I am going to try writing a post a day for the next few weeks. I was inspired by Seth Godin who wrote here: …committing to having a point of view and scheduling a time and place to say something is almost certainly going to improve your thinking, your attitude and your trajectory. A daily…
Author: Steve Ainslie
Shutting Down My Business
In thinking about yesterday’s post and one from 6 weeks earlier I realized that that I’ve gotten caught up in thinking too much about my work problem rather than dealing with it. The problem is that my consulting business is not generating enough money to support my family and I don’t have enough in savings to…
Will I Return to Work or Can I Pivot My Business Successfully?
I’ve been blogging for my business site Inside Sales Dude in March 2017 a few months after my VP of Sales job was eliminated. Since then I’ve: Published 100+ articles on sales and management Created and Sent Twenty Newsletters to my subscribers Tweaked and modified the blogs layout, theme, format etc. I started the site after…
Terms of Endearment
When I was a kid, I’d sometimes complain to my Aunt Essie when someone called me a name. She’d then sing to me: “Sticks and stones will break our bones but names will never hurt us.” I guess she was right, because I can’t even remember what anyone called me that would have upset me so…
If It’s Not A Hit, Switch
I recently read the article, “If it’s not a hit, switch” by Derek Sivers. He wrote about spending 12 years pitching, promoting and pushing various projects. He kept trying to get past obstacles, objections and barriers. It was a constant uphill battle. Then he launched CD Baby. Suddenly people were saying to him “Wow! I…
Tight Squeeze
I have learned that I do better with less stuff. I’m not someone who can live out of a backpack, but on the scale between hoarder and backpacker, I definitely lean towards the backpacker side. I didn’t always live this way but moving a lot helped get me here. But even with my minimalistic tendencies,…
Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
I am, without a doubt, someone who loves having a predictable routine. It makes me very comfortable to see familiar people, places and things. My ideal week goes like this: I go to bed and wake up at the same time everyday. My daily routine rarely varies. My workouts are predefined and pleasantly exhausting. I…
What TV Taught Me About Reality
I was very influenced by TV as a kid. I watched a lot of Looney Tunes cartoons including Bugs Bunny, the Road Runner, Yosemite Sam and Daffy Duck. Occasionally I tested what I saw in real life. When I was around 5, I had a younger friend who was a bit shorter than me. I…
Could I Live In A Van?
Although I am currently self-employed as a consultant, if business doesn’t pick up by next year, I’ll probably need to get a job. My savings are insufficient to cover my expenses without additional income. Without additional income, the only way I can make my savings last would be to sell my home and find a…
Should You Be Working Harder?
When I was a teenager, I set my mind on building the perfect superhero physique. I imagined that if I worked out hard enough, I’d get big muscles and look like a total stud. I lifted weights, ran and swam multiple times a week without fail. I joined Pitt’s wrestling team. I drank protein shakes. After…