“Tell me about your business.” How do you answer? Do you look to the past, and talk about your annual revenue and how many years you’ve been in business? Do you look to the present, and discuss your market reach and number of employees? Or do you look to the future, and describe what you’re

Did you start your business because you crave freedom? Did you love the idea of being in charge and making all decisions? Weren’t you sure you had a better way to get things done? So what happened? The more you grow the less time you have. Your business consumes you and you have decision fatigue.

Have you ever abandoned a dream because it wasn’t realistic? Most people have. You tell yourself it’s not feasible to build that seven or eight-figure business after all. That everyone knows entrepreneurs can’t go to Europe for the entire summer. And it’s ridiculous to think about writing that book or giving that TED talk. What’s

An obstacle is not a problem. There will always be obstacles between where you are now and where you want to be. Otherwise, you’d already be there. Overcoming obstacles is literally how you get from where you are to where you want to be. They’re stepping stones on the path to what you want. It

Ever wish you could sell your business? Two important truths you need to know: Truth #1: If you want to sell because you’re exhausted, it means your relationship with your business is unhealthy. If your business makes you feel trapped, frustrated, or overwhelmed, it’s a sure sign that it can’t run without you. All the

What happens when you set a big goal? You feel excited at first. But then you start to feel uncomfortable. You worry you might fail. When the pressure mounts, you feel the urge to “buffer” to escape feelings of doubt and overwhelm. You’ll eat the snack or drink the wine or buy another thing you