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Entrepreneurship
I have been on this entrepreneurial journey for more than twenty years.
Entrepreneurship
So you think you want to be on an entrepreneurship journey? Or perhaps you are just curious about other people who are entprenreneurs.
Entrepreneurship is made to look glamorous and yet on the whole it is not. Most people if you were to ask them, as business owners they are likely you will be living on a very tight budget, rather than driving around in a Tesla.
As they say the road to Entrepreneurship is littered with the carcasses of the ‘hopeful’. It is a lot of hard work however it can be extremely rewarding both financially and emotionally. However, neither of those things is guaranteed. You get to run your own business, and make your own rules as well as build something special from the ground up. But for every Silicon Valley success story there are thousands of people that will never be a true ‘entrepreneur’.
I have found that the best way is to learn from others. I have run many successful entrepreneurial businesses. And I have made plenty of mistakes. In these blog posts I share the ups and the downs. You may want to subscribe to my Monday Xpresso Newsletter so that you can get a weekly dose of motivation.
So let’s get started on your entrepreneurial journey. Be curious, and have fun – reading and learning about being an entrepreneur.
Different ‘Chapters’ to explore – Entrepreneurial blog posts
The dark side to workplace happiness.
As I said in a recent LinkedIn post I came across an article from The Guardian entitled The dark side of work place happiness. Of course this peaked my attention - if you took out the words 'work place' you end up with "The dark side of happiness". "What on earth...
My dad always thought I could… how grateful I am.
People have asked me: where to you get your determination and drive? Is it nature or nurture? One thing I know is that my father had a great influence on who I am. And as Fathers Day fast approaches in Australia, I thought it time to publicly acknowledge him. My Dad,...
The life of an entrepreneur is not for everyone
This is me! This is my life! Taking one careful step after another, with a consistent smile, confidence and resilience (and all whilst being the brand and wearing red). Juggling much while focusing on a far distant vision. This life is not for everyone. You have to be...
Out of Office: Whatever It Takes to Get There, Your Audience Can’t Know
This post is part of a series in which LinkedIn Influencers and members share their business travel advice and stories from life on the road. Read all the posts here. No matter what has happened on the journey, I need to arrive glamorous, fresh, funny and ready to...
Inspirational women of history
We all need role models and people to inspire us. I feel very fortunate that I had strong women around me as I grew up (and continue to grow)... Here are six great women who contributed greatly and give all of us food for thought. "The biggest adventure you can take...
Six Good Times – and why happiness is a quest
To say that 2014 has been a challenging and emotionally exhausting year would be an understatement. From kidnappings to outbreaks of deadly diseases; airline and ferry tragedies to missile strikes – it’s no secret that we live in very uncertain times. Add into the mix...
In search of happiness … at work
I'd worked in a lot of places before I started a business of my own - I had some great work experiences and some lousy one's. One thing I did know is that when I was happy at work - I flourished and had an amazing capacity to do my best - effortlessly. So as I muddled...
Is anyone asking "can men have it all"?
This week I think we have all delighted in the authenticity and candor of Indra K. Nooyi's interview with The Atlantic. It is a personal account, which sets the stage for a much bigger debate. This is not a women’s issue alone. 'Can men have it all too?' This is a...