We live in a society that is all about focusing on what we don’t have.  Commercials, magazines, movies all remind us that we can be thinner, wealthier, smarter and have more STUFF.  Here’s the thing.  I don’t believe that it is bad to strive for more.  After all – isn’t wanting more freedom, more inspiration and more money, what led most of us to become entrepreneurs? Goals keep us moving forward – they give us a sense of purpose and direction and ultimately serve as guidelines for building success as small business owners.  I think that when it comes to finances, we should all strive to create wealth, not just because of what it will mean in our own lives, but because of the difference it will allow us to create in the lives of others.  However, consider how much more powerful it is to strive for more from a place of happiness with what you have already created, than to constantly struggle to improve, while depressed by a perception of all the ways in which you have failed. Read more »

Imagine this.  You want to lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle.  You are serious about it and you are pumped.  You are going to exercise and eat nutritious foods.  Yet day after day you are surrounded by people who hang out in front of the television eating pizza, chips, and ice cream.  They complain all of the time about not having any energy and feeling lousy, but they never do anything about it.  How successful do you really believe you are going to be unless you change your environment? Read more »

I have to admit that I sometimes get concerned with the amount of information out there about the “power of positive thinking.” I worry that many entrepreneurs who want to be financially successful, spend a great deal of time focused on this area of mindset, while ignoring many of the practical action steps that must be taken to create success in any small business. This lack of balance will rarely lead to real forward movement and lasting results. Read more »