Leaving a lasting impact on those around you is easier than you think. The real question is, what kind of impact are you going to leave? In this volume of The Psychology of Entrepreneurship… Philip McKernan knows how to make an impact. Do you? I’m sure it won’t surprise you to learn that this volume is another snippet from one of …
71. Volume: Problem Solvers
There are currently many global problems that need solving. The sheer amount of suffering that goes on in the world can be so overwhelming that it’s hard to know where to begin. Human beings are innately selfish. We’ve evolved this way to survive. However, if we can slightly shift our perspective or leave our minds open to unique ideas, we …
70. Volume: Simon Cheng: Healer
Healing doesn’t have to only happen in the spiritual sense. There are so many ways to be a healer, in both your personal and professional life. Sometimes the only thing we need to do to start or facilitate the healing process is to listen. In this volume of The Psychology of Entrepreneurship… Simon Cheng didn’t set out to be a healer, …
69. Volume: George Wilkerson: Artist
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. An artist can grow immensely from playing on the feedback they receive. In this volume of The Psychology of Entrepreneurship… George Wilkerson has won numerous awards for his poetry and …
68. Volume: Rachel Luna: Equity
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 …
67. Volume: Kerwin Rae: Athlete
Being an entrepreneur is much like being a professional athlete. And when you’re an athlete, you have to be acutely aware of the status of both your physical and mental health. If you’re not practising self-care and taking time to nurture yourself, stress can easily take over. In business, self-awareness can mean the difference between success and burn-out. In this …
66. Volume: Katie Acheson: Youth Inclusion
We’re always told that young people are the future, yet we shut down their ideas as naive. What if it’s actually the opposite? The youth of today haven’t yet been moulded and trained in our tired old ways of thinking. Perhaps their fresh perspective is the key to the future. We should listen to the youth. In this volume of The …
65. Volume: Naveen Jain: Legacy
Sometimes as entrepreneurs, we get caught up in being known. Maybe you want to be known for your success, known for the money you make or known for the enterprise you build. But legacy isn’t about bank accounts or the number of times your name is mentioned in magazines. It’s about leaving the world a better place than you found …
64. Volume: Tessie Castillo: Accountability
It’s one thing to explore tough subjects, and it’s entirely another to dedicate your career to them. But once you’re aware of unfairness in the world, at what point do you have the responsibility to do something about it? We all need to take accountability for our actions. But we also need to hold people in power accountable for their …
63. Volume: Terry Robinson: Imprisonment
We hear a lot of metaphors thrown around about mental imprisonment. And those are certainly easy to make if you haven’t stepped foot into an actual prison. But maybe hearing those types of thoughts from an actual prisoner, say one on death row, could really help put things into perspective. This is The Psychology of Entrepreneurship, I’m Ronsley Vaz. This uniquely …