JerryMacnamara

Three weeks ago, my wife called me fat. My best friend didn’t deny it. I knew I was in trouble.

Life had gotten in the way of taking care of myself. I had a pregnant wife, we had just come off the holiday, my business was in transition, my stress levels were pretty enormous and I churned out a ridiculous number of hours at my desk. But, those were just excuses. In the moment, I didn’t realize was how far I had been led astray. By focusing on work so intensely, I had thrown my fitness, health and mental soundness out of whack.

As a small business owner, the need to work hard is undisputed. It’s how you go about working hard that makes a difference. Now, for me, the word perspective is of the utmost importance. You have to be aware of yourself, your surroundings and how you fit into the competitive landscape. I find that successful […]

I recently read an article about using three words to help stay focused. I wish I could find the article, but I think it was Chris Brogan who discussed the thought of 2012 goals in this manner. I appreciated its simplicity. As an entrepreneur, I can become overwhelmed with ideas and work, so staying focused is a […]