October 8th, 2008 by admin
Luck is just another word for opportunity. Good luck is an opportunity that you are prepared for and bad luck is an opportunity that you are not.
For instance, if you feel lucky to have found the person you are dating/married to, you were probably prepared with the essentials to attract and maintain their interests. Conversely, if you feel like you got a unlucky break in your business, you were probably not prepared with the knowledge, resources and audacity to seize an opportunity.
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September 30th, 2008 by admin
I heard a quote once (of course I did :)) that goes, “Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers!” That has stuck with me since I heard it more than 8 years ago and has motivated to me to read and collect a library of hundreds of books. Reading IS important and is sadly overlooked for the power it has. I think there are 3 major benefits that reading offers us:
1. Reading helps you become a better communicator. What if you were the smartest person in the world or had the coolest, world-changing idea about something and you couldn’t explain it? You’d build it yourself right? Sure . . . but my bet is that anything you can do alone won’t be world-changing. Big ideas take big people. People being plural and people who need to understand your vision before they can add value. Reading exposes you to new vocabulary and new descriptors for common things in life. Reading adds more color to your conversation. Reading gives you more to talk about.
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June 23rd, 2008 by admin
There is a Japanese proverb that quips, “Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is a nightmare“. While one is just sad and the other is dangerous and scary to watch, both ends of this statement exist all the same.
But why? Why would you do either? Why dream a dream not worth going for? Why tease your heart by hope in vain? I don’t know how to answer that but people do it all the time (myself included). Maybe it’s about not letting the thought of doing something be ruined by actually trying and failing. Whatever the reason, it’s not a good excuse. Think about it . . . is it?
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March 20th, 2008 by admin
There’s something about us. And I do mean us as in an “us” versus “them” kind of way. Us as in the one’s who see the pain if staying the same as something infinitely worst than the pain of change and uncertainty. Us as in the one’s who would rather plant our own flag in the ground instead of defending someone else’s. Us – us as in a group of people who dare to predict the future because we are willing to write it.
Because we are entrepreneurs.
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December 20th, 2007 by admin
“All you have to do is jump!” This is the personal pep talk I have with myself almost every day. That is because I am convinced that my job is misusing my time and my talents. What’s more is that my dreams are very jealous and start to nag me when I don’t give them enough attention. Success takes time; measurable hours of working, talking, thinking, planning and executing. At my after-work, part-time pace, the journey seems to get longer and not shorter. I have to make a decision.
Oh yea, my name is Bryson and I am the CEO and co-founder of The 8trk Project, Inc.. Welcome to my business blog. I have decided to publish a business blog for a few reasons. One, someday I am going to write a book on responsible entrepreneurship. In writing a few things for our company blog, our business plan and marketing materials, I have watched my writing skills get better. I hope that as I pitch my thoughts to you from this page that that development will continue.
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November 20th, 2007 by admin
swag·ger 
/ˈswægər/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[swag-er]
- to walk or strut with a defiant or insolent air
- to boast or brag
- to bring, drive, force, etc., by blustering
- swaggering manner, conduct, or walk; ostentatious display of arrogance and conceit
Those who have met me would find this to be an unfitting description of how I carry myself. In some ways, that’s a good thing. However, there is an air about myself that I must admit - and embrace.
I have heard it said (usually by entrepreneurs so assume what you may) that it takes a certain kind of arrogance to be an entrepreneur. You need some bullheaded pride to drive you through the negativity. I have come to agree with that; although I am watchful not to dilute reality. Whether you think of Steve Jobs or Jay-Z, a huge part of their success (and appeal) is their defiance. Although it sounds like a simple ingredient to just add and stir . . . its not that simple.
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November 17th, 2007 by admin
Realizing that some of you may recognized the title, that is the coolness of Kanye West mispronouncing good morning on the open track of his recent album.
It’s is 9:15 and I am in Orlando, FL trying to rationalize why the hell am I spending money and relaxing when I have a launch schedule to meet. I came in yesterday from Miami where I was indeed taking steps to advance our business. I was at a social function headed up by my buddies at Publictivity. It was really good. I met some cool tech guys, some other entrepreneurs and an interesting drink called a Palmojito.
In an off-line conversation I had with Frank Astor of Publictivity, he talked a lot about balance. As entrepreneurs, we are mislead by the concept of hard work. Do you have to bust your ass? Absolutely, but particularly in the early phases of a start-up seem to be a thin line between hard work and burnout. Passion has to fuel you because progress is sometimes slow and hard to notice. And if you burn your passion, you’re gonna have a hell of a time getting back on track.
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