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The Entrepreneurial Mindset
For the past 30 years, I’ve pursued the answer to this question: “What distinguishes the best entrepreneurs and innovators from the rest of us?”
Read the article.Inspiration for Innovation
Inspiration for Innovation
For the past 30 years, I’ve pursued the answer to this question: “What distinguishes the best entrepreneurs and innovators from the rest of us?”
Read the article.At just four years old, he witnessed a gang murder in the street while he was playing in the front yard with his mom. The gang knew what he had seen, and for that they sentenced the little boy and his mother to death.
Read the article.You know the feeling when you find some money in the pocket of an old pair of jeans?
No matter the denomination — $1 or $20, the discovered bills in your hand leave you feeling like you found a prize, a gift, some treasure.
Read the article.Ask any superintendent in the field of public education and they will tell you the job of leading a school district is not only unique in structure and objective, it is also genuinely difficult work. To do it well requires courage, tenacity and resilience
Read the article.Who knew that adversity could ignite an exciting opportunity, or that an extremely debilitating personal challenge would lead to pursuing a passion? I hail originally from the eastern state of Bihar, India. I received my law degree in Delhi, and my young family moved to the southern state of Tamil Nadu, where my husband is… Read more »
Read the article.Weird title, I know, but this really is about five pushups. I am not a big commitment kind of guy. I have tried some serious commitments and failed — for many, a relatable experience. I have tried the 21-day approach for things such as working out, dieting, writing, saving money, being on time, productivity and… Read more »
Read the article.In my thirties, the view from my office was one of the most breathtaking in the world. I was managing a multi-million dollar seafood restaurant in Santa Barbara, California, and the dining room overlooked the stunning beaches and harbor of this famous resort town.
Read the article.It is not often that one gets to credit her childhood problems for some of her adult achievements, but I do, and I do it often. I was frequently in trouble as a child — no surprise to those who know me. When I was younger, most of my misdeeds centered around selfishness, but as… Read more »
Read the article.STRIVE’s content, intentionally random, showcases individuals from across the globe – their ideas, their interests, and their inspirations for innovation that, hopefully, result in positive change.
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