3 Ways to Deal With the Anxiety of Being an Entrepreneur
In 2016, I decided that I was going to own my own business—I was going to become an entrepreneur. This has been both the best decision I’ve ever made and the worst. They say “running a business is hard,” but it’s difficult for most people to conceptualize what that actually means. And when I talk to people about what I do and they say, “That sounds really hard,” they usually think the “hard” part is one of the following: They’re partially right. read more at success.com
As Your Company Evolves, What Happens to Employees Who Don’t?
Much of the conversation around company fit assumes that it’s a concrete concept: Round pegs go in round holes and, once they’ve found the right spot, stay there. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. What if a round peg develops sharp corners, or a round hole expands over time? People and the needs they fulfill evolve constantly, especially in small companies that grow very quickly. A good fit isn’t just about putting the right person in the right seat, but about putting them there at the right time. read more at hbr.org
How your personality affects your relationship – Business Insider
Rebels and obligers go together like bread and butter. Paramount Pictures There are lots of things that determine a couple’s long-term compatibility — their values, their goals, their idea of fun, their commitment to work. Add to that list “how they respond to expectations.” It’s a rather nebulous and highly unsexy term that turns out to be a big predictor of who you’ll be attracted to. That’s according to Gretchen Rubin, the bestselling author of multiple books including, most recently, “The Four Tendencies.” read more at businessinsider.com
5 Reasons Why People are Unproductive at Work – Michael Hyatt
According to a recent FlexJobs survey, the number could be as low as 7 percent. Many more said they get some things done at the office “because it’s not an option to leave.” Whatever the number of highly focused workers is, it’s too low. In the massive State of the American Workplace report, Gallup found that only 33 percent of workers are significantly engaged at work. Whatever the number of highly focused workers is, it’s too low. In the massive State of the American Workplace report, Gallup found that only 33 percent of workers are significantly engaged at work. read more at michaelhyatt.com