Archive for February, 2008

Dealing with overwhelm

Starting and developing a business venture can be exciting, gratifying, an adventure – and endlessly demanding, perhaps even more after it becomes successful. You can feel overwhelmed, scattered and anxious. Molly Gordon – president of a coaching and training company for “Accidental Entrepreneurs” – writes, “How long do you stay tuned to a radio station [...]

Integrative thinking for success

Richard Evans (of the Financial Times) wites in a book review article that reconciling contradictions “is fundamental to success, whether in business or in life. “As F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote: ‘The ability to hold two opposing ideas in mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function is the sign of a [...]

Passion and business – the good and not so good

Career counselor Valerie Young says “Entrepreneurs who love what they do are more apt to be successful.” She advises, “Discover your passion by paying attention to situations or things that grab and keep your attention.” From her article 10 Steps to Escape the Job World and Create the Life You Really Want. But Molly Gordon [...]