You were motivated. You made resolutions at the beginning of January. But weeks later, how are your resolutions? Alive and well? Or already a thing of the past? There is no simple method to take your well-meaning goals from an idea that actually bears fruit, even something you are passionate about. It’s the action that makes it real. No amount of enthusiasm or determination by itself will help you achieve your goals. You are going to have to approach goal setting realistically. You’re going to have to change your behaviour. And that’s the catch. Try comparing this 5-point checklist against your goals to see if your goals are falling apart. Read More

This time I’m really going to turn over a new leaf… So many of the people I'm following are talking about starting off the new year ...with a resolution, a plan, a new you. When you're in the trenches it all sounds hopeful - but a little daunting. Hopeful, because let's face it; we would all like a magic wand (or a magic process) to wipe away all our mistakes, bad habits, and the shortcomings we experience as entrepreneurs. And sometimes making a new resolution or a new plan feels like magic. It isn’t really magic, but yet we approach New Year’s resolutions as if we have the silver bullet in our hands. Read More