As I’ve written in the past, I think entrepreneurs should have self-compassion as part of their arsenal, given the many ups and downs at a start-up. I’ve seen companies do well and not well at all. But, it’s the ones “in the middle”–the ones going sideways, for a long, long time–that tests entrepreneurs’ mettle and
Category: Personal
Blogging and Personal Authenticity
Frankly, I held off on blogging because of fear. What would people think about my writing? What if I ran out of things to say? Would it create pressure and become like “work”? I decided to blog ultimately after reading Walter Isaacson’s Steve Jobs biography. I felt it was a bit sad that Jobs rushed
How to Buy Happiness
I’ve blogged openly about how my wife and I donate to charity. For me, giving away 10% of our pre-tax income each year was uncomfortable during the early years of our marriage, when we had little income. But, my wife felt strongly about it, and over time, I learned to deal with it. Now, I
Sunday Dates with My Children
It is Sunday morning. I’ve been up since 5.30 am. I wish my body would let me sleep in, but as I get older, I’m finding it won’t. A major benefit of rising with the sun is doing what I’m doing now. Hanging out at a coffee shop, planning our Sunday dinner menu (tonight’s menu
What Is a Parent’s ‘Mission’?
Since writing the post about parental “best practices,” I’ve received quite a few emails from others about the topic, as well as parenting in general. All this made me wonder about goals. I mean, companies have goals, and so, why not parents? I’ve also been thinking a lot about homework and grades. Man, my kids get
For Tyler (and Joy Covey)
Dear Tyler, I don’t know you, but I already care for you. I’m writing because your mother helped me, and I want to “pay it forward.” How difficult it must be right now for you, at 8 years-old, to have your mother pass away so suddenly. My heart goes out to you. I wish there was something I