February 26, 2016

Quitting the dream, stress, and Pluto [Venture Kindling]

This Venture Kindling post feature short bits of information I’ve tripped across or developed that can help you light a fire or revive a fire for your venture. Kindling from the web: Time to quit your dream? Writing for Harvard Business ...

June 19, 2014

Are you persevering or merely being obstinate? [podcast]

I'm told by others I'm headstrong. (I don't think they're referring to my intellect.) Perseverance is a terrific quality until you continue to pursue something you should really not. Then it's stubbornness.

February 28, 2014

Give your dream eight feet of chance

Getting your dream to take flight is hard work. Whether its leading a business, or writing a book, launching a new career, or developing a new competence, it takes time to cultivate the momentum that makes you feel like ...

November 1, 2013

Is fear keeping you from quitting?

Are you a good quitter? It’s likely there are some pursuits you should be quitting: Those you’ve outgrown as evidenced by your discontent. Those that are better done by others, who can’t or won’t because you’re doing it. ...

November 5, 2012

Have you surrendered your unique advantage?

You are a one-off—a one-of-a-kind blend of skill, personality, drive and passion. There’s nothing new to the idea that each of us is a unique creation. In fact, the folks at despair.com made fun of it in their “demotivational” ...

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Tag Archives: quitting

Quitting the dream, stress, and Pluto [Venture Kindling]

Are you persevering or merely being obstinate? [podcast]

Give your dream eight feet of chance

Is fear keeping you from quitting?

Have you surrendered your unique advantage?