Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 3, 2020

According to Gallup surveys , job satisfaction for employees is at an all-time low. As a mentor to many aspiring entrepreneurs, I’m often asked what it takes to switch and get real satisfaction from this lifestyle. Learn new skills that will make you an expert in that domain, and both satisfaction and wealth will follow.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 30, 2023

Then write down and prioritize your goals. Take satisfaction in widening your comfort zone, the opportunity to learn, and the progress toward your goals. Use your mentor or support organization to get you over the hurdle, and celebrate the success. Recognize the terror barrier and see it as a growth opportunity.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Most of you business professionals that I know have at least thought about or talked about starting their own business, to get more control, make more money, or to get more satisfaction out of their life. As a mentor to young aspiring entrepreneurs , I often get asked for tips on a strategy to get started. You must feel satisfaction.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

As an experienced business professional and mentor, I find that most successful peers will admit that they love what they do. I always thought that I must be lucky to have found so much excitement and satisfaction from my work, so I never had any really good answers to those of you who second category who wanted to move to the first.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Ask a mentor for support. Choose a friend or mentor (not your spouse) whom you trust to tell you the truth, and ask for help. As I’m writing this, I’m thinking that these points are so obvious that they don’t need to be reiterated here. Start a log on your efforts and progress. Measurable progress is itself exciting.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 4, 2020

Then write down and prioritize your goals. Take satisfaction in widening your comfort zone, the opportunity to learn, and the progress toward your goals. Use your mentor or support organization to get you over the hurdle, and celebrate the success. Recognize the terror barrier and see it as a growth opportunity.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 1, 2020

You’ve probably already made your resolutions for 2020, but if not, I suggest a renewed commitment to finding happiness and satisfaction in your chosen business lifestyle. The happiest people are the ones who can split their focus between work and family, and get value and satisfaction from both. Keep track of your wins.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Without a measurable objective, you will be constantly frustrated by not seeing progress, and you will never feel success satisfaction. You probably already know the key challenges to complete each step, but it helps to write them down, review them with peers, and have a written list to update as you learn more.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 27, 2019

Based on my own mentoring and investing experience, the best entrepreneurs are pragmatic problem solvers. If you can explain the problem to a mentor, or even write it down, you will more likely get to the root cause quickly, and avoid emotional and blame-infused responses. Explore solutions, outcomes, and options calmly.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 28, 2022

That isn’t very fulfilling to the growing number of entrepreneurs whose vision and satisfaction comes from making the world a better place, and enjoying a leisurely lifestyle with friends and family. Write down the “ what” of your vision, but let go of “ how” it will be achieved; you can’t control the precise manner, form, or timing.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 25, 2023

Based on my own experience as a mentor and angel investor, I find that as many as ninety percent of startups fail in the first five years, despite their best efforts. But if you do it right, the joys and satisfaction, as well as financial returns, of your success can’t be beat. Do a written business plan to validate your thinking.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

After years mentoring young aspiring entrepreneurs , I am now convinced that getting along and becoming more productive with other people is a skill that any professional can learn, or accomplish via a dedicated strategy. Write down your key goals and refer to this list before any interaction with your colleague.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 6, 2021

As a mentor to many entrepreneurs, I don’t believe that it is only a birthright, and there are several key strategies, including the following, that you can learn and practice which will lead to success: Give your own judgement a high priority in decisions. Make sure everyone knows your expertise.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

With some coaching and mentoring from other leaders, I was able to do it myself, so I know you can do it too, by committing to the following strategies: Train yourself to always look for positives, not negatives. Write down your top 5 core values and review them often. Take satisfaction from wins to balance against setbacks.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 6, 2015

Based on my own mentoring and investing experience, the best entrepreneurs are pragmatic problem solvers. If you can explain the problem to a mentor, or even write it down, you will more likely get to the root cause quickly, and avoid emotional and blame-infused responses. Explore solutions, outcomes, and options calmly.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 15, 2018

Then write down and prioritize your goals. Take satisfaction in widening your comfort zone, the opportunity to learn, and the progress toward your goals. Use your mentor or support organization to get you over the hurdle, and celebrate the success. Recognize the terror barrier and see it as a growth opportunity.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Ask a mentor for support. Choose a friend or mentor (not your spouse) whom you trust to tell you the truth, and ask for help. As I’m writing this, I’m thinking that these points are so obvious that they don’t need to be reiterated here. Start a log on your efforts and progress. Measurable progress is itself exciting.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 31, 2014

According to several recent reports , job satisfaction for employees is at an all-time low. As a mentor to many aspiring entrepreneurs, I’m often asked what it takes to switch and get real satisfaction from this lifestyle. Learn new skills that will make you an expert in that domain, and both satisfaction and wealth will follow.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 28, 2014

Based on my own mentoring and investing experience, the best entrepreneurs are pragmatic problem solvers. If you can explain the problem to a mentor, or even write it down, you will more likely get to the root cause quickly, and avoid emotional and blame-infused responses. Explore solutions, outcomes, and options calmly.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 13, 2016

