Focus on What You Can Control
Focus on What You Can Control This morning I read this: “That which depends on me, I can do; that which depends on the enemy cannot be certain.” — Sun Tzu This passage reminds me of the Serenity Prayer: “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change […]
Timing is Everything
Timing is Everything “He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight.” Timing can make or break a business. Sun Tzu understood this well—acting too soon wastes resources while waiting too long risks losing your advantage. For small business owners, knowing when to act is one of the hardest but most […]
Navigating Business Terrain: Lessons from Hiking in the Mountains
Hiking in the mountains isn’t just a hobby for me; it’s a passion that mirrors my passion for business building. The two activities, in my mind, are deeply interconnected. Imagine the journey of a novice hiker: it’s mostly about taking one careful step after another, with most of your focus on not tripping over the […]
Read This: The Mom Test: How to Talk to Customers & Learn If Your Business Is a Good Idea When Everyone Is Lying to You
As a growth strategist, I’ve seen many enthusiastic new business owners and founders fall into a common trap: they’re so captivated by their business idea that they overlook the crucial step of validating it with real-world feedback. This is where Rob Fitzpatrick’s The Mom Test comes in as a game-changer. While Steve Blank’s The Four […]
