Archive for January 2014
You can get everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want.
You can get everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want. ~ Zig Ziglar The world would be a much better place if more people lived by this philosophy. So much can be gained by helping other people. I’ve seen it on both sides and there’s…
Read MoreGuide to asking for advice #blindpost
Yesterday I had the pleasure of spending a few hours with one of my favorite startups in the Village in Atlanta, period. The CEO asked me to come and talk to his team about my experiences building and selling a similar business, give them advice, pump them up, etc. Considering his company at this size…
Read MoreThe difference between a pessimist, an optimist and a leader
“The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The leader adjusts the sails.” John Maxwell The CEO of the Children’s Museum of Atlanta, Jane Turner, shared this quote with me and the rest of the board over the break. If there was ever a leader that I’ve met that is equal parts…
Read MoreI hope I never have to negotiate against this dude…
This is freaking brilliant. I hope I never have to negotiate against this dude.
Read MoreMy top blog posts from 2013
Every year I take some time over the holiday to reflect on my blogging process to see what’s working and what needs to be changed. Blogging 4-5 times a week is a fair commitment of time, so one of the things I try to understand is what type of content resonates the most with my…
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