Martin Luther King, Jr.: I Have a Dream
The famous, “I Have a Dream,” speech by Martin Luther King, Jr. is just as awe-inspiring today as it was in 1963 when he first gave it. If you haven’t seen it, watch it. If it’s been a while since you’ve seen it, watch it again.
How I Overcame Being a Type A Personality
I used to be your stereotypical Type A personality. Wikipedia says the following about Type A’s:
“Type A individuals can be described as impatient, time-conscious, concerned about their status, highly competitive, ambitious, business-like, aggressive, having difficulty relaxing; and are sometimes disliked by individuals with Type B personalities for the way that they’re always rushing. They are often high-achieving workaholics who multi-task, drive themselves with deadlines, and are unhappy about delays. Because of these characteristics, Type A individuals are often described as ’stress junkies.’”
That is a pretty accurate description of how I lived almost all of my adult life. I’d work insane hours for 6-8 months a year and leisure travel the rest of the year. Read more
Let’s Raise the Bar
The standards we set for ourselves impact our lives – and our businesses – in so many ways.
A couple of days ago I shared some thoughts about how striving for perfectionism can be detrimental for entrepreneurs. But there’s the flip side. Unfortunately, our society – and entrepreneurs are no exception to this – has become very accepting of mediocrity. Being good – passable – is good enough for many people.
You can put in the time, be sincere in your dealings and aim for mediocrity. What can you expect? You’ll likely see average results. Read more