Archive for April, 2012
Where Have All the Business Models Gone? Did the Internet Kill the Need for One?
I made the mistake once of telling people that I can build websites. Ever since it became public knowledge that I can write code, I get at least 3 offers per week from “idea guys” to build websites for their imaginary company that’s going to kill Facebook, Amazon, or some equally outrageous claim. Now, I like [...]
What Will You Regret? 5 Ways to Live Without Any
Tonight, I stumbled on an article outlining the top 5 regrets that dying people voice. While the article may sound kind of morose, the good news is that you can live without any regrets! Here are those five biggest regrets and the way you can avoid them: Regret: I wish I’d had the courage to live [...]
Training for Focus: 4 Ways to Keep Your Eyes on the Big Picture
One of my biggest struggles as an entrepreneur is keeping my “eyes on the prize,” and staying focused. I like to do a lot of different things, so I find myself coming up with more business ideas that I could ever pursue. Fortunately, I’m not alone in this struggle. “Believe it or not, there are a [...]
Thomas Frank’s Genius Idea to Promote Personal Branding
If you know me, you know I’m a huge advocate for college students and young professionals to build a personal brand. Whether you do it through blogging, social media, or (ideally) a mix of those and other methods, it’s really not that hard to do and it does pay off. How do I know? Run a [...]