Comments on: The Catalyst for Success http://entrepreneur.northstarthinktank.com/business/the-catalyst-for-success/ Northstar Thinktank Entrepreneurs Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:39:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Jamal Mcnear http://entrepreneur.northstarthinktank.com/business/the-catalyst-for-success/#comment-1057 Jamal Mcnear Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:28:56 +0000 http://entrepreneur.northstarthinktank.com/?p=406#comment-1057 Nice one! If I could write like this I would be well chuffed. The more I see articles of such quality as this (which is rare), the more I think there could be a future for the Web. Keep it up, as it were. Nice one! If I could write like this I would be well chuffed. The more I see articles of such quality as this (which is rare), the more I think there could be a future for the Web. Keep it up, as it were.

]]> By: Kim http://entrepreneur.northstarthinktank.com/business/the-catalyst-for-success/#comment-837 Kim Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:56:59 +0000 http://entrepreneur.northstarthinktank.com/?p=406#comment-837 Great article! I agree with you and would like to add that new enterprenuer should keep their ego in the closet and always seek and listen to the views or opinions from those pioneer or experienced ones. There are always a lesson to learn, if its not how they succeed then it is how they failed and this would be a lesson for not making the same mistakes, that would eventually lead us to success. But I totally agree that we have to have the guts to take risk and the persistency as well as the determination to succeed. Great article! I agree with you and would like to add that new enterprenuer should keep their ego in the closet and always seek and listen to the views or opinions from those pioneer or experienced ones. There are always a lesson to learn, if its not how they succeed then it is how they failed and this would be a lesson for not making the same mistakes, that would eventually lead us to success.

But I totally agree that we have to have the guts to take risk and the persistency as well as the determination to succeed.

]]> By: jeff http://entrepreneur.northstarthinktank.com/business/the-catalyst-for-success/#comment-827 jeff Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:41:59 +0000 http://entrepreneur.northstarthinktank.com/?p=406#comment-827 Jeff, thanks for the email. I'll share my favorite quote on risk...I heard it on the Big Idea and it's pretty simple. "The biggest risk of all (in life) is not taking one." Or, put in another way, "The ultimate risk is not chasing your dreams". I kept referring to this in mid-2008 as I wrestled with the idea to leave a very comfortable family business to start my own business. I did chose to do this and it's going to be the best decision I ever made. Thanks for sharing your insight. JS Jeff, thanks for the email. I’ll share my favorite quote on risk…I heard it on the Big Idea and it’s pretty simple. “The biggest risk of all (in life) is not taking one.” Or, put in another way, “The ultimate risk is not chasing your dreams”. I kept referring to this in mid-2008 as I wrestled with the idea to leave a very comfortable family business to start my own business. I did chose to do this and it’s going to be the best decision I ever made. Thanks for sharing your insight.

JS

]]> By: Alejandro http://entrepreneur.northstarthinktank.com/business/the-catalyst-for-success/#comment-598 Alejandro Tue, 30 Dec 2008 01:24:26 +0000 http://entrepreneur.northstarthinktank.com/?p=406#comment-598 Dear Jeff, thanks for your message, I totally agree with your comments. In fact I am starting a quite innovative business-health supplements made from china, a great mexican seed (I am Mexican and live in Mexico City, but lived in the US because of my Grad studies in Monterey and Stanford). Any way, I have a slight idea you have an internet system for sales success is that correct? Does that apply to any particular business sector or region? Cordially, Alejandro Dear Jeff, thanks for your message, I totally agree with your comments. In fact I am starting a quite innovative business-health supplements made
from china, a great mexican seed (I am Mexican and live in Mexico City, but lived in the US because of my Grad studies in Monterey and Stanford).

Any way, I have a slight idea you have an internet system for sales success is that correct? Does that apply to any particular business sector
or region?

Cordially,
Alejandro

]]> By: deirdre pigott http://entrepreneur.northstarthinktank.com/business/the-catalyst-for-success/#comment-597 deirdre pigott Tue, 30 Dec 2008 01:22:20 +0000 http://entrepreneur.northstarthinktank.com/?p=406#comment-597 I have been subjected to this problem. It has affected my dreams tremendously, and because of these two reasons, I have remained in a stagnant position that I hate. I would be happy to receive insights from you, on how I could develop my dreams. Thank you very kindly. I have been subjected to this problem. It has affected my dreams tremendously, and because of these two reasons, I have remained in a stagnant position that I hate. I would be happy to receive insights from you, on how I could develop my dreams. Thank you very kindly.

]]> By: Satinder J Singh http://entrepreneur.northstarthinktank.com/business/the-catalyst-for-success/#comment-596 Satinder J Singh Tue, 30 Dec 2008 01:21:25 +0000 http://entrepreneur.northstarthinktank.com/?p=406#comment-596 Hi Jeff ! I could not agree more about the elements of success being RISK & PERSEVERANCE. But what to do when sometimes on the way you start feeling that one, maybe,is being taken for a ride! With kind regards, Satinder J Singh Hi Jeff !

I could not agree more about the elements of success being RISK & PERSEVERANCE.

But what to do when sometimes on the way you start feeling that one, maybe,is being taken for a ride!

