World War for Entrepreneurship: The Great European Defeat
World War for Entrepreneurship. A grand title I know. Perhaps I even risk exaggerating a little. But please, hear me out first.
Category: Entrepreneurship
An illness called careerism
Extreme careerism. Defined as “the policy or practice of advancing one’s career often at the cost of one’s integrity,” is the single most destructive force in business, and I may argue, society in general.
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Why you can never truly be yourself, and why that’s good for you [and business]
To be yourself, or not to be yourself. Which is more helpful in helping you succeed, both professionally and personally?
Inspiration and the make up of a contemporary entrepreneur
Inspiration. It’s a funny old thing. One minute you have it, the next it escapes you. One thing is certain though, it is always closer to home than you think.
Why defying conventional wisdom is the secret to going global
Going global. You simply have to take the plunge. Make a leap of faith. Or in the words of Nike, Just Do it. Whatever the slogan, the sentiment is the same.
Why outsourcing is not the way to go; in Athens or anywhere
Paris, they say, is always a good idea [especially since they’ve just won the World Cup]. True story. In much the same way, outsourcing is always a bad idea, in my humble opinion.
Personal growth and who you spend your time with
Relationships. They can make you or break your personal growth. There’s no doubt about that.
Why you should ‘recharge’ versus switch off during the summer slowdown
Summer time and the living is easy. Right? In theory yes, but the summer slowdown should not be your escape from reality. Worse still, it should not be about a total escape from your professional life.
Talent versus skill: which dictates your success as an entrepreneur
Talent versus skill. Skill versus talent. To be a successful entrepreneur, which is most important? The answer to this one is easy. Skill, skill, and skill again.
Innovative services and the revenge of mathematics
I love innovative services. Not only that, I also have an admiration for the power of mathematics. When both worlds combine, magic happens. And that’s just what this post is about.