by Mike | Nov 3, 2013 | It is a Journey |
Be Careful chasing your passion.
Do Not Chase Your Passion For Business Success
Do not chase your passion for business success. It may work out that the two can be the same, but be a little more objective when you start considering the type of business you may want to start. For anyone wanting to start a business, so much has been written about “follow your passion”. Most people should not rely on finding their passion, then trying to make that an economic business. Do not chase your passion for business success. You should work hard and collect skills. Chasing a passion is way (more…)
by Mike | Oct 26, 2013 | Recommended Reading |
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To Be Born Poor Does’t Mean You’ll Always Be Poor
Andrew Carnegie was born in Scotland to a poor family, and his education ended after just a few years when his family came to the United States. He was poor, but very ambitious.
How He Got Started
The very short version of his success is that he looked for opportunity and took it at every level of his life. He moved up quickly in the railroad
(more…) by Mike | Oct 2, 2013 | Getting a job, It is a Journey, Million in the Bank, Starting Out |
I thought my book, One Million in the Bank would appeal to professionals trying to take the next step financially. However, the community consists of people from every economic level and many of the questions from my One Million in the Bank G+ Community seem to be more basic. This means a future millionaire just needs a job for now. Here is a recent question to the community: (more…)
by Mike | Sep 20, 2013 | Finding Money, Venture Capital |
Presentations were made to investors and judges at the Rice Venture Forum.
Attending a venture forum last week at the Energy and Clean Technology Venture Forum presented to me a number of great opportunities. This was held at Rice University in Houston, where about 250 other people and I heard 35 start-ups each give a 5 minute pitch. They were all looking for money ($350,000 to $30,000,000) and strategic partners. These events to me are always fascinating and mentally stimulating. While most of the presenters are still trying to find the money they need for their venture, a few have made it and it is their second or third project. (more…)
by Mike | Sep 17, 2013 | Business ownership, Goals, It is a Journey, Million in the Bank, Planning, Starting Out, wealth |
One of my new missions in life is to help as many people as possible to become millionaires or at least to be better off financially. Money is not everything, but it really gives so much freedom to ones life. Plus by helping people to become millionaires more wealth is being created and this will lift all of society. Wealth is not a zero sum game. Wealth can be created and added to society. (more…)