With kind regards,
Satinder J Singh

]]> By: Lourdes http://entrepreneur.northstarthinktank.com/business/the-catalyst-for-success/#comment-595 Lourdes Tue, 30 Dec 2008 01:19:09 +0000 http://entrepreneur.northstarthinktank.com/?p=406#comment-595 I want to acknowledge that after reading this article by Jeff Chavez CEO I believe that when one own judgment falls with the many ideas that come across the mind of an entrepreneurs than it follow the same subject. Risk and persistence, and the psychology that when one finds themselves in a terrible mess with other people I just wish I could have a dream team of the very best. I'm going to need advice after graduating from my business class 3 x, and finding that I do have the potential, I just have to try to manage my own accounts. I need to express thank you for this email, Right now I'm brainstorming this central key ingredients, I'm your side. I need you to call me, or continue to be a success hope I can make my sunflower smile gift home and design a success. Thanks you North Star Happy New Year 2009 I want to acknowledge that after reading this article by Jeff Chavez CEO I believe that when
one own judgment falls with the many ideas that come across the mind of an entrepreneurs
than it follow the same subject. Risk and persistence, and the psychology that when one finds themselves in a terrible mess with other people I just wish I could have a dream team of the very best.

I’m going to need advice after graduating from my business class 3 x, and finding that I do have the potential, I just have to try to manage my own accounts. I need to express thank you for this email, Right now I’m brainstorming this central key ingredients, I’m your side. I need you to call me, or continue to be a success hope I can make my sunflower smile gift home
and design a success.

Thanks you North Star Happy New Year 2009

]]> By: Zendre Strother http://entrepreneur.northstarthinktank.com/business/the-catalyst-for-success/#comment-594 Zendre Strother Tue, 30 Dec 2008 01:15:24 +0000 http://entrepreneur.northstarthinktank.com/?p=406#comment-594 Risk and persistence have been major factors in my life. However, those two ingredients alone were not the cause of my results. Along with the risk and persistence was one key factor that would decide success or failure for me, and that thing is "how I feel" or whether I'm happy or sad at the time. When I'm thinking happy thoughts, things seem to work out great. When I'm sad, things seem to fall apart bit by bit. So I have to direct my thoughts for what I want before I can apply risk and persistence. Risk and persistence have been major factors in my life. However, those two ingredients alone were not the cause of my results. Along with the risk and persistence was one key factor that would decide success or failure for me, and that thing is “how I feel” or whether I’m happy or sad at the time. When I’m thinking happy thoughts, things seem to work out great. When I’m sad, things seem to fall apart bit by bit. So I have to direct my thoughts for what I want before I can apply risk and persistence.

]]> By: Guillermo Melville http://entrepreneur.northstarthinktank.com/business/the-catalyst-for-success/#comment-495 Guillermo Melville Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:54:45 +0000 http://entrepreneur.northstarthinktank.com/?p=406#comment-495 Dear Jeff: I just read your article and believe you are right. I want to invest in the stock market but afraid to take risks. I am very persistent but being 61 years old, and have some money to invest and and also need to pay my personal bills, excluding rent. I'm afraid to take risks. Presently I sell Insurance (two years experience) but I believe there are other ways to earn income if you hold some cash. What would be your advise? Sincerely, Guillermo Melville Guatemala, C:A: Dear Jeff:

I just read your article and believe you are right. I want to invest in the stock market but afraid to take risks. I am very persistent but
being 61 years old, and have some money to invest and and also need to pay my personal bills, excluding rent. I’m afraid to take risks. Presently I sell Insurance (two years experience) but I believe there are other ways to earn income if you hold some cash.

What would be your advise?
Sincerely,

Guillermo Melville
Guatemala, C:A:

]]> By: Armono http://entrepreneur.northstarthinktank.com/business/the-catalyst-for-success/#comment-451 Armono Fri, 19 Dec 2008 21:53:33 +0000 http://entrepreneur.northstarthinktank.com/?p=406#comment-451 Hi Jeff,   I agree with your comments about risk and persistence as two key ingredients to success. I'd like to add that my own life experiences have taught me that I had to grow my character by choosing to display these traits before I could receive my goals ...   1. Passion (i.e. decide to commit and leave no option for return.)   2. Courage to act despite fears, risks, or physical limitations.    3. Trust or believe that my goal can and will manifest or come into being.        I believe that personal fulfillment is achieved easiest when we gain clarity about ...   -goals that align with our own unique worth (i.e. vision, values, gifts, and traits) and affirms life.   -why we seek our hearts' desire, how we want to feel inside, and how we can experience these feelings now.   -who we love most and are willing to act courageously to contribute to.     I truly believe that when one commits oneself to a goal --to an idea that becomes an absolute must, attainment becomes almost certain. Hi Jeff,
 
I agree with your comments about risk and persistence as two key ingredients to success. I’d like to add that my own life experiences have taught me that I had to grow my character by choosing to display these traits before I could receive my goals …
 
1. Passion (i.e. decide to commit and leave no option for return.)
 
2. Courage to act despite fears, risks, or physical limitations. 
 
3. Trust or believe that my goal can and will manifest or come into being.   
 
 
I believe that personal fulfillment is achieved easiest when we gain clarity about …
 
-goals that align with our own unique worth (i.e. vision, values, gifts, and traits) and affirms life.
 
-why we seek our hearts’ desire, how we want to feel inside, and how we can experience these feelings now.
 
-who we love most and are willing to act courageously to contribute to.
 
 
I truly believe that when one commits oneself to a goal –to an idea that becomes an absolute must, attainment becomes almost certain.

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