Comments on: Do the Best and Save the Rest http://mindpetals.com/do-the-best-and-save-the-rest/ publishing content to inspire Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:53:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Lucas http://mindpetals.com/do-the-best-and-save-the-rest/comment-page-1/#comment-5003 Lucas Sun, 14 Jan 2007 17:10:53 +0000 http://mindpetals.com/blog/2007/01/do-the-best-and-save-the-rest/#comment-5003 Hi Dave, Thanks for the advice. I am just going to take my time building this business. I am comfortable hiring other people to work for me and i've been thinking of ways to do this but i'll let this build up over time as i still have a lot of learning to do. Cheers Luc Hi Dave,

Thanks for the advice. I am just going to take my time building this business. I am comfortable hiring other people to work for me and i’ve been thinking of ways to do this but i’ll let this build up over time as i still have a lot of learning to do. Cheers

Luc

]]> By: David Askaripour http://mindpetals.com/do-the-best-and-save-the-rest/comment-page-1/#comment-4974 David Askaripour Sat, 13 Jan 2007 17:32:24 +0000 http://mindpetals.com/blog/2007/01/do-the-best-and-save-the-rest/#comment-4974 Hey Lucas: Indeed, that's a great plan. Start with what you have and go from there. Hey Jose: Thanks for the awesome comment. I agree, the key is to have priorities and to stick with them. It's all about keeping the 80/20 Rule in mind with everything you do. Hey Lucas: Indeed, that’s a great plan. Start with what you have and go from there.

Hey Jose: Thanks for the awesome comment. I agree, the key is to have priorities and to stick with them. It’s all about keeping the 80/20 Rule in mind with everything you do.

]]> By: Josee Vedrine http://mindpetals.com/do-the-best-and-save-the-rest/comment-page-1/#comment-4959 Josee Vedrine Sat, 13 Jan 2007 04:18:54 +0000 http://mindpetals.com/blog/2007/01/do-the-best-and-save-the-rest/#comment-4959 Dave, Nice article. Thanks for your insight. People who are multitalented are oftentimes overwhelmed with multiple commitments, and so prioritizing and going at things with a focus becomes essential. This is something that I am still working towards perfecting, and so a business partner who can complement me in that arena makes things run much smoother. Focus on the 80% and let the rest just be... Josee Dave,

Nice article. Thanks for your insight. People who are multitalented are oftentimes overwhelmed with multiple commitments, and so prioritizing and going at things with a focus becomes essential. This is something that I am still working towards perfecting, and so a business partner who can complement me in that arena makes things run much smoother.

Focus on the 80% and let the rest just be…

Josee

]]> By: Lucas http://mindpetals.com/do-the-best-and-save-the-rest/comment-page-1/#comment-4958 Lucas Sat, 13 Jan 2007 02:32:50 +0000 http://mindpetals.com/blog/2007/01/do-the-best-and-save-the-rest/#comment-4958 Hello David, Thanks for responding back. I know that what i want to do there will be a need for. I am also not against getting other skilled people involved to help me over time. To start it will probably be just me and maybe one other person. The other thing is that this business may start off as virtual office where people work from there homes and then move to a central office. That's my thought but we'll see. Cheers and thanks for the words, Luc Hello David,

Thanks for responding back. I know that what i want to do there will be a need for. I am also not against getting other skilled people involved to help me over time. To start it will probably be just me and maybe one other person. The other thing is that this business may start off as virtual office where people work from there homes and then move to a central office. That’s my thought but we’ll see. Cheers and thanks for the words,

Luc

]]> By: Lucas http://mindpetals.com/do-the-best-and-save-the-rest/comment-page-1/#comment-4957 Lucas Sat, 13 Jan 2007 02:28:11 +0000 http://mindpetals.com/blog/2007/01/do-the-best-and-save-the-rest/#comment-4957 Hi Aaron, I definitely agree with you about sticking with what makes you money... most people that first start out try every idea in the book when only a few really work for that person. This means focusing on the top 20% of things you do best and leaving the other 80% in the dust. I am not going to win any programming awards or anything so software development is out of the question but i am learning that my true skills are where i'll make the difference if i focus on them. It's hard to be so narrow-minded while keeping an open mind. :D Cheers, Luc Hi Aaron,

I definitely agree with you about sticking with what makes you money… most people that first start out try every idea in the book when only a few really work for that person. This means focusing on the top 20% of things you do best and leaving the other 80% in the dust. I am not going to win any programming awards or anything so software development is out of the question but i am learning that my true skills are where i’ll make the difference if i focus on them.

