By Julian Hall
Until recently, the words “balanced” and “entrepreneur” were rarely found in the same sentence. However, equilibrium is indeed required for business success and enjoyment on the road to get there – just ask Richard Branson.
So you ate that holiday cookie! Then what Did you eat all the rest and abandon your diet And have more the next day Whether it’s a cookie, a lost sale, or a bitter dose of negative feedback, the same result occurs all too often… one mistake and people tell themselves, “I can’t. I quit.”
Former England basketball player turned business advisor John Dabrowski shares his ten top tips for entrepreneurs to develop world-class mental resilience.
Marcus Weston spoke to Real Business about how he went from high-flying investment banker to a Kabbalah teacher helping entrepreneurs find a different way to do business.
It’s always fascinated me when people say they hate their job. There are so many careers out there, and so much time is spent at work that it just isn’t necessary to spend your life in a role that you don’t enjoy.
When people talk to young, aspiring entrepreneurs they often ask what innovative and new-age idea they’ve masterminded, expecting a revolutionary response that breaks the mould and changes the way we see the world.
There are many rewards to being an entrepreneur, from seeing ideas you are passionate about come to life, to controlling your working hours and financial benefits, which is why so many people in the UK become their own boss – or have the ambition to do so. Of course inspiration and passion on their own are not enough and success in your own venture is not a foregone conclusion.
While winning the game’s most prestigious trophy in 2003 probably ranks pretty highly on former professional rugby player Josh Lewsey’s CV, he’s also got a stint in the army, a post-grad in law and positions at Citi Group and PwC to impress with.
Through the analysis of businesses such as Amazon, Google, LinkedIn and Etsy, Pinak Vedalankar, director of technology at SapientNitro, revealed three ingredients needed to create a successful company.
By Jean Martin
The Queen has hit a historical milestone in becoming the longest reigning British monarch – a position previously held by her great-great grandmother Queen Victoria. In her role as the head of the UK’s largest family firm for over 63 years, she has overseen dramatic changes in how it is run and her leadership style has evolved in tune with the times.
