By Tanya Menon, Leigh Thompson — 2010
In the course of our research, we’ve found that it is possible to prevent yourself from being consumed by envy and even to harness it to your advantage.
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For new and young entrepreneurs, there are some unique challenges that are especially difficult to overcome. If you’re just getting into the game, or you’re thinking about becoming an entrepreneur, be prepared for these eight significant hurdles.
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Overcoming challenges as an entrepreneur is part of the job description. But believing that you can do this, and scanning for the solutions to get you there, is what has helped these business owners achieve their goals.
Research shows that entrepreneurs are more likely than most to suffer from mental health conditions—a factor of their high-stress jobs and the psychological traits that steer people toward starting a business in the first place.
Mental health issues can turn your life upside down. These four tips will help you manage those negative feeling and learn to overcome those over time.
Creative agencies thrive when the people who work there are in a healthy state of mind.
You will never figure out “how” until you are clear on “why.”
Focusing on past U.S. presidents, Goodwin highlights key traits of a successful leader. “Even though problems change over time,” Goodwin says, “there are indeed traits that are held inalterable by our most successful leaders.”
If Tony Robbins told you to jump off a bridge, would you do it? Marc Benioff would. He did.