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[blondebeardtheparent]

Captain’s log

Stardate 2024.03.18

Day 29

Including weekends, it has been over a month since we started homeschooling.  I do not regret it.  I’m healthier; my boys are healthier.  We’ve learned a lot and had fun doing it.  I finished reading another book this weekend: Entreleadership by Dave Ramsey.  I can’t say that I agree with him entirely, but I appreciate his candor and drive to be both successful and principled.  

Our homeschooling friends get back at the end of the week.  I think everyone will be happier then.  

Both boys are rather whiny this morning.  Simon is in his I-can’t-do-it-I’m-going-to-quit mode.  He’s doing art, and he’s frustrated because his project won’t stand up like it’s supposed to because the paper is too thin.  It irritates me because he doesn't want to fix it; he just wants it to work regardless of little things like physics. I told him to go take a break, then he argued with me about that.  It escalated to the point that I screamed, “GO TAKE A BREAK!” “Fine!  So annoying!”

Sigh.  I swear this kid was born a teenager.

Isaac’s computer is having VPN issues and keeps freezing on him. “The computer is stuck agaaaaaaain.”  I get it—it’s frustrating, but I can only take so many problems before my coffee kicks in.  He was much more agreeable when I suggested break time.  

So here I am writing while the room is quiet.  I need to go fix the computer and get my coffee before break time is over.  

[artichokespectre]

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[top10find]

Best Books for Running a Small Business: Insights for Success

Running a small business is both exhilarating and challenging. Whether you're just starting or looking to refine your strategy, books can be a treasure trove of wisdom. The best books for running a small business don’t just provide strategies; they offer stories, frameworks, and tools to help you navigate the entrepreneurial landscape. Here’s a curated list of must-read books that cover everything from leadership and finance to marketing and innovation.

The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber Why It’s a Must-Read: Gerber tackles one of the biggest myths in entrepreneurship: that technical skill automatically translates to business success. This book guides you on how to work on your business, not just in it. Key Takeaway: Create systems and processes that allow your business to run smoothly without relying solely on you.

Profit First by Mike Michalowicz Why It’s a Game-Changer: Managing finances is a common challenge for small business owners. Michalowicz presents a simple yet revolutionary way to prioritize profit, ensuring your business remains financially healthy. Key Takeaway: Allocate profits before expenses to ensure your business is always in the green.

Good to Great by Jim Collins Why It’s Essential: This classic delves into what separates good companies from great ones. Though it’s often geared toward larger businesses, the principles can be adapted for small enterprises. Key Takeaway: Focus on disciplined people, thought, and action to create sustained success.

Start with Why by Simon Sinek Why It Resonates: Understanding your "why" is crucial for driving both personal motivation and team alignment. Sinek’s insights are invaluable for small business owners looking to build a purpose-driven brand. Key Takeaway: People buy why you do what you do, not just what you sell.

The Lean Startup by Eric Ries Why Entrepreneurs Love It: If you're launching a business or a new product, this book introduces the concept of building and iterating quickly. It emphasizes experimentation over elaborate planning. Key Takeaway: Test your ideas quickly and pivot based on feedback to avoid costly mistakes.

Atomic Habits by James Clear Why It’s Powerful: Success in business often hinges on small, consistent habits. This book provides actionable strategies to help you and your team build habits that compound into big results. Key Takeaway: Focus on incremental improvements to create significant change over time.

Blue Ocean Strategy by W. Chan Kim & Renée Mauborgne Why It’s Revolutionary: Learn how to create uncontested market space and make competition irrelevant. This book is perfect for small business owners aiming to innovate and differentiate. Key Takeaway: Shift your focus from competing in crowded markets to creating new opportunities.

EntreLeadership by Dave Ramsey Why It’s Valuable: This book combines entrepreneurship with leadership, providing practical advice for managing teams and building a thriving culture. Key Takeaway: Strong leadership is the foundation of a successful small business.

Shoe Dog by Phil Knight Why It’s Inspiring: Phil Knight’s memoir chronicles the creation of Nike, offering insights into the grit, setbacks, and breakthroughs of building a global brand. Key Takeaway: Persistence and adaptability are key to overcoming entrepreneurial challenges.

Crushing It! by Gary Vaynerchuk Why It’s Relatable: Vaynerchuk shows how small business owners can harness the power of personal branding and social media to grow their ventures. Key Takeaway: Authenticity and storytelling can set your business apart in the digital age.

Final Thoughts Books are a powerful tool for personal and professional growth. The best books for running a small business equip you with strategies, inspiration, and practical tools. Whether it’s mastering financial management, honing leadership skills, or embracing innovation, these titles provide a comprehensive foundation for success.