Then write down and prioritize your goals. Take satisfaction in widening your comfort zone, the opportunity to learn, and the progress toward your goals. Use your mentor or support organization to get you over the hurdle, and celebrate the success. Recognize the terror barrier and see it as a growth opportunity.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 12, 2023

As an angel investor and a mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs, I’m always disappointed to see founders who seem stressed out most of the time, and more annoyed than energized by the abundance of challenges they see in building their startup.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Use blogging, outside publication, and speaking or mentoring opportunities to establish credibility and stand out above peers. Focus on the ultimate customer, and find a way to improve satisfaction, grow revenue, or cut costs. Write down some target objectives and milestones. Be an advocate for change in your current role.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 1, 2018

You’ve probably already made your resolutions for 2018, but if not, I suggest a renewed commitment to finding happiness and satisfaction in your chosen business lifestyle. The happiest people are the ones who can split their focus between work and family, and get value and satisfaction from both. Keep track of your wins.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 10, 2017

In my role as a mentor to entrepreneurs, I often recommend attacking bad habits and efforts to improve using the six basic strategies outlined by the authors. The little satisfactions can sometimes mean a lot. I have paraphrased them here, with my own specifics on business realities, all with the emphasis placed on “small.”

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

Ask a mentor for support. Choose a friend or mentor (not your spouse) whom you trust to tell you the truth, and ask for help. As I’m writing this, I’m thinking that these points are so obvious that they don’t need to be reiterated here. Start a log on your efforts and progress. Measurable progress is itself exciting.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 14, 2019

That isn’t very fulfilling to the growing number of entrepreneurs whose vision and satisfaction comes from making the world a better place, and enjoying a leisurely lifestyle with friends and family. Write down the “ what” of your vision, but let go of “ how” it will be achieved; you can’t control the precise manner, form, or timing.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 10, 2013

Ask a mentor for support. Choose a friend or mentor (not your spouse) whom you trust to tell you the truth, and ask for help. As I’m writing this, I’m thinking that these points are so obvious that they don’t need to be reiterated here. Start a log on your efforts and progress. Measurable progress is itself exciting.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 2, 2013

Then write down and prioritize your goals. Take satisfaction in widening your comfort zone, the opportunity to learn, and the progress toward your goals. Use your mentor or support organization to get you over the hurdle, and celebrate the success. Recognize the terror barrier and see it as a growth opportunity.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 2, 2015

Bring in expert advisors and mentors to set initial goals, and build recovery plans. Write every check personally, rather than relying on a bookkeeper or administrative help. Experienced entrepreneurs have learned that unpleasant surprises are the way of life in a startup, and a big part of the satisfaction is beating the challenges.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 7, 2012

Ask a mentor for support. Choose a friend or mentor (not your spouse) whom you trust to tell you the truth, and ask for help. As I’m writing this, I’m thinking that these points are so obvious that they don’t need to be reiterated here. Start a log on your efforts and progress. Measurable progress is itself exciting.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 6, 2012

Then write down and prioritize your goals. Take satisfaction in widening your comfort zone, the opportunity to learn, and the progress toward your goals. Use your mentor or support organization to get you over the hurdle, and celebrate the success. Recognize the terror barrier and see it as a growth opportunity.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 17, 2017

Based on my current role as a mentor to entrepreneurs, I will paraphrase and recommend Whiddon’s top techniques in business terms: Build an image of likability and rapport. You can also establish authority by writing and public speaking. We all relish working with and buying from people we can relate to on a personal level.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

It’s easier to use screen-captures and notes on existing processes, rather than write detailed manuals. Use mentoring to help people develop as your business develops. Adjust roles and shift resources for optimal performance. Have the right people do the right things at the right time. Some are just stuck.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 2, 2011

Ask a mentor for support. Choose a friend or mentor (not your spouse) whom you trust to tell you the truth, and ask for help. As I’m writing this, I’m thinking that these points are so obvious that they don’t need to be reiterated here. Start a log on your efforts and progress. Measurable progress is itself exciting.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 11, 2013

That isn’t very fulfilling to the growing number of entrepreneurs whose vision and satisfaction comes from making the world a better place, and enjoying a leisurely lifestyle with friends and family. Write down the “ what” of your vision, but let go of “ how” it will be achieved; you can’t control the precise manner, form, or timing.

Entrepreneur 97

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 12, 2017

That isn’t very fulfilling to the growing number of entrepreneurs whose vision and satisfaction comes from making the world a better place, and enjoying a leisurely lifestyle with friends and family. Write down the “ what” of your vision, but let go of “ how” it will be achieved; you can’t control the precise manner, form, or timing.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Then write down and prioritize your goals. Take satisfaction in widening your comfort zone, the opportunity to learn, and the progress toward your goals. Use your mentor or support organization to get you over the hurdle, and celebrate the success. Recognize the terror barrier and see it as a growth opportunity.

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