It’s hard to be so narrow-minded while keeping an open mind. :D

Cheers,

Luc

]]> By: Aaron K http://mindpetals.com/do-the-best-and-save-the-rest/comment-page-1/#comment-4949 Aaron K Fri, 12 Jan 2007 22:26:39 +0000 http://mindpetals.com/blog/2007/01/do-the-best-and-save-the-rest/#comment-4949 Luc, You definetly have to focus on what actually makes you money. Being entrepreneurs we often get carried away with the idea and start thinking of all these things that would make it even better but that won't necessarily bring in more money. We have to focus on what makes money and if there is left over time and money to add the cool features. Luc,

You definetly have to focus on what actually makes you money. Being entrepreneurs we often get carried away with the idea and start thinking of all these things that would make it even better but that won’t necessarily bring in more money.

We have to focus on what makes money and if there is left over time and money to add the cool features.

]]> By: David Askaripour http://mindpetals.com/do-the-best-and-save-the-rest/comment-page-1/#comment-4948 David Askaripour Fri, 12 Jan 2007 21:32:15 +0000 http://mindpetals.com/blog/2007/01/do-the-best-and-save-the-rest/#comment-4948 Hey Luc, Awesome, glad to hear that you're starting a new business! I think that it comes down to exactly how much you know about the industry. You said you have some experience, so that's a great start. But now the question you must ask yourself is this: would I be better off<a href="http://www.brucejudson.com/frombook.html" rel="nofollow"> going at this alone</a> and continuing to learn as much as possible about this industry while carrying all the weight myself? OR... Do I continue to guide the company's vision and hire someone who is an absolute expert while I oversee all operations? Personally, I don't think it would hurt to consult with the experienced players, but if you feel that you can handle the work without them and that you are actually "happy" doing it, then go for it! But make sure not to overextend yourself. When you find that happening, look to hire or partner up! Hey Luc,

Awesome, glad to hear that you’re starting a new business! I think that it comes down to exactly how much you know about the industry. You said you have some experience, so that’s a great start. But now the question you must ask yourself is this: would I be better off going at this alone and continuing to learn as much as possible about this industry while carrying all the weight myself? OR… Do I continue to guide the company’s vision and hire someone who is an absolute expert while I oversee all operations? Personally, I don’t think it would hurt to consult with the experienced players, but if you feel that you can handle the work without them and that you are actually “happy” doing it, then go for it! But make sure not to overextend yourself. When you find that happening, look to hire or partner up!

]]> By: Lucas http://mindpetals.com/do-the-best-and-save-the-rest/comment-page-1/#comment-4946 Lucas Fri, 12 Jan 2007 21:17:23 +0000 http://mindpetals.com/blog/2007/01/do-the-best-and-save-the-rest/#comment-4946 Hey David, Self Discipline is one of those things that few people are great at because we, as humans, are ruled by emotion. I am going to be starting a business in the next year myself and i do have some experience to the industry i want to be in but i am wondering if i should work with more experienced players. I am looking to move into Recruiting/Staffing actually. Any thoughts you've got would be appreciated. Talk soon, Lucas Hey David,

Self Discipline is one of those things that few people are great at because we, as humans, are ruled by emotion. I am going to be starting a business in the next year myself and i do have some experience to the industry i want to be in but i am wondering if i should work with more experienced players. I am looking to move into Recruiting/Staffing actually. Any thoughts you’ve got would be appreciated. Talk soon,

Lucas

]]> By: David Askaripour http://mindpetals.com/do-the-best-and-save-the-rest/comment-page-1/#comment-4945 David Askaripour Fri, 12 Jan 2007 20:12:08 +0000 http://mindpetals.com/blog/2007/01/do-the-best-and-save-the-rest/#comment-4945 Hey Aaron: Indeed, contracting is a huge part of running a successful company. In fact, every successful company has practiced contracting in some form. Hey Luc: Yeah, we have to control those urges to wanting to spend too much time on things that aren't really going to add value to our businesses. It can be hard to do, but it's important. We can't afford to seconds guess when we are capable of getting the right person for the job. Hey Tom: Thanks, glad you like it. Thanks for your comments, everyone! Hey Aaron: Indeed, contracting is a huge part of running a successful company. In fact, every successful company has practiced contracting in some form.

Hey Luc: Yeah, we have to control those urges to wanting to spend too much time on things that aren’t really going to add value to our businesses. It can be hard to do, but it’s important. We can’t afford to seconds guess when we are capable of getting the right person for the job.

Hey Tom: Thanks, glad you like it.

Thanks for your comments, everyone!

]]> By: Tom Serres http://mindpetals.com/do-the-best-and-save-the-rest/comment-page-1/#comment-4944 Tom Serres Fri, 12 Jan 2007 19:35:12 +0000 http://mindpetals.com/blog/2007/01/do-the-best-and-save-the-rest/#comment-4944 I love it! You couldn't be more dead on! -T I love it! You couldn’t be more dead on!

-T

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