Many resolutions start with lose ten pounds or exercise more. Now, physical health is all fine and dandy. But what about our emotional and intellectual health?Maybe it could go something like this. . . Daily Vitamins for the Soul- Vitamin A equals Attitude A d...
The oddest part about this legend is that it is virtually unknown in Germany. Nobody knows where it came from, or who started it. Well known is the fact that the decorating of Christmas Trees with lights, ornaments, and tinsel originated in Germany, but unless the Pickle Tradition was practiced in a remote region of the fatherland, it is likely that the legend was created at least in part by Americans, perhaps of German descent. There are several stories floating around about how the tradition may have started.
In no particular order, here are some of the things that I had made note of. Choosing the path. . . in the beginning, my enthusiasm was very high (perhaps too high?) and I was chasing off on several different home-based business opportunities at the same time (exhibiting the dog in a meat market syndrome, I suppose) and not focusing my efforts enough to be successful at any single one of them. I finally reigned myself in and focused on a single work at home business opportunity. In other notes I find reference to emotional and/or psychological issues that I experienced and are probably typical for most people when starting a home based business.
Maybe someone you work with? Maybe a friend? Maybe a member of your family? Maybe the hot dog seller on the corner?Do they enjoy what they do? Now, obviously I cant know who youre thinking of, but I *can* tell you whether or not they enjoy what they do. (Ok, heres a clue, the answer begins with `Y and ends with `es). YES!They enjoy what they do, they do it for a reason, it is either on a path towards a goal, or it was the goal and they worked hard for it. Maybe the hot dog seller used to be a high flyer in the world of finance, but could no longer stomach the stress and the power politics.
Entrepreneurs always need additional capital for their company. Friends and family have already contributed, the company doesnt qualify for traditional bank loans, and venture capitalists arent interested. So what can an entrepreneur do? Look for an angel investor. Angel investors are private individuals who invest their own money. In contrast venture capitalists invest money they have raised from financial institutions and wealthy individuals. Angel investors fund more companies at an earlier stage with more dollars than any other kind of capital.