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Thrive in All Weather—Think Like A Sailboat Captain

Thrive in All Weather—Think Like A Sailboat Captain

(HT to Seth Godin and the “EntreLeadership” Podcast) If you’re piloting a sailboat, you don’t care in which direction the wind blows. All that matters is that the wind is blowing. If you have wind, you can adjust your sails and steer the boat in the direction you wish to go. Only when there’s no wind are you actually stuck. If we adopt this same thinking in our work and personal lives, we’ll…

[100dad]

We went debt free in 2015. Attended @entreleadership in 2016. Paid off the house in 2017. Retired in 2019. Traveling the country living like noone else since 2020. Hanging out south of Nashville for the week and stopped to see @daveramsey and @ramsey.solutions @leighorendorf thanks for the great hospitality. Entreleadership gave us some great insight into ways to improve our operations and culture. #debtfreecommunity #debtfree #entreleadership #daveramsey #Nashville #franklin (at Ramsey Solutions) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWZOm1nrMj0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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When It’s Time To Let Them Go

When It’s Time To Let Them Go

I believe a company shouldn’t have employees, they should have teammates. I also believe that leadership should invest time, money, and energy into their team. I believe leadership should focus on helping each team member see their value to the company or organization. I believe a successful company has a team that works toward common goals and is passionate about said goals. However, what…

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Good evening! Hope you’ve had a wonderful day! What do you like to do to wind down and relax? I love reading books! Right now I’m reading #retireinspired by @chrishogan360 and also #entreleadership by @daveramsey I also love reading fantasy books, like the inheritance series and the Lord of the rings. Always fun to exercise the imagination when relaxing. So what do you do to relax? What do you do to wind down? Read? Watch movies? Go on a walk? Have a bonfire? We all need to make sure to take time for ourselves to rest and relax and clear our mind. Be sure to set time aside to do this every week, if not every day. You need to take care of yourself to be able to take care of other people. You are awesome! God knows it, and so should you! . . . . . . . . . #tranquilitytuesday #affirmationscoffee #rest #relax #clearyourmind #clearyourhead #takecareofyourself #books #bookshelf #selflove #selfcare #entrepreneur #startup #smallbusiness #affirmations #affirmation #dailyaffirmations #dailyaffirmation #lifecoach #financialcoach #pashfam #passionplanner #author #writer #blog #blogger https://www.instagram.com/p/CEVMj1RJ5G0/?igshid=1588pk2icwpz4

[blondebeardtheparent]

Captain’s Log

Stardate 2024.03.06

Day 21

It’s a soggy day.  The humidity is 64% which means hanging clothes to dry is mission impossible.  I’m feeling somewhat scattered this morning, and the boys are as well.  Simon just said, “I’m sick of just looking at the screen.  I want to write something on paper or look at the board.”

I understand the complaint, but I’m not sure what to do about it.  I know that whenever I try to “teach” my children anything, it becomes a game to see who can exhaust my patience faster.  Aside from photography, lessons with daddy quickly catch fire and enter a tailspin of bad feelings for everyone.  Maybe we will try the art museum this afternoon and see how that goes.

No leads on my future direction and no photo sales yet, even at the discounted price.  Not sure if that means people don’t need art as much as they need a Big Mac or if I am just not good at marketing.  I’m trying to appeal to people’s desire to support something uplifting on social media, but it seems like that is not an effective motivator.  Hard to compete with videos of buxom young women testing the physics of amusement park rides.  Sigh.  

I’m reading Entreleadership at the moment, and I love Dave Ramsey’s idea of a momentum theorem. His idea is that Focused integrity over Time, multiplied by God equals unstoppable Momentum.  I hope he’s right because I’m pushing, but right now my business is displaying inertia more than anything.    

[thetonycross]

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#entreleadership is for the #entrepreneur + #servant #leader started by @daveramsey to help business owners run their business by biblical + practical principles. •• Message of hope tonight at 6pm central https://is-tracking-link-api-prod.appspot.com/api/v1/click/4643428340858880/5630667689820160 •• #entreleader #leadership #servantleadership #businessowner #smallbusiness #difficulttimes #message #hope #daveramsey #floorrescue #covid (at FloorRescue) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-uccCrl6Dq/?igshid=1s2elex3fi6sb

[humanengineers]

Don’t Pretend You’re Purpose Driven | Simon Sinek at Entreleadership 2019 Source | YouTube | Simon Sinek Simon is an unshakable optimist who believes in a bright future and our ability to build it together.

[tipsyartist]

Today is #womensentrepreneurshipday and I am so proud of our company Tipsy Artist and our beautiful mission to bring healing, relaxation and fun to so many wonderful humans through creativity!! So Thankful and even more determined to rise to new and glorious heights of success!! . . . . . . . . . . . #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurlife #entrepreneurs #entreleadership #tipsyartist #tipsyart #artteacher #workshops #fundraising #fundraiser #humanresources #hr (at VFW POST 5263) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5EATLmh1PS/?igshid=cw0wvt1qs6l0

[davebrownrunyourlife]

NEW podcast episode is up. “Ryan Weaver ( @ryanweavercountry )- The Patriotic Voice of the PBR” . Visit link in bio or Americansnippets.com/podcast to listen to the episode. Please enjoy! . #entreleadership #neverquit #pursueyourpassion #makeitmatter #podcast #podcastlife #podcaster #americansnippets https://www.instagram.com/p/B4SE9uxljp2/?igshid=np5qh84x98mn