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We hear a lot of metaphors thrown around about mental imprisonment. I’ve probably said something along those lines many times myself. And I’d be the first to admit that those are certainly easy to make if you haven’t stepped foot in an actual prison. But maybe hearing those types of thoughts from a real prisoner, say one on death row, …
The concept of shifting your perspective is not a new one. We all try to do that often. Whether it’s to deal with a setback, make the best of our current situation or whatever the reason may be. Sometimes shifting our perspective is the only way to deal with life in a healthy way. But it can be a tough …
Access to education, in my opinion, should be everyone’s right. If you’re born to disadvantage, poverty or any circumstance beyond your control, why should that stop you from pursuing any opportunity you choose? Unfortunately, in America, and all over the world, for that matter, the prison system acts as a black hole. People who have committed crimes are brushed aside …
Certain hot-button issues trigger strong emotions for us, the second they’re brought up. Whether we’re talking about racism, abortion, or today’s topic, the death penalty, the emotions boil up to the surface as soon as the conversation starts. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Emotions help guide our opinions and keep us true to who we are at our cores. …
As entrepreneurs, we’re always thinking of ways to make money. But most of the time, it’s not to become rich, but to become independent. We want to make our own money. And we want it to be sustainable, so we don’t have to rely on bosses and corporations to make our living. So does the money we make equate to …
Giving is inherently self-serving. Because when we give, we receive sometimes indescribable joy. Does this make giving selfish? On a recent volume of The Psychology of Entrepreneurship, I sat down with the co-founder of B1G1, Paul Dunn. Paul is the co-founder, along with Masami Sato, of B1G1, which stands for Buy 1 Give 1. This amazing company is both a …
The pandemic has changed the way the entire world does business. It’s been extremely hard for small and large companies alike. Some won’t survive. Some have had to completely revamp their business models. One thing is for certain, adapting is the only way to have a fighting chance during these unprecedented times. On a recent episode of Psychology of Entrepreneurship, …
The matriarch of the family often has the most interesting backstory. How many of us had a grandma that was the glue holding our family together? The one weaving the thread of our family’s tapestry, making it colorful and rich? Grandmothers are often the unsung heroes in so many of our stories. On a recent volume of Psychology of Entrepreneurship, …
We like to think that throughout our childhood, school teaches us all the things we need to succeed in life. Particularly from an academic perspective, we get schooled on all the essential subjects; maths, language, science, history, geography- but what about how to care for our emotions? I don’t know about you, but I can’t think of one time that …
Leonardo da Vinci said, “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” What does that mean? I think it means that in a world full of chaos, complication isn’t fancy, it’s counterproductive. On a recent volume of Psychology of Entrepreneurship, in a conversation with one of my oldest friends, Luke Coutinho, we got into the nitty-gritty of keeping it simple. Luke is the …
