Hope it's not too late... » Breaking old habits and learning new ones

One of those crazy business ideas

admin — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 23:17:52 +0000

I got to believe there are smarter people out there than me, crazy to read I’m sure. Definitely looks crazy to type… Either way, all I have is an idea and small businesses fail all the time so why on earth would my idea succeed? It has virtually no shot, but atleast I am aware of that and can start to set the foundation for future ventures. All the experiences that come from this effort will be with me, to build on the next time out.

OK, I admit, I side tracked and now back to my hopes that people are smarter than me. Here’s my thought, why not just hit the streets, crank out some emails and speak to those who have been down this road? Why learn from my mistakes, when I can learn from your… um, “experiences”.

Alas, an unveiling the first portion of the site and its potential direction. We will devote some space specifically to ways not for first ventures to bomb miserably. Together, we (that’s right, your not getting off the hook that easy) will research and analyze small businesses operating in today’s climate. Ultimately finding ways to relate practices to what we are doing.

Let’s have some fun, meet some people and who knows maybe launch a business.

A welcomed risk

admin — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 19:00:46 +0000

Ducks not in a row. Cards all over the table. Exposed, lets do it. A full access look into the stages of a business cycle. Or atleast what I hope will turn out to be a business. Yesterday I cultivated an idea and since, my mind has been overcome with the endless possibilities of what could become. But to this point, an idea is all I have, acting on my thoughts seems like an endless process months away. So much could happen between now and than, how could I possibly see this through?

Annd right on cue, here come the excuses. I don’t have the funds, experience or even a clever name. There will be so much to do, so much to learn and what if I make a mistake? How could I possibly not mess this up? It’s real easy to find reasons not to continue, but ultimately if we do not surpass our last attempt we will never breakthrough.

Win, lose or draw this is an experience and one that will set the bar for all subsequent attempts. However, I am not launching with the hopes this idea flounders, I am realistic and know over 50% of small businesses fail. Knowing my odds, I remain optimistic and am almost certain I will leave this trial with new improved abilities. Ones which will be used to set up future success.

An impulse… Will it last?

admin — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:13:09 +0000

For far too long I have resisted sharing my thoughts, goals and ambitions with friends and family. In my head it is here today, gone tomorrow. I thought if I keep changing my mind no one is going to believe what I say. Then I think about all the impulsive decisions I have made, and have to believe others have the same issue.

Alas, my latest creation this website, shockingly not my first. Given my track record I should have started out slow, used one of the free blogging platforms and build my profile in phases, i.e. to custom domain, theme etc… But what fun is that? My thought exactly, none!

Every day we are inspired to make great changes in our lives. From what I can tell, these opportunities are realized by two types of people, those that have trained their mind for success and those with ill-perceived personal circumstances. When we examine each type- both encapsulate high levels of motivation, realization of an opportunity and dreams of personal success. Granted, the reasons we set out for change are different I believe that each type allows for varying levels of commitment and follow through.

A portion of this blog will be devoted to the thoughts that enter our subconscious. How to sort through all the messages, organize the clutter and directly apply resources to fulfill required tasks.Regardless of our personal circumstances, change is inevitable, may as well welcome it.