Entrepreneurship is …
Friendship is not competition. There’s a big and vast difference. Sure, our monthly poker game is cool where maybe I lose $50 to get a night full of camaraderie and entertainment. Or our fishing trip where we see who can (or cannot) catch the most fish. And yes, arm wrestling …
Finally …. a tool, a resource has arrived for entrepreneurs on maintaining good mental health is here, written by my friend, psychologist and fellow entrepreneur Dr. Sherry Walling and her serial entrepreneur husband Rob Walling. It’s called “The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Keeping Your Sh*t Together: How to Run Your Business …
Read moreEntrepreneurs: Your Companion Guide to Maintaining Good Mental Health
In honor of our 10 year anniversary at iThemes this month, I looked back and reflected on what I’ve learned, that has made the most impact to our success and longevity in business. Here goes: 1. It’s all about people. The real reward in business is people. Profit is awesome …
This week my wife and I have been on vacation in Jamaica with some good friends. It’s been an incredibly relaxing week so far. Lots of pool time, great food and drinks, laughs, reading, and yes, for me, trying to attempt something close to this on this Red Slide here. …
Read moreQuality Time Is So Critical With Your Most Important Partner
In 2010, I was going through a tough divorce (aren’t they all) while my business was starting to really take off. Despite the outward facing business success, I was also battling what I now know is pretty typical of the entrepreneurial experience: conflict, pain, stress, and perhaps burnout INSIDE my business. It was …
Read moreFind Belonging, Support With An Entrepreneurial Peer Group