The Entrepreneur And His Fear
What is it that stops most entrepreneurs from becoming successful? Through my own experience and my work with hundreds of entrepreneurs throughout Europe, I can
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How Motivation Really Works And How To Activate It
During my years as an entrepreneur there’s one subject that has been discussed the most: ‘How can I stay motivated?’ This is such an important
The Real Reasons Why You Struggle
Let’s face it – we all have our moments when things don’t work out. Many people have those moments quite often, and when it gets
How Your Success Depends On The Right Question
Do you remember when you were a young child at school, and your teacher asked you what you would like to become when you grow
The Three Core Parts Of Being Successful
Often we get caught in the belief that enormously successful people have a special gift and that’s why they are successful. If you look closer
How To Achieve Your Goals – Step By Step
There are times in anyone’s life when things get too much. I know, I’ve been there and probably will find myself in that corner in
Are You Ready For Action?
In an interview, Tony Robbins hit the nail on the head with the comment: “Any real goal requires action, determination and resolution, no matter what!”
What Makes A Great Entrepreneur – And How To Become One?
I truly believe that everyone can become a successful entrepreneur. I’ve seen men and women creating extraordinary businesses. If you would have met them a
10 Points You Must Consider When Starting A Business
I’ve been an entrepreneur for the past 30 years and during that time I’ve started eight businesses and am currently working on business number nine.
Why Being An Entrepreneur Is The Future
Let me introduce you to a friend and client of mine, Angela. She was born in Germany in the 1970s. She is married with two
Why Other People Matter Most
Running a business isn’t something you can just do on your own. You need customers, partners, suppliers and many other people around you to make
Why Being Authentic Is Good For Long-Term Success
If you’re running a business or thinking about starting one, it’s more than likely that you’ll be hoping for the long-term success of your venture.
How To Really Learn New Skills
If you want to be successful in life and business you can’t avoid learning new skills on a regular basis. You might do this by
Are You The Right Person For The Business?
Your charisma, curiosity and commitment will prove to be essential qualities in getting your business idea off the ground. But how do you figure out if you’ve got what it takes to drive the business from start-up to sustainability?
How To Solve Problems
Have you ever been stuck with a problem and couldn’t find a solution? Welcome to the club. This happens to many people – and more
What Makes A Good Idea?
Let’s start by trying a Google Search: “What is an idea?” Result: “A thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action” The one
How To Come Up With Great Ideas
How is it that some people come up with great ideas all the time – while others struggle to think of anything original? That was
Entrepreneurship – Is It Worth The Battle?
I don’t know about you but, over the past 15 years, becoming an entrepreneur and running your own business has become so fashionable it’s unbelievable.
An Entrepreneur’s Curiosity
Putting curiosity at the heart of entrepreneurship One of my core desires has always been to be of value to myself and to others. It’s
Why You Should Watch Your Mouth
“You talkin’ to me?” was a very famous question in the movie ‘The Godfather’ from 1974 and because of its context and the way it
You’re worth it!
Why settle for second best, when you can be the best you can? That extra push. That extra belief. And that extra desire to take control of your life and everything around you can – and will – make all the difference. Why? Because you’re worth it!
How to hold yourself accountable to others
Accountability isn’t just about being organized or in control. Get it right – and accountability brings a great sense of achievement and recognition in how your life is progressing. But when you’re running a business on your own, do you still need to be accountable to others?
Why being accountable works
It can be all too easy to be accountable to yourself. In spite of setting your goals – whether in your personal life or in business – you can get distracted or decide to shift priorities. And no matter what your excuses for failing to meet those goals, you calmly accept the blame. Why? When it can be so different with an accountability buddy?
Give Us Your Excuses!
Grumble. Grumble. Grumble. ‘I’m not happy with that.’ ‘Why isn’t this working?’ ‘Oh, I can’t be bothered, it’s all so…’
We’re often too ready to make excuses when things don’t go the way we want them to go. So who’s to blame? Isn’t it time you started to live the life you really want to live?
Knowing how to appreciate someone
Knowing how to appreciate someone. A friend of mine came to visit me last week for a few days and the number one thing I
How to Price Yourself As A Consultant
If you are in the consulting business, you’ve most likely come across the issue with finding the right price for your services.
Tune In To The Motivation Triangle
During my years working with entrepreneurs, there’s one subject has been discussed the most: How can I stay motivated? That this is such an important
Getting Your Business Idea Off The Ground
So, you’ve had that amazing ‘light bulb’ moment. That great business idea that’s going to change the world. Or will it? In fact, is it really a great idea for a business? Find out how to get your business idea off the ground!
The best you can be
A few days ago, I was interviewed for a local student paper. They wanted to get an insight into what it means to be a
Why you shouldn’t ask for investment
Looking mainly at the American market, more and more start-ups seeking investment for their venture. It seems almost like without investment, you can’t start a
