Growing up, my parents always taught me that showing initiative is one of the best ways to achieve success – at work, or in any area of your life. Understanding that you have to take a risk – ask questions, make a recommendation, pitch an idea – is the first step in becoming someone that influences their surroundings, and doesn’t simply sit back in the safe zone watching things happen. If you’re looking to further your goals and extend your reach in your life, start practicing being more proactive by engaging with the world around you. Start initiating change, and watch as the world starts changing with you.
Need some tips on how to promote initiative in your work environment? Check out Jean Hsu’s recent piece on it for some great insights and tips on how to bring out the best in you and your employees.
Now, we hope you enjoy another great set of links and articles that we shared with you over the past week on our crowdSPRING Twitter account (and on Ross’s Twitter account). We regularly share our favorite posts on entrepreneurship, small business, marketing, logo design, web design, startups, leadership, social media, marketing, economics and other interesting stuff! Enjoy!
Good reminder from @jasonfried about need to perfect the basics before seeking scale … One door at a time – https://t.co/qkBSdLKZHv pic.twitter.com/OqOsQfWfLq
— Ross Kimbarovsky (@rosskimbarovsky) July 24, 2017
How Self Discipline Can Unlock Your Business Success | @crowdSPRING Blog – https://t.co/7ky6W13v7U pic.twitter.com/Z1T7Fz5Tem
— crowdSPRING (@crowdSPRING) July 27, 2017
If you made a mistake, apologize.
If you are appreciative, show it.
If you are stuck, ask for help.
If you love someone, tell them, now.— Vala Afshar (@ValaAfshar) July 23, 2017
How To Avoid Bad Advice That Can Kill Your Small Business Or Startup https://t.co/yMPcxk4i1C
— crowdSPRING (@crowdSPRING) July 22, 2017
How small businesses can manage people for competitive advantage https://t.co/fdGlKTtN7X
— crowdSPRING (@crowdSPRING) July 25, 2017
Is something holding you back? … How Self Discipline Can Unlock Your Business Success https://t.co/CebZd9hY04 pic.twitter.com/18qzKpeQyR
— Ross Kimbarovsky (@rosskimbarovsky) July 28, 2017
Good insight from @dharmesh – Secret To SaaS Success: Recognize That You're Not Selling Software https://t.co/JnXMPJowO6 pic.twitter.com/1cA0pFNKW8
— Ross Kimbarovsky (@rosskimbarovsky) July 27, 2017
Dear CEOs,
The biggest threat to innovation is internal politics and company culture which doesn't accept failure. pic.twitter.com/pgtuoCdeZ1
— Vala Afshar (@ValaAfshar) July 26, 2017
Terrific read … How Do Venture Capitalists Make Decisions? – https://t.co/XGqB66UUUR
— Ross Kimbarovsky (@rosskimbarovsky) July 26, 2017
This is a much better way to think about your startup than product-market fit … Problem-Market Fit – https://t.co/RKcSTfA8wA
— Ross Kimbarovsky (@rosskimbarovsky) July 26, 2017
Why Content Marketing Is Essential For Successful Startups and Small Businesses https://t.co/5oGLedLo5H
— crowdSPRING (@crowdSPRING) July 22, 2017
Small Business Marketing Tip: Send Email Campaigns At Night To Increase Revenue https://t.co/lDrSLCTDzB
— crowdSPRING (@crowdSPRING) July 28, 2017
Typography is important… https://t.co/fK9IZ2rt50
— crowdSPRING (@crowdSPRING) July 23, 2017
Terrific UX … Why a Toaster Is a Design Triumph – https://t.co/sj30n9Ku2a
— Ross Kimbarovsky (@rosskimbarovsky) July 23, 2017
Frustrated with your existing logo or need a new one? The Business Owner's Guide to Creating a Unique Logo – https://t.co/JhZjfJaDTG
— Ross Kimbarovsky (@rosskimbarovsky) July 26, 2017
The essay by Jobs on why Apple didn't allow flash on iOS was spot on, as time showed … Thoughts on Flash – https://t.co/bQp1wIsHcd
— Ross Kimbarovsky (@rosskimbarovsky) July 26, 2017
Have a site or mobile app for your biz? 6 Ways User Interface (UI) & User Experience (UX) Design Can Help Your Biz https://t.co/yzWicoyPjS pic.twitter.com/CnVU1jUOoe
— Ross Kimbarovsky (@rosskimbarovsky) July 25, 2017
We're just starting to understand this … Surgery Is One Hell Of A Placebo https://t.co/F7krgwxLa4
— Ross Kimbarovsky (@rosskimbarovsky) July 26, 2017
Interesting … Facebook worker living in garage to Zuckerberg: challenges are right outside your door – https://t.co/ZooTWuPymp pic.twitter.com/rUVf0D2zrl
— Ross Kimbarovsky (@rosskimbarovsky) July 26, 2017
Good to see … China Is Adding Solar Power at a Record Pace https://t.co/UIwVvV6Z7T pic.twitter.com/nKJAOoYfdP
— Ross Kimbarovsky (@rosskimbarovsky) July 24, 2017
