Business

Sometimes when we become successful we also begin to doubt our own accomplishments. This is often referred to “imposter syndrome”.  An unsubstantiated belief that we’re not worthy of our achievements and/or don’t stack up equally to our peers or family. I felt this every day until I left my family business. It was self-perpetuated and wasn’t resolved until I had enough money in the bank to silence my inner critic. I guess I needed to prove myself to myself. – Dad

If you really want to achieve long term success make it your mission to help those around you find it first. The rest will take care of itself. – Dad

To be successful you don’t need a beautiful face and heroic body, what you need is a skillful mind. – Rowan Atkinson

What is the balance between playing it safe and taking risks? For me the answer is if it hurts more to lose than it helps to win I take a pass. Maybe not the most exciting approach, but this conservative process has served me well. Slow and steady wins the race. – Dad

No one who ever procrastinated over a project said “this is the best work I’ve done” ever.  If you are up against a task you don’t like or excel at stop and ask a friend or co-worker for help. It will yield better results, be a lot more fun and get the job done much faster. – Dad

Warren Buffett’s Ten Rules for Business

1. Reinvest your profits
2. Be willing to be different
3. Never suck your thumb
4. Spell out the deal before you start
5. Watch small expenses
6. Limit what you borrow
7. Be persistent
8. Know when to quit
9. Assess the risks
10. Know what success really means