The Connection Between Freedom and Happiness

Does being free make you happy? What is freedom anyway? Of course, these are complex questions that don’t have definitive answers. But by exploring the connection between freedom and happiness, perhaps we can make sense of some of it. On a recent volume of Psychology of Entrepreneurship, we brought you the highlights from an enlightening Clubhouse conversation. My famous friends …

Art and Poetry as a Way to Connect

Art is subjective. When you view a piece of art or read a poem or story, you take your own thoughts and experiences and project them onto the subject at hand. Art and poetry are useful tools human beings use to connect to the world. And an artist can grow immensely from playing on the feedback they receive. On a …

The Difference Between Equity and Equality and Why it Matters

What’s the difference between equity and equality? And why does it matter? Well, equality ensures that everyone has access to the same thing. Equity, however, is about getting everyone what they need to thrive. When we focus only on equality, we’re denying that there may be factors within our control, contributing to why some people aren’t thriving. And that makes …

Adapting an Athlete Mentality as an Entrepreneur

Adapting an Athlete Mentality as an Entrepreneur

Business is a sport. Therefore, being an entrepreneur is much like being a professional athlete. Part of the athlete mentality is being acutely aware of your physical limitations. If you’re not practising self-care and prioritising your own needs, burn-out is a real possibility. On a recent volume of Psychology of Entrepreneurship, I had an insightful conversation with the one and …

Article: Young People are Tomorrow’s Entrepreneurs

Young People are Tomorrow’s Entrepreneurs

We’re always told that young people are the future, yet we shut down their ideas as naive. Sure, they may not have years of experiences behind their thoughts. But that only means they’re thinking without the restrictions of common societal doctrines. The young people of today are tomorrow’s entrepreneurs, so maybe we should give them a bit more credit. On …

Entrepreneurship 101: Ask the Right Questions

Entrepreneurship 101: Ask the Right Questions

It’s a common misconception that entrepreneurship is about launching a successful business. Sure, that’s part of it. But the entrepreneurial journey is really about creating something to solve a problem. And to determine if you’re going to be able to solve that problem effectively, you have to ask yourself the right questions. On a recent volume of Psychology of Entrepreneurship, …