January 2008

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• Profiles

  11 Universally Inspiring Traits of Successful People

  01.19.08 | Permalink | 1 Comment

  

  There are characteristics that certain people have that allow success to break through in their lives. I originally wrote this article with a lot more traits that I see in successful people but I have narrowed the list down to it’s bare, beautiful, universal essence to give inspiration to every professional. These traits are things that we can all aspire to, to grow our own success.

  #1 They have a deep meaning behind what they do. I love the music of Bob Marley. The reason his music reaches so many people is because it is not just music. He has a deep meaning behind what he sings. He has a belief that what he does can bring peace and understanding to people. He lives his music.

• Entrepreneurship

  22 Benefits of Owning a Business (and Why You Should Do It)

  01.18.08 | Permalink | 28 Comments

  I thought long and hard before starting my business but to be honest, I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I never thought it would be such a challenge (in a good and bad way) but I also never realized all the advantages that come along with it.

  For everyone, the advantages are different depending on what you do, how big you are, and who you know. Below is a fairly universal list of reasons why you should start a business or if you have already started one, why you should be glad you did.

  1. Working on Your Time. There is no better feeling than being asked to go do something, and you don’t have to say no even if it’s in the middle of the work week. You can set your own time and make your own hours. As long as you get what is needed done (or pay someone to do it for you) you have the freedom of time.

  2. Learn Discipline. When you are your own boss you are forced to learn discipline or fail.

• Entrepreneurship

  5 Lessons Learned from a New Opportunity

  01.17.08 | Permalink | 1 Comment

  A little while back I was presented with a business opportunity that I had not yet considered. An associate of mine (you know who you are) needed a design fast for a client he was working with. Since his business was on a fast track, there was no time for him to do the work himself.
  After I did […]

• News

  MacWorld, Steve Jobs, MacBook Air

  01.15.08 | Permalink | Comment?

  Author’s Note: This post is a little off topic. Feel free to skip it.
  I just finished watching the Steve Job’s Keynote at the annual MacWorld Convention. As always, it was very good. New products Steve introduced include the MacBook air, the thinnest notebook computer ever; new iPhone software (already installed—it’s amazing); iTunes video rentals; and a new Apple […]

• Entrepreneurship

  19 Simple Ways to Make a Greener Business (and Profiting from It)

  01.15.08 | Permalink | 3 Comments

  You became an entrepreneur to change the world right? Well, here is your big chance. The best trend today in business is the call to action for professionals to do their part in making this world a better, brighter place.
  Do not discard the concept of an Eco Friendly Business just because it is trendy. This […]

• Networking

  Making the Right Impression: Intro & The First Meeting

  01.11.08 | Permalink | 2 Comments

  I have a strong Love/Hate relationships with business suites. There are certain times I love to wear them and other times I would rather meet clients in my American Eagle Sleeper bottoms and Bob Marley T-Shirt I bought at a shack-style record store.
  Luckily, In my line of work I can at least get away with business casual (nice […]

• News

  Guest Posts and other News

  01.10.08 | Permalink | Comment?

  1. If you would like to check it out, I wrote a guest article over at Mind Petals called What I Learned About Business from The Dancing Subway Guy.
  And yes, the article is as interesting as the title implies.
  Update: I am now also part of their Network called Blog Petals and my article excerpts will be syndicated on […]