It’s easy to get distracted with the details of our everyday work lives and lose focus on what really matters. Office and workplace politics and inconsiderate bosses and fellow employees tend to bring about negative thoughts and consequences which can affect our jobs. Here are a few tips on being a Fivestar employee.
“Entrepreneurs are risk takers, willing to roll the dice with their money or reputation on the line in support of an idea or enterprise. They willingly assume responsibility for the success or failure of a venture and are answerable for all its facets. The buck not only stops at their desks, it starts there too.”
~ Victor Kiam, CEO of Remington
Self-knowledge has always been the key to preparing for competition. Knowledge of your attributes, abilities, interests, strengths, weaknesses, and traits is essential to riding the front end of the wave of change into the new century.
Few of you have ever heard of Ron Wayne. A lot of you have used the products that stem from his creation. All of you need to know his story because it’s a warning to all of us. Basically, Ron was afraid. Afraid that the payoff wasn’t going to be worth the work. So he quit. And missed out on billions.
I once heard a man say—and have quoted it often, “One idea can make you an income for the rest of your life.” That is certainly true—if and only if—the idea has a strategy.
Emmitt Smith has run past legends, danced with stars and posed for the sculptor crafting his Hall of Fame bust. He’s built upon his athletic talents by working hard, seizing opportunities and reaching out to others for advice when he needed it.
The rule is no new debt.
Dear Dave,
My wife wants to go back to school to complete her degree. Right now, we’re on Baby Step 2 of your plan, and we’re about 12 months away from being debt-free, except for our house. Should we work the budget to cash flow her going back to [...]
For some, Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, a long holiday weekend to head to the beach or fire up the grill. I sincerely hope that Americans attach a deeper meaning to this unique holiday.
In the current economic climate the job market has become increasingly volatile; therefore, just showing up is not enough, we have to set ourselves apart from our peers. Keeping the edge is important.
