If one thing unites entrepreneurs, it’s our high expectations. We demand a lot from ourselves and are merciless in our self criticism when we don’t do enough.

It’s good to want to do more. When entrepreneurs feel like they’re not doing enough, they’re usually right. If you actioned even half of the things you tell yourself you should, your life would be transformed.

Some folks will tell you to suppress ambition, to live simply and go easy on yourself.

My view is different.

Relentless ambition should be encouraged. It should also be balanced by our desire and need for the zen. For happiness in the present.

Through the impossible tug of war between fulfillment (aka stillness) and desire (movement), we will create extraordinary lives. We might even make a difference.

So keep an eye on “balance” and avoid any serious burn-outs. If you’re an aspirational business owner, read on. You’re about to find out how to finally do what you tell yourself you should – by hacking your motivation. Continue reading “How to hack your motivation and squash your to do list”

Uh oh. Another obligatory holiday post. Or is it?

As resident Shrink for Entrepreneurs, I’m here to serve up some piping hot insight on how to thrive during this chaotic time of year… while still finding time to do what’s important: Be with loved ones.

No matter your industry, the holidays mess it up. If you’re rocking a business-to-consumer business model, you probably have sales and pre-christmas insanity on your hands. If you run a business-to-business operation, all your sales leads are about to go as cold as ice. No one’s staff are going to have their head in the game and those christmas parties will take their toll on everyone.

I’m announcing something totally new and badass, that’ll give you the crash course you need to make this your best season yet.  Continue reading “How to grow your business despite the holidays”