary, since we all must adapt and evolve - to the changing environment, our growing experience, and new things we learn. What are your thoughts...
[Bonus Episode] The Pivot
September 16, 2016 19:52 - 9 minutes - 7.55 MBThis is an unexpected episode. I have been thinking about my work, and this show in particular. And this episode is all about making a pivot. A pivot is a point in time when you make a change in your life, and your work. A pivot usually brings about fear. Fear of change, fear of the unknown, and fear of failure. But a pivot is necessary, since we all must adapt and evolve - to the changing environment, our growing experience, and new things we learn. What are your thoughts...
Mike Vardy, productivity strategist, on how to quit your job, build a community, and start a business.
September 11, 2016 19:53 - 55 minutes - 39.5 MBIf you find this show valuable, I would really appreciate it if you would fill out a short listener survey at: http://ernestbarbaric.com/secret/ -- In this episode, we have Mike Vardy, The Productivityist, on deck. You will hear his story on how he quit his job, built a community, and became an entrepreneur. On top of that, we talk about parenting, productivity, wrestling, entrepreneurship challenges, and aeropress. If there was one episode that “had it all”, this one would be it! En...
28. Mike Vardy, productivity strategist, on how to quit your job, build a community, and start a business.
September 11, 2016 19:53 - 55 minutes - 39.5 MBIf you find this show valuable, I would really appreciate it if you would fill out a short listener survey at: http://ernestbarbaric.com/secret/ -- In this episode, we have Mike Vardy, The Productivityist, on deck. You will hear his story on how he quit his job, built a community, and became an entrepreneur. On top of that, we talk about parenting, productivity, wrestling, entrepreneurship challenges, and aeropress. If there was one episode that “had it all”, this one would be it! En...
27. Why "Following Your Passion" Is A Bad Idea
September 05, 2016 18:56 - 6 minutes - 5.72 MBIf you find this show helpful, I would really appreciate it if you would hop over to http://ernestbarbaric.com/secret/ and filled out a 60 second listener survey. -- You often hear this advice from successful entrepreneurs: "Follow Your Passion". But what if that is not enough? In this episode we'll go over the three necessary elements of success when it comes to pursuing meaningful work: (1) Passion, (2) Competency, and (3) Market Need. Free Black & White Stock Photography: h...
Why "Following Your Passion" Is A Bad Idea
September 05, 2016 18:56 - 6 minutes - 5.72 MBIf you find this show helpful, I would really appreciate it if you would hop over to http://ernestbarbaric.com/secret/ and filled out a 60 second listener survey. -- You often hear this advice from successful entrepreneurs: "Follow Your Passion". But what if that is not enough? In this episode we'll go over the three necessary elements of success when it comes to pursuing meaningful work: (1) Passion, (2) Competency, and (3) Market Need. Free Black & White Stock Photography: h...
26. How To Find Your “Thing”. One Way To Discover Your Passion, Purpose, And Meaningful Work.
August 24, 2016 21:03 - 12 minutes - 9.57 MBHow do you find meaningful work? How do you find The Amazing Thing that all top entrepreneurs, professionals and creatives seem to have? It's a common question that many of us struggle with. In this episode, learn how to use a simple (but not easy) process of creating, sharing, and listening to find Your Amazing Thing. The Thing you were meant to do. ### Links from the show ### Connect with me on Twitter Justin Jackson Mega Maker Podcast Unsplash MonoStock 10DayMedit...
How To Find Your “Thing”. One Way To Discover Your Passion, Purpose, And Meaningful Work.
August 24, 2016 21:03 - 12 minutes - 9.57 MBHow do you find meaningful work? How do you find The Amazing Thing that all top entrepreneurs, professionals and creatives seem to have? It's a common question that many of us struggle with. In this episode, learn how to use a simple (but not easy) process of creating, sharing, and listening to find Your Amazing Thing. The Thing you were meant to do. ### Links from the show ### Connect with me on Twitter Justin Jackson Mega Maker Podcast Unsplash MonoStock 10DayMedit...
25. Building a Million Dollar Company While Travelling The World - with Cory Stout of Woodies.com
August 16, 2016 17:35 - 53 minutes - 37.5 MBCory Stout is the founder of woodies.com - an online company that sells bamboo sunglasses - and is about to cross a $1 Million Dollar mark with his business. The business he built based on a "napkin idea" with a couple of his friends. He now runs the company with his parents, while travelling the world. I caught up with the entrepreneur while he was in Brazil for the Olympic games. Some of the books we talked about include: - "The Obstacle Is The Way", and "Ego Is The Enemy...
