Scott Gerber On 10 Principles For Young Entrepreneurs - Views - Portfolio.com
Being 64 and an "Old People", I so believe this to be true and these points have been long a mantra of mine.
In fact, I often encourage young folks to pick up the chant and go forth. Be I damned or forgiven, as I seen the "benefits" of education years ago, I also seen the down side as I traveled the world.
1) Wages went down
2) Unnecessary division, strife, and competition were pushed hard by upper management to control the work force that no longer was strongly organized, either by Unions or Common Goals and Environments. Greed became the motivator and as new entries came on hire, it was either board the vessel or stay on the dock.
3) And now, since I am on the subject the Medical Profession also contributed to this strife, falling wages, and soon having grads pondering where they went wrong.
4) There is always a need for entrepreneurs and blue collar workers in the world. Someone has to find a need for progress (it is usually a blue collar worker, by the way), someone to design and manufacture it, and someone to make it work.
5) One of the new mantras is to start a company doing what you are good at or know best. I think this may be wrong, because doing what you like should be an outlet for stress. Perhaps what you know best should be included in the relaxation category.
6) So, what do you do? Look around every where for needs, a better or cheaper way of delivery a service you yourself might use.
7) then, you do not need to go it alone, surround yourself with knowledgeable people of all ages who you can share your concerns and future profits with.
8) Facebook and Google type things are rarer than Ruthenium, as are "professional athletes" (That always strikes me as a conundrum).
9) Now, you need to think slow and steady, pump money back into the business, out in those on godly hours that the young can do (I still frequently work 80 plus hours for weeks at a time to satisfy a client), live modestly, do relax and socialize, and constantly look for the new opportunity. I have found them, as I still do in some of the most unusual conservations, news articles, and situations.
10) Don't forget what you may perceive as low tech; those businesses have been around for ages, always will be, and you will find a lot more young entrepreneurs entering those fields.
11) Go forth and succeed, I have faith in you!
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Quality
Properly ideated, correctly implemented, and wisely performed Quality is the major profit center for any company wishing to succeed.
Kudos to the old denizens of Possum Hollow and the ones who lived on top of the hill.
"If it ain't broke don't fix" and "Don't reinvent the wheel"
Seriously, the old timers from all walks of life on old PA Route 80 or now PA 286, where I grew up, had the real skinny on the Quality Concept.
I carry those taught bits with me today as I successfully meander my way through the world I know as 3rd Party Inspection.
All of my peers, mentors, and associates from my youth constantly come back in fond memory reminding me of the basic concepts of life, integrity, grace, and values.
We made our deals on a handshake and honored them.
The heirs of this training know who they are and probably still mourn for that simple, but almost perfect way of dealing in the world.
You know who you are.
Who would have ever thought that a shy guy from The Hollow would have ever been privileged to travel the world and meet some of the people I have met.
It was the values taught, cherished, and honored back in the 1950's and 1960's.
In long overdue tribute, I recognize those mentors. May we fondly remember a bit of them every waking day.
The originals and mentors in My life and Yours may now all be gone, let us reinstate the tradition. I know that with the new technical school we are prepping back in the area of The Hollow will continue the concept of integrity.
Kudos to the old denizens of Possum Hollow and the ones who lived on top of the hill.
"If it ain't broke don't fix" and "Don't reinvent the wheel"
Seriously, the old timers from all walks of life on old PA Route 80 or now PA 286, where I grew up, had the real skinny on the Quality Concept.
I carry those taught bits with me today as I successfully meander my way through the world I know as 3rd Party Inspection.
All of my peers, mentors, and associates from my youth constantly come back in fond memory reminding me of the basic concepts of life, integrity, grace, and values.
We made our deals on a handshake and honored them.
The heirs of this training know who they are and probably still mourn for that simple, but almost perfect way of dealing in the world.
You know who you are.
Who would have ever thought that a shy guy from The Hollow would have ever been privileged to travel the world and meet some of the people I have met.
It was the values taught, cherished, and honored back in the 1950's and 1960's.
In long overdue tribute, I recognize those mentors. May we fondly remember a bit of them every waking day.
The originals and mentors in My life and Yours may now all be gone, let us reinstate the tradition. I know that with the new technical school we are prepping back in the area of The Hollow will continue the concept of integrity.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Friday, October 1, 2010
Oil players move towards Iran exit - Upstream Online
Imperialism and threat at it's greatest. It is so sad to see other nations backing down from their moral and economic stances because of posturing and political correctness.
Oil players move towards Iran exit - Upstream Online
Oil players move towards Iran exit - Upstream Online
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Things to do for Myself!!
Hopefully life slows down as I grow and delegate more than before.
So, it is time to try new things and get back to old loves.
1) Reading more, I always read and I will continue reading something from every genre, every year.
2) Take a course in Classic Latin, something I should have done in high school but didn't. Reading and working with the Romance languages from Romanian to Portuguese, I feel a great need to understand their roots.
3) Continue my metal sculpture, maybe even open a small studio for personal gratification. And, teach these skills to anyone who really shows an interest.
4) After years of traveling, really get back to my Appalachian roots and learn more about the byways from Kentucky to W. PA.
5) Enjoy my new Kentucky home and my old Pennsylvania one, reconnect with old friends and acquaintances and make many new ones.
6) Volunteer, continue a past tradition of storytelling, give of my time, and listen when someone needs it.
7) Start that online or even classroom training school I have threatened to do for quite a few years to teach my skills and share the nuances that I have discovered that made me a success.
8) Revisit Bangkok and share with good friends I have met, relax, and enjoy the Thai culture. ( I will stay away from the Bar girls, I promise lol)
9) Take time for vacations in places like Brasil, Peru, Australia, China, Taiwan, and Italy, places I have worked and also made many great friends. Time to relax with no pressures of schedules.
10) Dang, and anything else that strikes my fancy or comes about on a whim.
So, it is time to try new things and get back to old loves.
1) Reading more, I always read and I will continue reading something from every genre, every year.
2) Take a course in Classic Latin, something I should have done in high school but didn't. Reading and working with the Romance languages from Romanian to Portuguese, I feel a great need to understand their roots.
3) Continue my metal sculpture, maybe even open a small studio for personal gratification. And, teach these skills to anyone who really shows an interest.
4) After years of traveling, really get back to my Appalachian roots and learn more about the byways from Kentucky to W. PA.
5) Enjoy my new Kentucky home and my old Pennsylvania one, reconnect with old friends and acquaintances and make many new ones.
6) Volunteer, continue a past tradition of storytelling, give of my time, and listen when someone needs it.
7) Start that online or even classroom training school I have threatened to do for quite a few years to teach my skills and share the nuances that I have discovered that made me a success.
8) Revisit Bangkok and share with good friends I have met, relax, and enjoy the Thai culture. ( I will stay away from the Bar girls, I promise lol)
9) Take time for vacations in places like Brasil, Peru, Australia, China, Taiwan, and Italy, places I have worked and also made many great friends. Time to relax with no pressures of schedules.
10) Dang, and anything else that strikes my fancy or comes about on a whim.
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