Category Archives: Founder Readiness

9 Reasons to Start a Business (and Why All Reasons are Not Created Equal)

Posted on January 18, 2012 by John Bradberry

  “He who has a why can endure any how.”                                                             … Continue reading →

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Dodging the Passion Trap (2-minute video)

Posted on December 7, 2011 by John Bradberry

  “What’s your book about?“ I took some time today to pull together some slides from a few recent talks. This 2-minute piece (I hope) does a decent job of articulating the core premise of the book:     If you … Continue reading →

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What is Your Entrepreneurial Profile? Find Out (for free) in the “Name That Tool” Contest

Posted on November 21, 2011 by John Bradberry

We’ve gotten a lot of positive feedback about the tool so far, but we’re looking for your best ideas for a new name. We hope that the tool’s name appeals both within academic settings (e.g., business schools and entrepreneur programs) and within the broader world of startups and high-growth businesses. Continue reading →

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Give Your Idea Time to Take Flight — (Part 2 ): PERSONAL ENDURANCE

Posted on July 8, 2011 by John Bradberry

Get rich quick.  Swing for the fences.  Change the universe.  Do it now. These are the hopes that fuel many an entrepreneurial dream. But turning even the greatest idea into a viable, sustainable, and healthy business usually takes time. Lots … Continue reading →

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