Comments on: Laurel Christiansen Scholarship http://www.richchristiansen.com/2007_05_22_laurel-christiansen-scholarship.html Management Metaphores - Starting a Business Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:32:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: Higher Power Purpose | Entrepreneurship, Bootstrapping A Business, Bootstrap Business, Start A Business | BootstrapBusiness.org http://www.richchristiansen.com/2007_05_22_laurel-christiansen-scholarship.html/comment-page-1#comment-223 Higher Power Purpose | Entrepreneurship, Bootstrapping A Business, Bootstrap Business, Start A Business | BootstrapBusiness.org Tue, 20 Nov 2007 22:00:46 +0000 http://www.richchristiansen.com/2007_05_22_laurel-christiansen-scholarship.html#comment-223 [...] As the wreaths and the red and green lights go up around the office, I am reminded of a section of the book entitled,  A Higher Power Purpose.  Niether Rich nor Ron wanted to include a long lecture on the joys of giving, but powerful personal experiences led to a section detailing their feelings about the connection between entreprenurialism and generosity.  It’s just a few hundred words, encouraging entrepreneurs to have a higher purpose for success.  Yes, money and freedom are key aspects of building your own business, and, in many ways, measures of success.  But what about the freedom to use some of your resources for projects and causes that matter to you?  Rich is passionate about the Himalayas, and has found a lot of joy in finding ways to help children in Nepal receive educational materials.  Among the rewards that Rich and Ron have listed for themselves down the road is opening a formal philanthropic company designed to heighten their efforts in Nepal.  Entrepreneurship can be hard work.  If your only end goal is to further yourself and your bank account, it’s easier to say, “I think I’ll let this one go,” or, “I think it’s time for bed.  I’ll try and hit this goal tomorrow.”  Find a cause that inspires you, that will motivate you to work towards that next level of success- and then be true to your intentions.  This principle is not limited to Christmastime, but wouldn’t it be a great time to start? (No Ratings Yet)  Loading ... [...] [...] As the wreaths and the red and green lights go up around the office, I am reminded of a section of the book entitled,  A Higher Power Purpose.  Niether Rich nor Ron wanted to include a long lecture on the joys of giving, but powerful personal experiences led to a section detailing their feelings about the connection between entreprenurialism and generosity.  It’s just a few hundred words, encouraging entrepreneurs to have a higher purpose for success.  Yes, money and freedom are key aspects of building your own business, and, in many ways, measures of success.  But what about the freedom to use some of your resources for projects and causes that matter to you?  Rich is passionate about the Himalayas, and has found a lot of joy in finding ways to help children in Nepal receive educational materials.  Among the rewards that Rich and Ron have listed for themselves down the road is opening a formal philanthropic company designed to heighten their efforts in Nepal.  Entrepreneurship can be hard work.  If your only end goal is to further yourself and your bank account, it’s easier to say, “I think I’ll let this one go,” or, “I think it’s time for bed.  I’ll try and hit this goal tomorrow.”  Find a cause that inspires you, that will motivate you to work towards that next level of success- and then be true to your intentions.  This principle is not limited to Christmastime, but wouldn’t it be a great time to start? (No Ratings Yet)  Loading … [...]

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]]> By: Abundance Mentality | BootstrapBusiness.org : Blog http://www.richchristiansen.com/2007_05_22_laurel-christiansen-scholarship.html/comment-page-1#comment-141 Abundance Mentality | BootstrapBusiness.org : Blog Mon, 09 Jul 2007 17:28:00 +0000 http://www.richchristiansen.com/2007_05_22_laurel-christiansen-scholarship.html#comment-141 [...] And finally, the one sure remedy we know: Give. Philanthropy is the surest way to release yourself from unnecessary panic and start to feel part of the world again. We don’t know why this works, but it does. If you begin to look for opportunities to give something back, we promise that karma will turn around and pat you on the back. Maybe it’s just the universe’s way of making sure the good guys win one once in awhile, but giving is a surefire cure to your scarcity mentality. [...] [...] And finally, the one sure remedy we know: Give. Philanthropy is the surest way to release yourself from unnecessary panic and start to feel part of the world again. We don’t know why this works, but it does. If you begin to look for opportunities to give something back, we promise that karma will turn around and pat you on the back. Maybe it’s just the universe’s way of making sure the good guys win one once in awhile, but giving is a surefire cure to your scarcity mentality. [...]

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