Dear Avid Fans of my Blog,
I have moved my blog to my company's website. Check out www.obsidianlaunch.com and click on the O-Blog section. Lot's of new stuff, and I am updating it very regularly.
Check it out!
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Donny Deutsch's The Big Idea with Yours Truly, MIke Michalowicz
A few people have asked me to post a video from one of the episodes I was on. I hope you find some value in the thoughts shared (plus my blatant self promotion).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAhDPGSh3Dc&feature=related
There are a few other episodes I was on that I will share down the road.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAhDPGSh3Dc&feature=related
There are a few other episodes I was on that I will share down the road.
Awesome Blog for College Entrepreneurs
When it comes to blogging I have found one of the best sources for collegiate entrepreneurs. It has regular fresh content, insightful information and inspiring stories. It is a great place to check out... http://www.college-startup.com/
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Write A Book!
I am writing my first book and am committed to having it printed by April. It is a lot of hard work, but even if I don't sell a single copy it has been the most rewarding experience of my life. As a result of writing my book, which is all about my entrepreneurial beliefs, I have already experienced the following:
1. I have met amazing, extraordinary people.
2. I have learned more about myself during this time than any other time in my life.
3. I have eaten more Clif Bars in one day, than a tri-athlete does in one month. I don't know if this is a good thing, but its a funny thing.
4. Have the courage to pursue self publishing. The more expensive, but potentially way more rewarding route.
5. I have learned and researched more than I did in four years of college.
6. I have grown. I have grown in so many ways, it is immeasurable.
I encourage you to do the same. And who's knows maybe you'll become famous and make money at it! OK, enough reading... go start writing.
1. I have met amazing, extraordinary people.
2. I have learned more about myself during this time than any other time in my life.
3. I have eaten more Clif Bars in one day, than a tri-athlete does in one month. I don't know if this is a good thing, but its a funny thing.
4. Have the courage to pursue self publishing. The more expensive, but potentially way more rewarding route.
5. I have learned and researched more than I did in four years of college.
6. I have grown. I have grown in so many ways, it is immeasurable.
I encourage you to do the same. And who's knows maybe you'll become famous and make money at it! OK, enough reading... go start writing.
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Indian Food is Spicy!
Last night I visited a friend of mine and his wife, who recently moved to the United States. She prepared an Indian dish that is popular in her home town. It was delicious, and it was HOT. I asked my friend and his wife what they thought of American foods, and they both responded that it was bland.
My friend, who has lived in the US for years and years now, often eats the traditional American mix of stuff (maybe he has even snuck a hamburger). He said that after a short period of dining exclusively American foods, he had an Indian meal. He said it burned the living (bad word) out of him. He continued to eat the food, and quick adjusted to the spicy heat. And within a few short weeks, he was calling the hot stuff... normal.
I am thinking, maybe there is a lesson in there. I had the Indian dish last night for the first time, and it was truly delicious. I couldn't stop eating it. It was HOT too... but if I continue to eat it every day (I brought home some of the left overs) I will adjust to the heat. In business there is things that we are fearful to do, because we know we are going to experience the heat. But if only we did do them would we find out that they are delicious. And if we stuck with it, the heat would become normal quickly.
Push yourself to try something new. A little bit of heat is good for you.
My friend, who has lived in the US for years and years now, often eats the traditional American mix of stuff (maybe he has even snuck a hamburger). He said that after a short period of dining exclusively American foods, he had an Indian meal. He said it burned the living (bad word) out of him. He continued to eat the food, and quick adjusted to the spicy heat. And within a few short weeks, he was calling the hot stuff... normal.
I am thinking, maybe there is a lesson in there. I had the Indian dish last night for the first time, and it was truly delicious. I couldn't stop eating it. It was HOT too... but if I continue to eat it every day (I brought home some of the left overs) I will adjust to the heat. In business there is things that we are fearful to do, because we know we are going to experience the heat. But if only we did do them would we find out that they are delicious. And if we stuck with it, the heat would become normal quickly.
Push yourself to try something new. A little bit of heat is good for you.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
College Startup - Graduate with a Profit
If there was anything I got out of college it was a hangover. I never thought about what the next stage of life would be, besides getting a 9 to 5 job. When reality slapped me in the face, I found that working for the man stinks. So... I left to start a company. If only I had tried that earlier, I would be farther along today.
Reflecting back it is clear to me the best time to start a business is while you are in school. You don't have to work a full time insane work schedule, and keep the grads up. But you can slowly ramp a business and learn as you go. And the distractions of school work (and parties) will force you to have a business, that to some degree, runs itself.
If you are in college and you have the entrepreneurial bug, don't wait. Do it now. Trust me... I have been there, and I didn't do that.
Reflecting back it is clear to me the best time to start a business is while you are in school. You don't have to work a full time insane work schedule, and keep the grads up. But you can slowly ramp a business and learn as you go. And the distractions of school work (and parties) will force you to have a business, that to some degree, runs itself.
If you are in college and you have the entrepreneurial bug, don't wait. Do it now. Trust me... I have been there, and I didn't do that.
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Collegiate Entrepreneurs Start Your Engines
Finals are coming to an end for this semester. If you are a senior, that gives you about 5 months until you hit the real world. And 5 months ain't a long time, but it is enough time to investigate launching your own business.
Check out this resource, it has a lot new material and links (plus articles from this BLOG): www.collegiateentrepreneur.com
If you plan on owning your own company, you can start now. Plus you can live off of your folks for a while to while you ramp up.
5 months and counting!
Check out this resource, it has a lot new material and links (plus articles from this BLOG): www.collegiateentrepreneur.com
If you plan on owning your own company, you can start now. Plus you can live off of your folks for a while to while you ramp up.
5 months and counting!
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