For the first time in history the ultra-successful are putting in more hours than working class laborers. A study showed that the average CEO works around 58.15 hours per week, or an average of 11 hours a day with some weekend hours thrown in. No longer do we live in a time when success means […]
My life used to feel out of balance. Heavy on the overwhelm and light on everything else. The hours and days and weeks would blur together as I went about my weekday routine without any real intention. I would wake up, rush to get ready, and drive to the office where I would work for […]
In today’s workforce, the early bird almost always catches the worm. Working for yourself does mean you have the freedom to work whenever it’s convenient for you, but there’s no secret that business thrives during those 9-5 hours regardless. If you’re a night owl, you may find it difficult to reach others during their normal […]
Although I’m a member of a co-working space I love, I still work from home quite a bit. In the past, there were a lot of people living under one roof which caused me to have to find ways to stay focused. Now, I only have a roommate and a designated workspace, but I still […]
The only constant in life is change. This is also true for business. As a business owner, you will likely have to learn how to pivot when challenges present themselves. If the word “pivot” sounds familiar, it’s because it’s used quite a bit in entrepreneurial spaces. It’s the act of knowing when to change things […]
I remember the first real job I quit. Even though I was recently given a raise and enjoyed my co-workers, I was way too stressed. I was also spending too much time at work and not what really matters to me at the time. I gave everything to that company and I had bigger things […]
Some of us are born more gifted than others, but the vast majority of the labor force starts out on a more or less even playing field. For most, success is about finding that slight edge over your competition. Productivity is key, and to be productive you need energy. Have you ever noticed that many […]
One of the greatest things about being an entrepreneur is the ability to dictate your own schedule. After all, your business is yours to run, which means you don’t have to answer to anyone else when you make decisions around how you spend your time. That all said, there are always two sides to everything. […]
If you’re like most business professionals, your day is likely filled with meetings. Meetings can be a great way to gather your team and make important business decisions. On the contrary, they can also be a total waste of time. In fact, they are typically the latter. As a manager or business executive you need […]
The ability to grow your business is what will make it break it. Often times, this looks like being consistent with certain tasks. These tasks are usually those that keep eyeballs on you while also getting you paid. The problem is many beginning business owners don’t know what that means. Many also fall into a false […]