Building a Million Dollar Company While Travelling The World - with Cory Stout of Woodies.com
August 16, 2016 17:35 - 53 minutes - 37.5 MBCory Stout is the founder of woodies.com - an online company that sells bamboo sunglasses - and is about to cross a $1 Million Dollar mark with his business. The business he built based on a "napkin idea" with a couple of his friends. He now runs the company with his parents, while travelling the world. I caught up with the entrepreneur while he was in Brazil for the Olympic games. Some of the books we talked about include: - "The Obstacle Is The Way", and "Ego Is The Enemy...
24. How to overcome anxiety for entrepreneurs and professionals: Solutions
August 10, 2016 04:47 - 21 minutes - 15.9 MBLearn how to get stress, anxiety and depression under control with two simple techniques. In the final episode of the series, we go into how to stop anxiety before it gains momentum, and simple and effective long-term solution that can help you rebalance hormones while also growing your brain! The two resources I recommend in this show are: Dare: The New Way to End Anxiety and Stop Panic Attacks: https://www.amazon.com/Dare-Anxiety-Stop-Panic-Attacks/dp/0956596258/ and 10% Ha...
How to overcome anxiety for entrepreneurs and professionals: Solutions
August 10, 2016 04:47 - 21 minutes - 15.9 MBLearn how to get stress, anxiety and depression under control with two simple techniques. In the final episode of the series, we go into how to stop anxiety before it gains momentum, and simple and effective long-term solution that can help you rebalance hormones while also growing your brain! The two resources I recommend in this show are: Dare: The New Way to End Anxiety and Stop Panic Attacks: https://www.amazon.com/Dare-Anxiety-Stop-Panic-Attacks/dp/0956596258/ and 10% Ha...
23. How to overcome anxiety for leaders and entrepreneurs: Causes
August 01, 2016 03:15 - 23 minutes - 17 MBIn this part of the series, we dig into the three root causes of stress and anxiety for creatives, entrepreneurs, and professionals. Addiction - technology has found its way into our everyday life, and some of the principles behind the design and development of it - can create cocaine-like addiction. Inputs - We now have an unlimited number of content, social, entertainment, and communication options available to us. The question is, are you able to keep up with it all, and if no...
How to overcome anxiety for leaders and entrepreneurs: Causes
August 01, 2016 03:15 - 23 minutes - 17 MBIn this part of the series, we dig into the three root causes of stress and anxiety for creatives, entrepreneurs, and professionals. Addiction - technology has found its way into our everyday life, and some of the principles behind the design and development of it - can create cocaine-like addiction. Inputs - We now have an unlimited number of content, social, entertainment, and communication options available to us. The question is, are you able to keep up with it all, and if no...
22. How to overcome anxiety for entrepreneurs and professionals: Symptoms
July 18, 2016 19:12 - 22 minutes - 16.7 MBEntrepreneurs and professionals experience a high level of stress and anxiety - even more than average. This can affect your productivity, creativity, relationships, and critical thinking. This show is the first in a series on "professional anxiety" and how to beat it. In this episode we talk about the effects stress and anxiety can have on your work. For all the research, and an in-depth article, go to: http://ernestbarbaric.com/stress-anxiety-and-how-to-slow-down-part1/
How to overcome anxiety for entrepreneurs and professionals: Symptoms
July 18, 2016 19:12 - 22 minutes - 16.7 MBEntrepreneurs and professionals experience a high level of stress and anxiety - even more than average. This can affect your productivity, creativity, relationships, and critical thinking. This show is the first in a series on "professional anxiety" and how to beat it. In this episode we talk about the effects stress and anxiety can have on your work. For all the research, and an in-depth article, go to: http://ernestbarbaric.com/stress-anxiety-and-how-to-slow-down-part1/
21. No growth strategy - a different take on entrepreneurship
July 06, 2016 21:31 - 12 minutes - 9.21 MBMost companies aim to grow as much as possible, in as short time as possible. But when is it enough? Does your business have to grow at an exponential rate forever? What kind of growth is sustainable? And what if you didn't have to grow? In this episode, we talk about a few interesting movements - where entrepreneurs are taking back control of their companies and looking at new business strategies that don't include aggressive growth.
