Monday, October 19, 1987… the day the stock market crashed… was also my first day as a full time consulting engineer with the company I confounded. The crash was scary, but we obviously survived. Now we just reminisce that the first day in business was the worst day in business. It has been better ever […]
Just finished reading this book. A great resource for anyone (including consultants and wannabe consultants) seeking financial freedom along with occupational freedom. This is the latest book by Dr. Thomas Stanley, author of the bestsellers The Millionaire Next Door and The Millionaire Mind. Unlike too many financial guides with their special formulas on getting rich, […]
Life is way to short and goes by way too fast. Or, as Bob Parson, the founder GoDaddy says, “We’re not here for a long time, we’re here for a good time!” ” See Rule 16. Good advice from a very successful businessman (twice over) who also enjoys life!
Teaching can be a great lead generator. It is how I got started in consulting over thirty years ago, and it continues to a nice source of business and income today. Here are five good reasons to consider teaching. 1 – You can begin right away. You don’t need to do extensive marketing or build […]
To be avoided at all costs! Your credibility and reputation depend on avoiding even the hint of a conflict of interest. Your primary responsibility is to your client. Period. No ifs — ands — or buts. Keep your mouth shut about their business, and protect their proprietary information. If something just doesn’t feel right, then […]
Been a while since I did a resource review. For this month, I’ve selected the Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin. It seems appropriate, since happiness (as in job/career satisfaction )is a common goal for those making a JumpToConsulting. Recently picked this book up at the Omaha airport (Go Huskers…) Although vaguely aware of the book […]
