Saturday, September 4, 2010
James Baldwin once said “People can cry much easier than they can change.” And it’s how I felt earlier this week… mostly about myself. I slipped home from work Wednesday night completely bushed, dog tired and sick of several “stupid things” I’ve had to deal with.
As I retreated to my favorite thinking spot, I couldn’t help but think, “Why is this so difficult!?” That’s when it hit me: my business is in a state of change. And most of the time trying to create brisk growth is really tough.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
I’ve always wanted to build a business that could make money without me – undoubtedly an aspiration of many. My ideal is the type where engagement takes the form of strategic oversight and occasional interesting deep dives.
But as many others have learned before me, growth requires giving up quite a bit of control. And stepping back doesn’t come naturally, especially to those whose “control” has helped shape the business. Continue Reading
