Feb 2008 27
I have always loved the number 13. I know…it’s supposed to be an unlucky number…the stuff of bad horror movie legend. But, there is just a nice ring to it, I was born on the 13th day of the month and it seems to have a bit of extra luck in it. As entrepreneurs, we could all use a bit of extra luck, so welcome to a quick summary of the 13 most important traits needed to be a successful entrepreneur. Over the next few weeks, I’ll be profiling entrepreneurs that embody each of these traits. It should be as much inspiration as education.
The thirteen traits required to be a successful entrepreneur include: Continue reading
Feb 2008 16
It’s Saturday morning. The sun will be up soon. And, I woke up this morning thinking I haven’ REBELSTANCED it much lately. I also woke up this morning though only to realize that I’m right in the middle of the messy part of entrepreneurship.
Starting a business sucks. Sure, I am as much a romantic entrepreneur as the next. I get excited thinking about the next business I want to start, enjoy constant late night chats about building a business. And, I know that I can’t do anything else but start businesses…because I love it. But, starting a business sucks and that is why I love it even more. Continue reading
Feb 2008 5
The markets seem to be crashing every other day these days. Yep, everybody around the world thinks the U.S. is in a recession and is pulling out of the markets ahead of things getting bad…really, really bad. Oh, the drama…
As entrepreneurs, we are trained to look at the marketplace and see opportunities where others don’t necessarily see them. Our success depends on zigging while others are zagging and vice-versa. I relish that challenge and know you do too. And, I will continue to meet that challenge and know you will too. But, this rambling isn’t about that…nope it’s about something more simple: level…headed…optimism. Continue reading
