One hundred $100 decisions
Projects go over budget because of the one hundred $100 decisions we make, not the two $5,000 decisions.
Entrepreneurship
Scarcity vs. Abundance
“The tighter you squeeze, the less you have.” - Thomas Merton
How do you measure growth?
When I was starting out as a business owner, a successful entrepreneur who had just sold his business told me “You’re either growing or you’re dying”. It was horrible advice for me at the time.
Alpinists and entrepreneurs
I’ve been fortunate to get to know some alpine climbers who have turned into entrepreneurs and I find that they are uniquely qualified to become excellent entrepreneurs.
Structure - Process - Tools
I have this notecard on my desk to keep my priorities aligned while running my company. My new framework for growing the business is based on this 3-word hierarchy.
What is unmeasurable is what makes us remarkable
“The things we can’t measure might be far more valuable to our businesses than the things we can” - Bernadette Jiwa