How To Find Your Power

‘Choosing the path less traveled may be challenging, but it can lead to extraordinary destinations.’

‘Be too good to be ignored.’

‘No matter who you are, what you do, how much money you make, or how successful you become, nothing lasts forever, and sometimes, it is just time to move on.’

‘Glass ceilings are made to be broken.’

‘Learning how to ask for, and get, what you want is a skill that will serve you well your entire life.’

‘The hardest part of looking for a job is often the last step before success. Keep pushing through, for just around the corner, your next great adventure could begin.’

‘When you focus on making a life, instead of making a living, you often end up with the best of both worlds.’

‘Never be afraid to know your value, in dollars and cents. Professionals who know what they are worth, what others are paid, and when to move on to a job that pays more, ultimately find themselves in positions where they are paid fairly.’

‘Being loyal to yourself should always come ahead of being loyal to anyone or anything else.’

‘Sometimes, all we need is a bit of an identity crisis to figure out where we belong.’

‘Always be on the lookout for new friends, new connections, and new opportunities; people have landed jobs because of someone they talked to in an elevator, airplane, or bar.’

Source

Robynn Storey (2024). Career Confidence: No-BS Stories and Strategies for Finding your Power

How To Turn A Passion Into A Passive Paycheck, According Ryan Scribner

‘Start your side hustle with the intention of being the very best at whatever you do. Why aim for mediocrity?‘

‘Take time to figure out your ‘why’ behing starting your side hustle. This will be your long-term source of motivation.’

‘Represent yourself and your business as professionally as possible. This, in turn, has an impact on how others perceive you and your business.’

‘Sharing your story with your audience is a great way to build an emotional connection.’

‘Recognize that building a successful side hustle involves turning down other short-term moneymaking opportunities.’

‘The right relationships can help you pursue your dreams and build your business. Focus on the relationships that lift you up, not the ones that bring you down.’

‘Instead of simply offering information about a product or service, teach your customer how to use it. In return, you are likely to be rewarded with referrals and repeat business.’

‘Diversification is the strategy of spreading your eggs across multiple baskets instead of putting all your eggs in one.’

‘Reduce high-cost spending categories such as your transportation and housing by driving a reliable older vehicle and living with family, if possible.’

‘Create a written plan to follow. This doesn’t have to be formal business plan, but it doesn’t have to be in writing, not just in your head.’

‘Short-term intensity is not the goal. Instead, ask yourself what you could realistically see yourself doing every week for the next decade of your life.’

‘In order to have success in the long run, you need to be both people-rich and money-rich.’

Source

Ryan Scribner (2022). From Side Hustle to Main Hustle to Millionaire: 13 Lessons to Turn a Passion Into a Passive Paycheck

10 Rare ‘Lessons From The World’s Most Successful Remote-Work Pioneers

‘To thrive in a contemporary, digital context, you need to throw out almost everything you know about what makes an on-premise office tick.’

‘In a remote-first company, processes are created through a bottom-up approach: Everyone is empowered to change the bureaucracy, fostering an organic growth cycle that forces actions to abide by reality, with room for constant course correction and evolution.’

‘All communication lies on a continuum between fully synchronous and fully asynchronous. Knowing when to choose which mode is the key to growth and success.’

‘Every single person in the organization must have at least one metric that they report on weekly.’

‘Only vivid and spcific metrics have the power to set remote workers free to do what they do best. Counterintuitively, the more you measure, the more freedom you have.’

Metrics are crucial for self-management at the top. Achieving flow state requires taking stock of minute reporting so you and your company can focus on what’s important.’

‘Remote async work also puts its energy into running businesses rather than start-ups. What that means is that the accent is on service, sustainability, and hyper-growth, not giant exits.’

‘Multiple nationalities, multiple currencies, multiple time zones, and multiple cultures all on the same team is the new normal.’

‘Look for self-starters who exhibit qualities like introversion, critical thinking, trustworthiness, a strong outside support system, and egolessness.’

‘Hiring remote always means looking for the very closest custom-fit, no matter how specific. With an international array of options, count on finding the right person.’

Source

Liam Martin and Rob Rawson (2022). Running Remote: Master the Lessons from the World’s Most Successful Remote-Work Pioneers

‘No-Nonsense Lessons On What It Takes To Build A Successful Business’

‘What makes a good entrepreneur? Are they born or made?’

‘Entrepreneurs constantly question and challenge business scenarios and always look for a way to make things work better or introduce a new product or service.’

‘Not all entrepreneurs run their own businesses. Are you, or could you be, an entrepreneurial employee?’

‘The most important thing when planning your business should be the accuracy of your facts and statistics. Don’t let passion cloud your judgment.’

‘Understanding every aspect of your business is of paramount importance when talking to lenders and investors.’

‘Choosing the correct business structure from the outset will save you money and taxes and may protect you from legal issues down the road.’

‘If you don’t have enough seed money to begin the process of starting your own company, find a creative way to raise it.’

‘Be willing to invest your own money and assets in your business before asking lenders and investors to risk their money.’

‘Prepare a professional presentation when approaching potential investors.’

‘Never take for granted that your financial statements are correct. People make mistakes, so they can be wrong. Have someone you trust, a good financial person, look after your financials.’

‘Overconfidence in your product or service can be dangerous.’

Source

Tom Golisano (2020). Built, Not Born: A Self-Made Billionaire’s No-Nonsense Guide for Entrepreneurs

10 Proven Strategies To Start Your Business Today

‘If you want to become an influencer … start with research. If you want to start a business … start with research. If you want to become a marketer … start with research.’

‘Start with the person you want to be in order to do the things you need to do and have the things you want in this lifetime.’

‘Imagining your best self- the version in your meditations and dreams- is a great way to make sure that everything you do comes from a clear vision.‘

‘There are many reasons you might want to start a business- independence, flexibility, money, following your passion. … As you begin your journey, it’s important to find your why.’

‘What does success look like to you? Your version of success is probably not going to be the same as someone else’s. Understanding the way you want to be successful shows you what you’re bringing to the table- and it’ll help you squash that imposter syndrome too.’

‘Who do you want your audience to be? If you aren’t sure, then what kind of research do you need to do to find out?’

‘Create in your own unique voice, whether that’s polished or rough. … Your content will grow with you.’

‘Business-by-design is all about setting boundaries around client communication, enforcing work/life balance, and establishing a healthy ways to run your business.’

‘You have to know what you want your life to look like before you can decide what you want your business to look like.’

‘Every business journey is different.’

Source

Rachel Pedersen (2022). Unfiltered: Proven Strategies to Start and Grow Your Business by Not Following the Rules