Decision making is a key skill for any entrepreneur. Decisions you make ripple forward into the future. A decision you make today can be the difference between success 5 years from now or having to dig yourself out of a deep hole 5 years from…
"Always be closing" is a common platitude in sales & marketing. Maybe you've been explicitly told to follow this motto. Even if you haven't it's implied everywhere. In marketing, it's normal to push hard and do anything to get the sale. Shove people into your…
I've been pursuing the "perfect" producitivty and project management system for over a decade now. Whether I'm working on a solo project or with large or small teams, I'm always looking for the right tech, tools & systems to make work as seamless and productive…
Of all the tools & technologies I've used, the one I get the most value out of (by far) is writing. If you've been through my focus & action productivity course, you know that I use different writing practices to problem solve, to optimize my…
One of the things that will make or break your team's effectiveness is communication.We’ve all experienced it before... trying to arrange endless meetings with multiple people, sending lengthy emails that never get read, and feeling disconnected from our team members.This is especially true in the…
In previous episodes in this series, we've discussed what you can do on a personal level to thrive in the current crisis, as how strategic thinking has to change in times of great uncertainty. In this episode, we take a clear-eyed look at opportunities that…
Many businesses have been hit hard by the current crisis and many entrepreneurs are desperately seeking ways to replace lost income. And yet, other businesses seem to sail through even the worst of downturns. What makes the difference? A huge factor is whether you, as…
As I'm typing this, most of the world is in the depths of a healthcare crisis. Like countless others, I've been asking myself: what can I do to help? Apart from participating in social distancing, how can I contribute to the greater good? Well, here…
The Coronavirus crisis is hitting many small business owners (and people in general) hard. We're facing a recession of uncertain duration, right now. This post is my attempt to provide as much as possible in terms of strategy, tools and tactics that will help you…
Being a digital nomad is a dream for many aspiring entrepreneurs. It seems glamorous and exciting to travel on a permanent basis and to keep discovering exciting new locations, countries and cities. Unfortunately, it's a lifestyle that is really bad for productivity. In fact, it's…
Trello recently made a huge move: they integrated the "Butler" automation suite into the core features of Trello. Along with this change comes an updated and much improved user interface. What this means is that Trello - even for free accounts - now comes with…
Do you have the right mindset to attract wealth and prosperity into your life? There's no shortage of gurus out there who would have you believe that this is an important question. Who would tell you that if you're currently broke and struggling financially, it…