No growth strategy - a different take on entrepreneurship
July 06, 2016 21:31 - 12 minutes - 9.21 MBMost companies aim to grow as much as possible, in as short time as possible. But when is it enough? Does your business have to grow at an exponential rate forever? What kind of growth is sustainable? And what if you didn't have to grow? In this episode, we talk about a few interesting movements - where entrepreneurs are taking back control of their companies and looking at new business strategies that don't include aggressive growth.
20. How intelligent constraints can make you more creative and innovative
June 28, 2016 19:33 - 10 minutes - 7.8 MBIn this episode we follow the story of Cuban biotech innovation, the story of Basecamp and 37 Signals, as well as a personal story of the One Day Project. We’ll talk about how to use constraints as fuel to drive creativity and innovation - something that most business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs need in order to continue thriving. And even if you don’t have any specific constraints, we’ll talk about how to design artificial ones in order to get unstuck in your work.
How intelligent constraints can make you more creative and innovative
June 28, 2016 19:33 - 10 minutes - 7.8 MBIn this episode we follow the story of Cuban biotech innovation, the story of Basecamp and 37 Signals, as well as a personal story of the One Day Project. We’ll talk about how to use constraints as fuel to drive creativity and innovation - something that most business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs need in order to continue thriving. And even if you don’t have any specific constraints, we’ll talk about how to design artificial ones in order to get unstuck in your work.
5 Books Every Creative Entrepreneur Should Read
June 21, 2016 04:46 - 24 minutes - 17.5 MBIn this episode I share my top 5 reading suggestions for creatives, entrepreneurs, creators, and professionals who want to build passion projects. The recommended books include: 1) Winning The Story Wars - Jonah Sachs 2) Originals - Adam Grant 3) Design The Life You Love - Ayse Birsel 4) Life Is Good - Bert and John Jacobs 5) The War Of Art - Steven Pressfield I hope you enjoy the selection!
19. 5 Books Every Creative Entrepreneur Should Read
June 21, 2016 04:46 - 24 minutes - 17.5 MBIn this episode I share my top 5 reading suggestions for creatives, entrepreneurs, creators, and professionals who want to build passion projects. The recommended books include: 1) Winning The Story Wars - Jonah Sachs 2) Originals - Adam Grant 3) Design The Life You Love - Ayse Birsel 4) Life Is Good - Bert and John Jacobs 5) The War Of Art - Steven Pressfield I hope you enjoy the selection!
Accidental coffee entrepreneurs - an interview with owners of Baya Rica Cafe
June 13, 2016 08:00 - 33 minutes - 23.5 MBWhat would happen if you followed your intuition and heart in business? What if you didn’t focus so much on the obstacles, but rather stayed positive and took action? For today’s episode I have a great story to share with you that will touch on both of those questions. The story follows a married couple who took on the challenge of becoming entrepreneurs somewhat accidentally. And now, three years later they are looking to expand their growing startup business, and share their learnings with...
18. Accidental coffee entrepreneurs - an interview with owners of Baya Rica Cafe
June 13, 2016 08:00 - 33 minutes - 23.5 MBWhat would happen if you followed your intuition and heart in business? What if you didn’t focus so much on the obstacles, but rather stayed positive and took action? For today’s episode I have a great story to share with you that will touch on both of those questions. The story follows a married couple who took on the challenge of becoming entrepreneurs somewhat accidentally. And now, three years later they are looking to expand their growing startup business, and share their learnings with...
What happens when you fail?
June 07, 2016 02:50 - 9 minutes - 7.51 MBAs an entrepreneur, a creative, or a builder of ideas — you will face failure along your journey. Sometimes it feels like having to go through a grieving process to get over it, and then you have to choose which direction you are going to take. One of defeat, or one of growth. You also have to ask yourself two very important questions: What did I learn from this, and what will I do differently as a result?
17. What happens when you fail?
June 07, 2016 02:50 - 9 minutes - 7.51 MBAs an entrepreneur, a creative, or a builder of ideas — you will face failure along your journey. Sometimes it feels like having to go through a grieving process to get over it, and then you have to choose which direction you are going to take. One of defeat, or one of growth. You also have to ask yourself two very important questions: What did I learn from this, and what will I do differently as a result?