by John Williams | Aug 1, 2016 | Entrepreneur stories, Entrepreneurial mindset, The mid-project slump, The New Entrepreneurialism
‘It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives...
by John Williams | Jul 31, 2016 | Entrepreneur stories, The mid-project slump, The New Entrepreneurialism
Developing your idea and going about launching it is one of the most exciting and fulfilling things you can do. And yes you’re going to come up against setbacks along the way. That’s normal. But t doesn’t mean you should give up and go back to your day...
by John Williams | Jul 29, 2016 | Entrepreneur stories, Entrepreneurial mindset, The mid-project slump
‘I would wake up in the morning and drive around cold calling from eight until five. Most doors were slammed in my face. I had a few police escorts out of buildings. It wasn’t long before I grew immune to the word “no”.’ – Sara Blakely, Founder of Spanx It’s easy to...
by John Williams | Jul 28, 2016 | Entrepreneurial mindset, The mid-project slump, The New Entrepreneurialism
Here’s an excerpt from my new book Screw Work Break Free: “Perfectionism is the belief that if we live perfect, look perfect, and act perfect, we’ll escape the pain of criticism, ridicule, judgment, and shame. It’s a shield. Perfectionism is a 20-ton shield that...
by John Williams | Jul 21, 2016 | Entrepreneurial mindset, The mid-project slump
Do you ever struggle with self-motivation? Pulling yourself up and getting the job done is a key component to launching a business or any creative project… but it’s not always easy. If this sounds familiar, then don’t worry because you’re in good company. Even the...