You might think Entrepreneur and Endurance are synonyms and it can certainly appear that way from the outside. But there is a very specific zone where endurance is truly defined and tested in building a business. It is called the "Valley of Death".
Read MoreA terrific book has been written by Techstars leaders, Brad Feld and David Cohen titled, Do More Faster. The book synthesizes the key ingredients necessary to start and scale a business and reduce the risk of failure. I have been thinking a lot about that title recently since I have made a pledge this year to actually Do Less Faster. Part of me feels like I am shortchanging my goals but I think the opposite is true. Why will doing less make me more successful this year and why might you want to consider it as well?
Read MoreI am a pretty open book. I think if you met me you would see quickly that my agenda is to “grow the pie”* of opportunity, not necessarily take more slices than you. I think it makes a lot of people uncomfortable or skeptical. I don’t know if it has made me a stronger leader yet because the world can be pretty unforgiving if you don’t look out for #1. I’ve tried to live my life with a “grow the pie” strategy but it’s really hard. Why?
Read MoreI had the pleasure last week on 10/22/14 to present at a Startup Week event here in Seattle along with one of my great friends, Andy Liu. It is always enjoyable sharing stories from the trenches of what it has taken to move the ball forward at EveryMove on an idea, a purpose, and a passion. Entrepreneurship is full of bumps of bruises and each one gives me strength to be smarter the next time around. After many years I'm convinced that the skills to be a successful entrepreneur are not innate. They are learned through many years of relentless pursuit. I've put together a Haiku Deck to share my perspective.
Read MoreIn August 2016 I ran a 70 mile race in the Canadian Cascades called the Fat Dog 70. It was a hot day, running at elevation and the run would take over 21 hours. I took my phone with me and shot some video along the journey. It shows the high highs and the low lows. There is so much I learn about myself on these runs and most of all I learn to dig deep and know that when I'm in my darkest moment, I keep moving because it will get better. Check out this video to see the real story.
Read MoreMore and more people are hitting the streets to run in America. Last year, over 20 million people participated in an organized race which is up 300% since 1990. Did you know that 45 million pairs of running shoes were purchased in 2013? While pavement running has lots of benefits if you really want to find your flow and challenge yourself, hit the trails.
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