“I need a cheap hobby!” Ever heard someone say that before? One thing I’ve learned about hobbies in 27 years is there’s no such thing as a cheap one. If you’re interested in something, then the more you get into it, the more it tends to cost to stay interested and keep progressing. Of course,… Continue…
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Field Report: What if You Leap and the Net Doesn't Appear?
Tyler’s Note: This is a Riskologist Field Report by Lynn Hess. 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. I’m a huge quote freak, and the inspirational words of others, famous or not, help guide… Continue…
Field Report: The Story of My Accidental Music Business
Tyler’s Note: This is a Riskologist Field Report by Jason Timothy from Music Software Training. 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. “Everyday should be a holiday….” That’s what the Dandy Warhol’s sticker that was stuck… Continue…
The Dairy Queen Story: A Smart Riskologist’s Guide to Building a Better Microbusiness
I’m not a fan of fast food. It’s horrible for you, it doesn’t taste good, and I hate myself every time I eat it. Luckily (for both of us), this story is not about fast food. It’s about a very clever business that built a small empire called right under the nose of its competition.… Continue…
A Brief Guide to Selling A Business: Thoughts From My BrewPony Exit
Fellow Riskologist, Have you ever thought of starting a side business? What about selling one? If you’ve ever started a business in your spare time based on something fun or important to you, then you know two things well: It’s very exciting, and It’s a lot of work. Earlier this year, I invited you all along… Continue…
A Smart Risk-Taker is Always Building Assets
Fellow Riskologist, The other day, I was in the middle of a small negotiation with a friend whose business I’m going to help for at least the next six months. It’s exciting work that’s right up my alley, but as we went over the terms of our agreement, something was leaving me just a little… Continue…
What is Risk? This Formula Will Explain Everything
Fellow Riskologist, I’m just starting to come back to life after two weeks with the flu. In between the fever-induced hallucinations and general mutterings of a mad man, it gave me the opportunity to think about risk in another light. Why did I get sick? Most people fall ill, get better, and hope it never… Continue…
How Many Times Can You Embarrass Yourself Today?
Fellow Riskologist, How many times can you embarrass yourself today? If something’s important to you, are you willing to set aside all the funny looks and remarks of disapproval you might get by making it a priority in your life? I ask for a very important reason. You see, the better able you are to… Continue…
The Profit In Inconvenience: Why 300 People Said No to $700
Fellow Riskologist, Hello from 39,000 feet over the Atlantic on my way to Argentina. I’m headed to Buenos Aires to run a marathon this weekend. All this sitting around in a plane has me thinking, and I want to ask you a question… Say you find an ad I posted on Craigslist for a guitar. You… Continue…
You Get By With A Little Help From Yourself
Fellow Riskologist, When someone with a traditional job asks what it’s like to be self-employed, my favorite answer is: “It’s totally amazing, but my boss is an asshole.” The answer’s a joke, of course, but anyone who’s self-employed knows there’s a bit of truth to it. Going to work, most people are accustomed to showing… Continue…