The economic playing field has gotten complicated enough that it's foolish to step on the field without some idea of how you're going to win. In sports, you have a playbook, which lists the plays you can make. In business, we call these...
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Cryptocurrencies for Investors and Entrepreneurs
Cryptocurrencies and ICOs (initial coin offerings) are hot right now. Entrepreneurs are raising millions with them. But how do they work? How should investors, entrepreneurs, and markets think about them? Here’s what I’ve learned so far about how ICOs and coin-offerings work.
Why business models matter: Understanding health insurance
When you're making business decisions, one of your most powerful tools is to understand business models. A business model is, simply, how a company makes money. If you want an in-depth definition with examples, check out my article on business models that was written...
The Fourth Circle of Focus: Scaleability
In my article on focusing your life around what you’re good at, what’s needed, what you love, and what’s scaleable, the “what’s scaleable” is a piece that’s new to me, and may be new to you. It’s worth talking about, though. The Myth of Hard Work says that if you work...
Entrepreneurs aren’t primarily risk-takers; their main mindset is something else entirely
Entrepreneurship isn’t about taking risks Entrepreneurship is all the rage these days, and I’ve had a lot of people ask me if they have “the right personality type” to be entrepreneurs. They think entrepreneurship is about risk-taking. Entrepreneurs must love risk,...
President Trump, viewed as a CEO, part 4
President Trump CEO, part 4: Allocating Capital This is part 4 in a series on President Trump viewed through the lens of being a CEO. Part of President Trump’s great appeal is that he’s perceived as a successful businessperson. He’s even been talked about as...
President Trump, viewed as a CEO, part 3
President Trump CEO, part 3: Setting Culture This is part 3 in a series on President Trump viewed through the lens of being a CEO. Part of President Trump’s great appeal is that he’s perceived as a successful businessperson. He’s even been talked about as being...
President Trump, viewed as a CEO, part 2
President Trump CEO, part 2: Leading the Top Team This is part 2 in a series on President Trump viewed through the lens of being a CEO. Part of President Trump’s great appeal is that he’s perceived as a successful businessperson. He’s even been talked about as...
President Trump, viewed as a CEO, part 1
President Trump CEO, part 1: Setting Strategy Part of President Trump’s great appeal is that he’s perceived as a successful businessperson. He’s even been talked about as being a President with CEO experience. My article on the duties, responsibilities, and job...
Punt resolutions; use strategy, instead!
It’s January, and we all know what that means: time to set New Years resolutions that we’re going to break! The main things resolutions are good for is causing the gym to get way too crowded for the first six weeks of the year. You have a tool at your...