Telling your story to the world
Create your own story that involves your purpose and the drive that makes you want to change that something your into.
Commit to telling that story at every opportunity. In family reunions, in airports, social-gatherings etc. Inspire others and share your enthusiasm about the project.
Don't ever think that good ideas will come only from within your organization, sometimes your supporters will think up ideas as good as anything your employees could ever invent.
Authentic story Vs. story just to make $
An authentic story will get others more engaged with your ideas more naturally, than a story that makes you want others people money. Most importantly you need to show courage of your convictions.
If you genuinely love your story, you will love to share it with others.
The power of an unpolished, raw story really connects people to a cause.
Stories don't have to stand alone - merge with others that are doing similar things or would want to.
Who are you in the web?
Most of the time, when you schedule an interview or reach out to someone - most probably the first thing they'll do will be to search you online.
Make sure that the online persona represents who you really are and is consistent with the themes of your story.
Fear- focus on what you can control : your actions.
Most of entrepreneurs or anyone out there who is human will go through fear before a big moment in their lives- we've been historically wired to defend ourselves from jumping out of cliffs, but when you truly want to start something that matters you must face them by controlling your actions.
No matter what happens, win, lose, or draw, never forget that life goes on.
If you spend all your time learning and studying to be ready, you'll never stop learning and studying and you'll never start your venture.
The success of most ventures actually lies in the execution phase, not in the idea.
Live your story
Ask yourself Why am I doing this?
Act towards the principle you want to show in your organization to have a greater impact within your society.
Change your thoughts and you change your world - Norman Vincent Peale
Sometimes you will be stressed in thinking you cannot solve the world's problems but...
Think small - one small step on a long journey.
Kaizen- small improvements made every day will lead to massive improvement overall.
When starting a start-up what you always are looking for is to spend the least amount of money. This is because at the end money/ debts might be an obstacle to think more creatively.
There are also infinite help on the web which can get you started - craigslist.com
For example: You don't always need to talk with experts, sometimes the consumer, who just might be a friend or acquaintance, is your best consultant.
Most important task is to show up in person.
Success: contributing something to the world and living and working on one's own terms.
For profit + Social Mission
1. Find your story
The only one best way to get that help is to stand for something bigger than just yourself and your business.
Simplicity of mission helps your customers focus on the true value you provide.
Keep it real simple- do one thing and do it the best you can.
All you really need is a:
website
business cards
a place to work
Before starting you need to ask yourself these important questions:
What is your business about?
What do you want to be known for?
Why should someone hire you?
What social cause are you seeking to serve?
These are some tips that will help you get things done.
Do an 80/20 analysis on how you spend your time and create a ''not to do list''.
Don't check email until 11 a.m (complete most to -dos before that time).
''He who does not trust enough will not be trusted.'' - Lao- Tzu.
Involve yourself actively only at the beginning and end of a project, giving others the freedom and creativity to guide it along the way.
Powerlessness is the ultimate demotivator.
''A leader can create a company, but a community creates a movement''.
As a leader your job is to help others do their jobs better.
Admit your own mistakes
Refuse to tolerate anyone who disrupts our culture.
Company culture needs to be maintained at all costs.
Everything you do in your organization should focus on growing, building, and protecting the trust of these people.
Convince yourself and others in your organization that there's something more valuable that money.
Business models that apply the Life - time guarantee (Tumi, Orvis) - asks no questions. People come back because they are trusted.
For profit- our goal is to help people and to make money doing it.
State your goals clearly and regularly.
Giving is good business- the more you give, the more you live.
Donate your money, or time based on what the organization you wished to help needs, not on what you want to give.
Commit to always listening and always learning.
Listen and don't be afraid of making changes.
Consumers don't buy products they buy solutions.
To know even one life has breather easier
because you have lived -
this is to have succeeded.
Create your own story that involves your purpose and the drive that makes you want to change that something your into.
Commit to telling that story at every opportunity. In family reunions, in airports, social-gatherings etc. Inspire others and share your enthusiasm about the project.
Don't ever think that good ideas will come only from within your organization, sometimes your supporters will think up ideas as good as anything your employees could ever invent.
Authentic story Vs. story just to make $
An authentic story will get others more engaged with your ideas more naturally, than a story that makes you want others people money. Most importantly you need to show courage of your convictions.
If you genuinely love your story, you will love to share it with others.
The power of an unpolished, raw story really connects people to a cause.
Stories don't have to stand alone - merge with others that are doing similar things or would want to.
Who are you in the web?
Most of the time, when you schedule an interview or reach out to someone - most probably the first thing they'll do will be to search you online.
Make sure that the online persona represents who you really are and is consistent with the themes of your story.
Fear- focus on what you can control : your actions.
Most of entrepreneurs or anyone out there who is human will go through fear before a big moment in their lives- we've been historically wired to defend ourselves from jumping out of cliffs, but when you truly want to start something that matters you must face them by controlling your actions.
No matter what happens, win, lose, or draw, never forget that life goes on.
If you spend all your time learning and studying to be ready, you'll never stop learning and studying and you'll never start your venture.
The success of most ventures actually lies in the execution phase, not in the idea.
Live your story
Ask yourself Why am I doing this?
Act towards the principle you want to show in your organization to have a greater impact within your society.
Change your thoughts and you change your world - Norman Vincent Peale
Sometimes you will be stressed in thinking you cannot solve the world's problems but...
Think small - one small step on a long journey.
Kaizen- small improvements made every day will lead to massive improvement overall.
When starting a start-up what you always are looking for is to spend the least amount of money. This is because at the end money/ debts might be an obstacle to think more creatively.
There are also infinite help on the web which can get you started - craigslist.com
For example: You don't always need to talk with experts, sometimes the consumer, who just might be a friend or acquaintance, is your best consultant.
Most important task is to show up in person.
Success: contributing something to the world and living and working on one's own terms.
For profit + Social Mission
1. Find your story
The only one best way to get that help is to stand for something bigger than just yourself and your business.
Simplicity of mission helps your customers focus on the true value you provide.
Keep it real simple- do one thing and do it the best you can.
All you really need is a:
website
business cards
a place to work
Before starting you need to ask yourself these important questions:
What is your business about?
What do you want to be known for?
Why should someone hire you?
What social cause are you seeking to serve?
These are some tips that will help you get things done.
Do an 80/20 analysis on how you spend your time and create a ''not to do list''.
Don't check email until 11 a.m (complete most to -dos before that time).
''He who does not trust enough will not be trusted.'' - Lao- Tzu.
Involve yourself actively only at the beginning and end of a project, giving others the freedom and creativity to guide it along the way.
Powerlessness is the ultimate demotivator.
''A leader can create a company, but a community creates a movement''.
As a leader your job is to help others do their jobs better.
Admit your own mistakes
Refuse to tolerate anyone who disrupts our culture.
Company culture needs to be maintained at all costs.
Everything you do in your organization should focus on growing, building, and protecting the trust of these people.
Convince yourself and others in your organization that there's something more valuable that money.
Business models that apply the Life - time guarantee (Tumi, Orvis) - asks no questions. People come back because they are trusted.
For profit- our goal is to help people and to make money doing it.
State your goals clearly and regularly.
Giving is good business- the more you give, the more you live.
Donate your money, or time based on what the organization you wished to help needs, not on what you want to give.
Commit to always listening and always learning.
Listen and don't be afraid of making changes.
Consumers don't buy products they buy solutions.
To know even one life has breather easier
because you have lived -
this is to have succeeded.