Why Most Entrepreneurs Fail at Turning Goals Into Action

Why Most Entrepreneurs Fail at Turning Goals Into Action

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Ambitious goals have always been every entrepreneur’s driving force. They push you to dip your toes into unfamiliar waters before achieving serious growth. But even the boldest soldier won’t win a war without concrete plans, clarity and focus. For over twenty years, I have been helping countless … Read more

Want to avoid career regret? Identify career drivers and drains

Want to avoid career regret? Identify career drivers and drains

The majority of employees—a full 80%—who quit their jobs during the Great Resignation regret the decision. That’s according to a survey by the HR and payroll services provider Paychex. In fact, more than two-thirds attempted to get hired back. While many left because they didn’t want to spend their lives in a job they didn’t … Read more

How to deal with disappointments in work and life

How to deal with disappointments in work and life

Welcome to Work Smarter, Fast Company‘s newsletter on career, leadership, and productivity advice. You can sign up to receive this newsletter every week here. Earlier this month, my long-anticipated summer vacation was canceled. Not only was I disappointed, but so were my two kids who had been looking forward to the trip for months. In … Read more

How to set anti-goals instead of New Year’s resolutions

How to set anti-goals instead of New Year’s resolutions

Nearly three-quarters of U.S. employees say “being happy” is the most important aspect of their work experience right now, according to MetLife’s 21st Annual U.S. Employee Benefit Trends Study. But what does “happy” mean to you? Setting goals to do more of the type of work you enjoy is one part of the equation, but … Read more