Category: Entrepreneurship

There’s no school for what you need to learn

There’s no school for what i need to learn. No book i can follow with step-by-step instructions.

i believe this is the main reason the journey is so long, grueling, and scary uncertain.

The possibly of being the captain of my own ship compels me to pursue what i am certain will also be a rewarding journey.

 

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On April Fool’s Day 2009, jeff noel began writing five daily, differently-themed blogs (on five different sites). It was to be a 100-day self-imposed “writer’s bootcamp”, in preparation for writing his first book. He hasn’t missed a single day since.

 

This website is about our mental attitude. To easily and safely leave this site to read today’s post on jeff’s physical health website, click here.

 

The best way to succeed

Glacier National Park
Know what inspires you and build it into your life.

 

The best way to succeed in this world is to act on the advice you give to others.
– Unknown

Responsibility is the price for freedom.

  • Don’t quit your day job
  • Being better, different, or both is the only way
  • It’s easier to be different than it is to be better
  • Find and exploit your unique selling proposition
  • Publish your first book
  • Become a category of one
  • Charge a premium for your art

This is tip of the iceberg advice.

 

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On April Fool’s Day 2009, jeff noel began writing five daily, differently-themed blogs (on five different sites). It was to be a 100-day self-imposed “writer’s bootcamp”, in preparation for writing his first book. He hasn’t missed a single day since.

This website is about our mental attitude. To easily and safely leave this site to read today’s post on jeff’s physical health website, click here.

 

World record telephone call yesterday

Fearless sign
University of Maryland airport advertisement a few days ago.

 

It started while i was biking (for an hour) home from the gym.

It morphed into a world record telephone call yesterday.

Five hours.

With whom?

A college roommate from 1978-79.

i was a sophomore and Larry was a Junior.

Obviously we talked about many things…and while i explained the gist of my book, this gem surfaced as i revealed how having a 10-year deadline changed everything. A definitive deadline…

Neutralizes excuses. Accelerates decisions.

 

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On April Fool’s Day 2009, jeff noel began writing five daily, differently-themed blogs (on five different sites). It was to be a 100-day self-imposed “writer’s bootcamp”, in preparation for writing his first book. He hasn’t missed a single day since.

This website is about our mental attitude. To easily and safely leave this site to read today’s post on jeff’s physical health website, click here.

 

The day began like the day before

Marriott room art
Just above my hotel room desk, a picture of an “old-time” writer setup.

 

Courtyard Marriott room
Yesterday morning 6am…Baltimore, MD. Below the picture (above), the writer’s modern day equivalent,  a Mac.

 

The day began like the day before…

Like every morning, yesterday’s began with the same two-hour writing investment. Five differently-themed blogs on five separate websites.

i write so prolifically, not because i have to, or feel a need to have followers, but simply because i enjoy writing and and because it makes me a more intentional, more focused thinker and doer.

 

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On April Fool’s Day 2009, jeff noel began writing five daily, differently-themed blogs (on five different sites). It was to be a 100-day self-imposed “writer’s bootcamp”, in preparation for writing his first book. He hasn’t missed a single day since.

This website is about our mental attitude. To easily and safely leave this site to read today’s post on jeff’s physical health website, click here.

 

Good morning DC

Airport sign about being fearless
Forget about what the world needs for a minute – what do YOU need?

 

Let me start by sharing that daily writing is exceptionally cathartic.

Good morning DC.

i’m not here because i want to be, i’m here because i’m doing a favor for a friend.

No harm, no foul.

He’s the CIO of the 5th largest medical (in their specialty) practice in the United States.

He recommended me to his CEO and the CEO wants me to meet the top eight executives and provide a one-hour executive overview.

As a small business entrepreneur, time is precious. Investing time usually has an economic outcome. This one has potential, but doesn’t come with a guarantee.

The remaining four posts today will continue this train of thought.

 

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On April Fool’s Day 2009, jeff noel began writing five daily, differently-themed blogs (on five different sites). It was to be a 100-day self-imposed “writer’s bootcamp”, in preparation for writing his first book. He hasn’t missed a single day since.

This website is about our mental attitude. To easily and safely leave this site to read today’s post on jeff’s physical health website, click here.