So I Have This Business Idea…
“So I have this business idea.” I hear that often. For one reason or another, most people I meet either run their own business already or want to someday. I understand the appeal—I’ve been there myself. The bad news is most people I talk to about their idea lack the motivation or determination to follow…
What are You Accidentally Creating?
The Gist: Everything we do or make creates an unintended by-product. These can be unique and valuable by themselves. When I was in high school, I was really into wrestling. I loved everything about it. Well, all but one thing, really. I hated losing. Losing, was the biggest problem for me and, after a few…
Field Report: 3 Lessons My Husband and I Learned by Quitting Our Jobs
Tyler’s Note: This is a Riskologist Field Report by Sarah Russel of Common Sense Marketing. Field Reports are written by readers just like you, so be nice, enjoy the story, and take action on the lesson. To contribute your own Field Report, go here. When I think about risk-taking, I think about people who drop everything to move…
How Nice Guys Finish First
Do nice guys actually finish last? I think it depends on the race you’re running. If it’s a sprint, there’s quite a lot of evidence…
The Risk Free Business Launch
When I was in college, I started a ticket resale (read: scalping) business for the cost of two concert tickets. That took about 20 minutes…
What's Your Secret Mission?
I’m a huge fan of secret missions; they add a really important layer of excitement to life. But, it seems there’s a lot of misconception…
How to Write Your Biography 40 Years Early
Here’s an idea: rather than waiting the rest of your life to write your biography, why not start now? Sounds odd, right? I’m fine with…
Launch Every Day
Almost three months ago I officially launched Riskology.co. Last week, Take This Job & Shove It launched to the world. It went really well. Someone on…
The Best Negotiators Never Win
Here’s an idea: The best negotiators in the world never actually get the very best deal. Well, I suppose that may depend on how you…
7 Truths About Life and Risk I Learned From A Crazy Dude At Starbucks
Fellow Riskologist, Yesterday, as I sipped tea and made notes for the coming week, an odd man sat down beside me. Starbucks is my default mobile office these days. I’m like a platinum preferred guest now. I’m on a first name basis with all the baristas within 5 miles of my house, and when I…